Mosquito Repellant?

FutureMrsJC Posted: Jun 06, 2011 05:15 PM

Mosquito Repellant?

I went to Fire Island this weekend for my bachelorette party and had the BEST time! But I also got eaten alive by the mosquitos. I actually have 'skeeter syndrome' so not only do I get itchy from bites, they actually swell up to the size of a grapefruit and they are painful!

I really want to avoid having any mosquito bites for my wedding day. Anyone know any good tricks to keep them away? Or should I just stay indoors for the entire week leading up to my wedding?

TIA!

ndeokinanan Posted: Jun 06, 2011 05:20 PM

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I have the same thing. I sleep in a net at night (I know it's extreme but I had to go to the hospital a few times because of the bites).

The best thing I find is to try and expose as less skin as possible. Also buy a few of those clip on mosquito repellents. I usually wear 3 at a time lol

FutureMrsJC Posted: Jun 06, 2011 05:21 PM

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Posted by ndeokinanan

Also buy a few of those clip on mosquito repellents. I usually wear 3 at a time lol

I actually just bought one of those and was going to try it out. I usually wear Off bug spray all summer, but clearly that didn't help this weekend!

FutureWifey Posted: Jun 06, 2011 05:36 PM

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A friend was just telling me that her friend wears citronella bracelets. I have no idea where/how to buy them, but apparently they work and they do exist.

Ellynrose Posted: Jun 06, 2011 08:28 PM

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Skeeter Syndrome?

My bites get hot, swollen, and hurt all the time - there is an actual name for this - everyone things i'm crazy!

Andrea12785 Posted: Jun 07, 2011 10:28 PM

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I've heard rubbing yourself with dryer sheets (or keeping them in your pockets) works. I've also heard that rubbing mouthwash works but I think you'd smell 'weird'.