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Kalkan Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Blue Lizard on May 06, 2017, 06:02:01 AM

Title: Mozzie Busters
Post by: Blue Lizard on May 06, 2017, 06:02:01 AM: Now that visitors are starting to arrive in Kalkan has there been any signs of those heroes the Mozzie Busters spraying around the village? with fresh meat on the horizon I hope they are about >:D
Title: Re: Mozzie Busters
Post by: DRBD on May 06, 2017, 06:52:18 AM: Not seen or heard them as yet in our area, although the pool sprayers are certainly about.
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Post by: Little Missy on May 06, 2017, 09:04:22 AM: Not seen the sprayer, or been bothered by the mozzies, but, the olive flies are definitely starting to bite. Pesky little beggars.
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Post by: felicity on May 06, 2017, 11:28:24 AM: the mossie busters were out this morning on my road doing the drains!! :)
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Post by: MartynE on May 07, 2017, 06:13:47 AM: Who ya gonna call?
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Post by: amber on May 07, 2017, 06:24:49 AM: The mozzie men that walk around are out and about plus I have seen the truck too....
Title: Re: Mozzie Busters
Post by: EK Moderator on May 07, 2017, 08:49:15 PM: Don't worry - making your own mosquito repellent is super easy!
Here's what you'll need:
- 30 drops of lemon-eucalyptus essential oil blend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces witch hazel, rubbing alcohol, or vodka
Mix the witch hazel, essential oil and vanilla extract into a small spray bottle.
You're all set! This formulation will only last for about four hours, so don't forget to re-apply it as needed.
Title: Re: Mozzie Busters
Post by: kalkan4eva on May 07, 2017, 09:03:05 PM: I'm sticking with Deet...the higher concentration the better for me!
Title: Re: Mozzie Busters
Post by: RosiB on May 08, 2017, 10:18:05 AM: Jon,

If you use witch hazel, can you then drink the vodka?!!
Title: Re: Mozzie Busters
Post by: alantj on May 08, 2017, 07:04:37 PM: Quote from: kalkan4eva on May 07, 2017, 09:03:05 PM
I'm sticking with Deet...the higher concentration the better for me!

Me too, preferably Jungle formula.

I remember reading a big Sunday Times test of 50 mossie repellants a few years ago. They concluded there were really only two kinds of repellants those with DEET and those that don't work.
Title: Re: Mozzie Busters
Post by: kalkan4eva on May 11, 2017, 11:09:25 AM: ;D :D
Title: Re: Mozzie Busters
Post by: yorkielovit on May 25, 2017, 05:23:40 PM: Quote from: alantj on May 08, 2017, 07:04:37 PM
Quote from: kalkan4eva on May 07, 2017, 09:03:05 PM
I'm sticking with Deet...the higher concentration the better for me!

Me too, preferably Jungle formula.

I remember reading a big Sunday Times test of 50 mossie repellants a few years ago. They concluded there were really only two kinds of repellants those with DEET and those that don't work.

Think they only tested chemical repellants though
I use a moisturiser (whatever you like or even after sun) add to it 5ml each of essential lavendar and tee tree oils per 10 ml of moisturiser. Have used it for years Mozzies hate it and I smell much nicer. :)
Title: Re: Mozzie Busters
Post by: Maitch on June 28, 2017, 07:21:32 PM: I have found the Sanctuary body lotion seems to keep the little blighters at bay, and makes for a pleasant smell too!