We are going to SE Asia and worried about Malaria and dengue. Has anyone used the picardin with success, meaning no bites.
2017425
I don't think its strong enough. I feel safer with a deet product like Deep Woods Off.
2017426
they have worked well for me here in sacramento, & San Diego, ca. I don't know about anywhere beyond California=I won't travel out of the U.S.=I don't trust other countries or their bugs=I've never even left Ca. Good luck
2017427
I don't know anything about the insects where you are going but I live in Florida and we have to deal with "no seeums" which are far more prevalent and there bites worse than mosquitos. They are almost invisible to see, minute in size but there bite is awful. The most success that we have had is something with 100% deet but they are very greasy and smelly and will eat thru plastic and rubber. The next best thing we have found is the Skin So Soft repellant with picardins!! Good luck on your trip!!!!!
2017428
I have used these here in Connecticut near the water with no bites, when everyone else was getting bites, but obviously if you are traveling somewhere where malaria is prevelent you shouldn't rely solely on this product, which may or may not work with your individual body chemistry.
1901763
Yes; I traveled to west Africa with this product and no problems at all. It didn't leak ( I did carry in a zip lock bag just in Case) and only bitten when I forgot to apply the spray. I hope this helps.m
1978556
I know this is close to when you will travel but you can try bug bam bracelets. I purchased but haven't used yet so I can't give a proper review. But they are advertised as having a hundred hours of use each and waterproof. Also the brand OFF has those tiny bug repellent fans you clip on your clothes or a bag you are carrying or just sit it down and place it next to you. I have used these several times before and they worked well. I am a mosquito magnate and these helped. I have used at a BBQ, a Charity Golf Outing, a picnic, and hiking...did the job.
2141280
I have multiple times, from some pretty questionable sources with mosquito larvae. The water came out clear and I didn't get sick! Oh and it tasted fine, I never go back packing with out this bottle.
1714078
It's in Thai (I presume, since it's from Thailand).Perhaps you'd want to know that this may not be powerful enough for a room, say 25 X 25.We wondered perhaps purchasing two may do the trick. The mosquitoes kept buzzing in.Pros: No fragrance, easy to use.Cons: We have not seen a drop in the number of mozzies.We'll keep trying, but may end up with getting a spray (which I detest).
714901
Yes we have seen no mosquitos after using this. My friend used this in half her yard to test it out. She said her & her husband call it their safe zone because it's like it created a bug free bubble in her yard. Needless to say they finished spraying the rest of their yard. We bought the small bottle first and then ended up buying the large size. We spray once a month or every 6 weeks. The good insects like bee's and ladybugs are safe. No harm to our 2 dogs. . It does what it says. . Worth the money. We keep an organic garden so this is a dream come true. How this helps
1694224
Absolutely. We went to South Africa and not one mosquito bite. Great stuff and not greasy. Better than spray
1978555
I can't answer that. I was using it on my balcony and it worked, kept mosquitoes away. I would be sitting in a chair, a few mosquitoes flew near me. After the Thermacell warmed up they disappeared and none came back. It has a pack so you can wear it. I think I read a review around the time I purchased the Thermacell by someone who wore it while they were working in their garden and said it worked. Maybe some other reviews give more details about the effectiveness of wearing the Thermacell while moving around. I don't know if there is a mosquito problem in Alaska.
566613
I found it to be very helpful repelling biting insects. It also relieved the itch of existing bites. Hope it works as well for you.
188905
NO! And the fact you are asking such a question indicates you are woefully under informed about the nature of transmission vectors and pathways, and infection mechanisms - if you have a specific fear, travel plans to high risk areas, or have come into contact with or have a person with a communicable disease in your living area you should consult with a physician or public health official immediately in order to put the proper isolation measures in place. At the very least seek out the advice of a free clinic physician in your area.
518190
My husband and I weren't all that impressed with the efficacy of this repellent. I would suggest something a little stronger if there's a malaria fear! Which is too bad, bc I prefer not to use anything harsh. But sadly, we got bit even when using this repellent. Enjoy your trip to Africa!
1080549
Actually I have used it a few times on myself and my daughter and did not get any bites. Also sprayed it on my couch to see if it stopped my cay from sleeping there (cats hate those scents too) and it seemed to work too...
2096988
Counterfeit I don't know. Does it work? Yes, I will never be without it. My grand kids rarely will get a mosquito bit it even helped with knats. 2 of my friends usr it and we all swear by it. It does take a day or two to get the whole affect, and apply when grass is dry.
1673728
After reading about the toxicity of the ingredients, I never used it. I went for DEET instead, although not so great for us as well. There are natural insect repellants.
168119
I used it all season on my garden plants and ate salad greens from the garden the same day I applied Mosquito Barrier. No ill effects. They didn't even have a garlic taste :-)
2121808
Yes, they are. It worked great traveling through South America with my little kids; as soon as we landed to another place I'd pop them out and put them on wrists and ankles of everybody in our group. They even deterred Mosquitos up in Macchu Piccu where Malaria is close by the Amazon!
1098053
Naturtint is safe. My husband was having trouble with other kinds, head burning and stinging when it was on. No problems at all with Naturtint.