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Apple Cider Vinegar and Mosquitoes

Katiejay99 - 7-20-2011 at 06:05 AM

I was sitting here getting eaten up by mosquitoes and suddenly remembered reading something about apple cider vinegar being a good repellent (maybe it was here). I put a little on a damp soft cloth and wiped it on my arms and legs. No more Mosquitoes! Well, at least they didn't bite.

Now I smell like a vinegar farm. Going to leave it on for now to see how it affects flies. They are rather bothersome as well and some of those BITE.
Well, no help with the flies. ugg

[Edited on 7-20-2011 by Katiejay99]

tjBill - 7-20-2011 at 11:45 AM

Try Avon Skin-So-Soft. Its the best mosquito repellent I know of.

Katiejay99 - 7-20-2011 at 11:48 AM

Hey, great idea. Now if only I knew where to find that in Todos Santos.

zforbes - 7-20-2011 at 12:19 PM

Avon products are sold in Baja. even in my small town of Asuncion. Maybe Todos Santos has someone who sells Avon. It's worth asking around.

krafty - 7-20-2011 at 05:47 PM

little cup of AC vinegar placed near fruit attracts the flies as well.....

We made this and it works..

mcfez - 7-20-2011 at 06:58 PM

To make mosquito repellent mix 3 cups rubbing alcohol, 1 1/2 cups red cedar wood shavings, and 1/2 cup eucalyptus leaves. Cover and let the mixture stand 5 days. Strain the liquid and store tightly sealed and labeled. Yields 2 cups. Put this mixture in a spray bottle to use.

DENNIS - 7-20-2011 at 07:04 PM

How about some screens on the openings.

Katiejay99 - 7-21-2011 at 05:09 AM

Well, at least now I know why the AC Vinegar did not work with the flies! Ugggg. I shoulda just put a sign on me saying, "Here I am come get me".

RE: Avon. I could probably find the stuff here, but if the vinegar works and it's only 10 pesos a bottle, I'll stick to it for the mosquitoes. I put it on again this morning because I was getting eaten up and wa-la - no more mosquitoes. I love it when something works! I also highly believe in the KISS method.

[Edited on 7-21-2011 by Katiejay99]

DavidE - 7-21-2011 at 07:36 AM

Hard to find in Mexico pero "Aceite de Poleo" beats everything else, hands down including skin so soft, 100% DEET, or what have you. Also known as Pennyroyal Oil. One single solitary drop rubbed all over on exposed skin. Has a minty aroma. I use P/O + 100% DEET in areas with malaria.

daveB - 7-21-2011 at 08:01 AM

Once the itching begins, plain white vinnegar comes into its own. Spray or rub some on the bite(s) and it supresses the itchy sensations long enough to get you a good night's sleep. Jejenes or mozzies are but a distant dream.

mcfez - 7-21-2011 at 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by daveB
Once the itching begins, plain white vinnegar comes into its own. Spray or rub some on the bite(s) and it supresses the itchy sensations long enough to get you a good night's sleep. Jejenes or mozzies are but a distant dream.



:light:
That I did not know...Txs Dave.

Timo1 - 7-21-2011 at 01:25 PM

Bounce fabric softener pads rubbed on exposed skin works real well...Then put a sheet in your back pocket during your outside stuff...works