Since it has Rosemary and citronella in it, has anyone used it as a mosquito repellant? Mosquitos hate both of those scents.
1080547
Never tried it. I don't know, my kids always have it on their heads and they still get mosquito bites, but never tried it on their skin.
1080548
Yes, I've used it for that as well. It pretty much repels any of those annoying insects.
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...
632027
Where I am currently doesn't have a mosquito problem. But my friend in Louisiana uses it as a cutting oil in a mix of lemon grass oil and neem oil for a natural repellent for her kids. She swears it works...
1099047
No. That being said...it does not harm mosquitoes either. They were plentiful and hungry. We did enjoy the fragrance.
1823760
Yes it does. Mix a set of drops with witch hazel and make a spray and apply it on your skin. The trick is that you need to apply more often than you would a deet type spray. You need to really smell it on your skin. While the scent is active on your skin it will confuse mosquitos. We used the product in the rainforest environment multiple times and it worked great. It is non-toxic so you can use it frequently.
2243592
I have this item and I don't particularly enjoy the way that it smells. It has a vanilla scent that I find to be rather artificial. Not to mention a "sticky" feel about the skin upon first drying. I stopped using it after a few days. So I am unsure as to it's effectiveness. However, just in part of the scent that it carries; I'd pass on it.
391515
I would send it back. My Shalimar, although I agree it does not smell like it did years ago, does smell like perfume. Mine did not have any insect repellant scent. Something isn't right.
340319
It originated in Spain, but not sure now. In a retro mood a few years back, I ordered a bottle of this and tossed it out. It bore no resemblance to the Myrurgia of years gone by. At best it smelled like an extremely offensive insect repellent. I'd rather douse myself in citronella.
1807379
I haven't had any problems with the Citronella, but the only thing I can think of is any type of concentrated citrus oil is will be rather corrosive just like eating citrus and the enamel on your teeth can be damaged
590313
My concern was for a product that would repel mosquitoes; I haven't encountered no-see-ums or other blood-suckers. I suggest that you go to Avon's Web site and ask them. I'm sure they would know BUG GUARD'S capabilities.
637299
I have used Lemon (and many other citrus varieties) and Peppermint with no problems at all. I haven't personally used Rosemary, but don't think it would be problematic. We have had our diffuser for almost a year and it is still going strong!
144659
I had to make a new batch of bug repellant today so I used 20 drops of Bug Off in approximately 2 cups of witch hazel and shook it up really good. It smells even better than when I mixed it with alcohol and distilled water. It says on the label of the bottle I got last year to mix it with witch hazel to make a spray.
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I live in Oklahoma and we have a tremendous amount of mosquitos as well! We have a lot of lakes and high humidity. I do a lot of yard work and use this soap everyday. I have not noticed an increased amount of mosquitos being drawn to the scent (and they love me), but at the same time I always use repellant anytime I'm working outside (mainly due to West Nile Virus), so I don't know if I can give you a truly honest answer. If you are concerned about the scent you might use the soap in the winter only...it's wonderful and will not not dry out your skin. I hope my answer helps you. Good luck! I live in Oklahoma and we have a tremendous amount of mosquitos as well! We have a lot of lakes and high humidity. I do a lot of yard work and use this soap everyday. I have not noticed an increased amount of mosquitos being drawn to the scent (and they love me), but at the same time I always use repellant anytime I'm working outside (mainly due to West Nile Virus), so I don't know if I can give you a truly honest answer. If you are concerned about the scent you might use the soap in the winter only...it's wonderful and will not not dry out your skin. I hope my answer helps you. Good luck!
648567
I found that bees are interested in the smell, but was never stung by a bee even though I wore the rose geranium all day while gardening or hiking. For me, it works well. Warm wishes, Tali
2210637
the smell was fine. kind of like citronella. there was some smoke but not too much.
581318
Just barely. The only thing I really smelled is the rosemary. It's a very pleasant scent and is not over barring or harmful in any way.
1596860
We are in a prime mosquito haven and I didn't really think of this as a repellent for them my main concern was for ticks. When we are outside while I'm being surrounded by the blood thirsty suckers, the don't swarm the dogs like they usually do since we started giving these to them. We have black dogs and every other year they are miserable with the mosquitos bitting them, this year I'm jealous of them.
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Honestly, I don't know for sure. I bought this for the sole purpose of repelling moths, while freshening up the scent in my closet. Sorry, I don't know about the effects it would have as mosquito repellent.