Is this good for preventing mosquito bites? I'm traveling to an area that has malaria, and am needing something to prevent mosquito bites.
799465
I use this in the Philippines, and although the hanging panels overlap, I had to use zip-ties or safety pins to close them all. It's hot there, so we use a fan, which cause the thing to move a lot and open the panels. However, as it is, it isn't recommended as a mosquito net. To their credit, they don't market it as one. But if you modify it and make sure it is sealed properly, it can function as one.
799466
It probley would a little but but the sides don't close all the way so bugs could still get in!
763672
No, I used it to spray my clothing before I went to Haiti to keep mosquitoes off of me. Chikungunya was being transmitted and it really helped with that. I did not get any bites.
1472479
An analog of this stuff which is sold in Russia is safe. This one we have not tried yet due to end of mosquito season (just got it). Will see next summer
662135
If you are just using the product in the evening than you are fine and you are using another form of insect repellent for the day than you should be okay, but if the Mosquitos are bad all day than would purchase an extra pack. Relaxing during the day and Dinner/Evening Shows if are on a resort walking around. Be prepared so can enjoy!!!!!
2121807
Yes, they are. It worked great traveling through South America with my little kids; as soon as we landed to another place I'd pop them out and put them on wrists and ankles of everybody in our group. They even deterred Mosquitos up in Macchu Piccu where Malaria is close by in the Amazon!
494713
The company specifies that it not be used on kids as they have not studied the effects it has on their normal development. It's the American way, if a little is good a lot is better, and that doesn't apply in this case. You need very little to keep mosquitos and the like at bay. Being that they have no control over that, they recommend not using it on kids 10 and under.
518190
My husband and I weren't all that impressed with the efficacy of this repellent. I would suggest something a little stronger if there's a malaria fear! Which is too bad, bc I prefer not to use anything harsh. But sadly, we got bit even when using this repellent. Enjoy your trip to Africa!
1085884
There are two kinds of attractant for mosquitoes. Make sure you get the correct attractant for your area or part of the country and you should be good to go.
1163342
It is recommended for mosquitos but I have not used it for that so I cannot give any first-hand expericence.
1823762
my experience was positive with this oil, I don't have a big problem with mosquitos here but it sure kept the biting gnats off while working in the garden, and if there were any mosquitos it kept them away. I applied a thin layer to exposed skin and it seemed to do the job.
525056
Yes. We use it to repel gnats and mosquitoes. Unless we're headed into tick territory it's all we use.
206620
The seal is largely good enough to keep out mosquitoes. Once affixed, you slice around the perimeter of the swinging door with a box cutter, so the opening gap is rather tight. As for the 3 rectangular openings you see at the top of the door in the picture with the dog going through it, those are filled with uncut screen, so no issue there. I live in FL, when closed not an issue for mosquitoes. Super tiny gnats might be able to find a way through - not sure.
1602456
It's aroma keeps the Mosquitos from coming near you to bite you. I love it better than the original mosquito repellents which are very strong in smell & sometime very irritating to the sinuses. With skin so so I can keep my skin soft, smelling good & at the same time repell the mosquito
1977351
It works for me and smells great. A friend went to Costa Rica with two giant bottles and it saved her from mosquito bites for her 2 month stay. Presumably it will work for you too!
190665
Purchase for protection from mosquitoes and spiders. No bites. I concur with the previous answer regarding an exterminator.
1299408
I have used this product for more than 20 years on my skin. I have not had any problems. I have used it all across the US, in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Uganda and in Peru. Most definitely I used this is areas that had Malaria and almost no mosquito bits on my body. Go strong for best protection.Great product and I will use this
2147051
I was wondering about the same thing and found that the answer is No according to their webiste: "CAUTION: Avoid prolonged inhalation. Do not touch lit end of mosquito coil. Do not use indoors." Source: http://www.campingsurvival.com/mosrepcoil10.html