Best mosquito repellent?

[OswinOswald]

What's the best way to keep the mosquitos away this summer? Are you a fan of plain old bug spray? I know there are some other devices and contraptions some people swear by. Like I had a friend bring some sort of sonic device to our last barbeque which worked great! Tell me all your secrets so I can keep the itchy buggers away!

 

[kayleee]

These hands

For real though I like those outdoor candles/torches that repel bugs. Those are nice for barbecues and other outdoor events

 

[OswinOswald]

Recently I was introduced to a bug repellent lotion instead of a spray, which I actually like a little better because I find it a little less bothersome to apply. (And it doesn't offend everyone's noses!)

 

[MiniPocketWorld]

Become an onion. Or Become a garlic bulb.

 

[Ichiban]

I think Off brand is pretty good

 

[Halloqueen]

I ask them politely yet firmly to leave.

But really though, I never even notice them until I've already been bitten. It's typically when I'm in my house too, so it's not like I feel the need to spray myself or have lavender candles burning or anything. Maybe I ought to though.

 

[You got mail!]

yeah spray is the way to go For those annoying things

 

[CylieDanny]

For me its been Lavender and I dont know why.

I use lavender to keep moths out of my room, but Mossies seem to avoid me when I smell like lavender and ots weird. The bees like it. But not insects that people would concider to be pests.

 

[xlisapisa]

staying indoors, lol. but no I usually stick to bug spray or the torches for outside.

 

[Aniko]

They are less around me if I eat really spicy food. Maybe I should also wear a garlic necklace to keep away those little blood suckers.