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Alfred Molon wrote:
> In article , Alan S says...
>
>> I would appreciate suggestions on the most effective rub-on
>> or spray-on mosquito repellents for daily personal use.
>> Preferably one that doesn't also repel those who sit next to
>> me in buses and which doesn't make me appear to be covered
>> in baby oil and which is likely to be available in those
>> countries if replenishment is needed.
>
> The Autan they sell here in Germany blocks mosquitoes 100%. Much, much
> more efficient than what I have been able to find in south east Asia. My
> experience is that with the Autan (sold in Germany) mosquitoes do not
> sting me.
That's true, provided that you cover every mm of your skin. However,
it's a bite repellant not an insect repellant as such. When we were in
Austria, that was the one everyone recommended. So we went to
Marchauen-Marchegg slathered in Autan. Right enough, we didn't get
bitten there, but every time we stopped, they got into our mouths,
behind our glasses, into our ears, generally swarmed around us all the
time. Meaning we had to frog-march the whole 7 km without seeing
anything at all. :-(
Slainte
Liz
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