What is THE MOST effective anti-mosquito spray available?
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The most effective bug repellent is DEET.  You can get any number of bug sprays that contain DEET but you will be best off buying the one with the highest concentration.  Also avoid any scented sprays.  They may be more appealing to you but they are also more appealing to the bugs.  This is what we in the Military use.
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Try this site, it was the only one I could find that was all encompassing for the US- http://mosquitocentral.com/Districts.htm
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Although Triton X-100 might work against mosquito larvae by breaking the surface tension of the water, or possibly work as a synergist with some other chemicals to increase the cutaneous absorption of other pesticides, it is not an approved use of the chemical.\n\nThere would have to be considerable testing of the product in field conditions before it could be registered, and I suspect that the effects of Triton X-100 against non-target organisms (fish, amphibians, dragonflies etc.) would mean that it would not gain this approval.  The long term effects of pouring Triton X-100 into ponds and ditches would also have to examined.  How long does it stay in the system?  Could it have an adverse effect on livestock or humans that come into contact with the water?\n\nAlso, at $12 a liter or higher, it is far too expensive to use in any kind of large scale mosquito control program.
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Zilactin is the best..it gets rid of mine in 2 days...
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"Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate" sold with different proprietary names in different countrie but mostly " Wymesone" is the most effective and you need a shot or two . Not more.\nGood luck
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The best anti-virus is *common sense.*\n\nNot even Norton can protect you:\nhttp://www.jinx.com/scripts/details.asp?affid=-1&productID=219
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The most dangerous animal, besides man, is the mosquito.  They carry malaria and other diseases that kill 1 million Africans a year.  Bug repellent, mosquito nets and staying away from standing water is probably the best bets in avoiding them.
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Spraying pesticides has turned out to be a failure\nat controlling malaria, quite apart from the harm it\ndoes to nonpest species.  The mosquitoes have\nbecome resistant to the pesticides, just as the\nmalaria parasite has become resistant to the\nmedications used to kill them.  Furthermore, when\na mosquito population has become resistant to\none kind of pesticide it usually can develop a\nresistance to another pesticide more quickly.\nOther methods of controlling mosquitoes need to\nbe developed to replace the indiscriminate use\nof pesticides.
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Go to your local chemist's shop. They should have something effective against warts.
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The mosquito species that transmits the Chikungunya virus is the Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito or forest mosquito.\n\nThe best way to prevent the liklihood of Chikungunya is to prevent mosqito bites. Look at neem oil externally and a little neem oil in mosuito infested water will prevent eggs from hatching.\n\nA study of Catnip Oil found it is 10 times beter than Deet.\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=634&i=13\n\nRosemary oil is also an excellent mosquito repellent.
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Mitchums antiperspirant is pretty good. Results vary with each individual.\nDan.
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spray\nantiperspirant\nnivea dry
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repellent and flying insect spray
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This is as Serious Question, especially when tackling West Nile Virus, Malaria, Dengue, all vector borne disease.\n\nGoogle this on the web, there was a recent report about Rain and Butterflies (Slightly larger than bugs) They are also frighten of rain, as it is dangerous to them, the relative size of the water droplet, would harm them.\n\nBugs, usually try to hid from the rain, going into overhangs,  under large leaves, seeking shelter when they can find it.\n\nGood Question.  Next point, ever wonder where Flies goes after dark.
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For everyone you see, add about 1000 you don't see. Try Bengal insect spray. Smells bad, BUT IT WORKS AND FAST!!
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1.     Wash the infected area with soap and water as soon as you recognize that you've been bitten. Try to keep the site clean and dry until the irritation abates.\n \n2.  Avoid scratching. Although a mosquito bite should itch for only a few days, continual scratching will increase your discomfort and may prolong the itching.\n \n3.  Make a paste of baking soda and water, using just enough water to make the paste sticky. Spread the mixture on the bites.\n \n4.  Rub soap directly on the bite. This is an oft-repeated home remedy for mosquito bites.\n \n5.  Apply an ice pack or ice wrapped in a washcloth to the bite area.\n \n6.  Use calamine lotion or a topical anesthetic containing pramoxine to help relieve pain and itching.\n \n7.  Purchase 1-percent hydrocortisone cream to alleviate the itching. Follow directions on the package for safe use.\n \n8.  Use an anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen or naproxen to reduce any accompanying swelling or redness.
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No, this is a myth. Mosquitos are repelled by DEET and a few other chemicals - see below.  They are ATTRACTED by many of our activities.\nUse this list of items and activities that attract mosquitoes as a list of things to avoid or that can be used as bait to lure mosquitoes away from you.\n\n    * Dark Clothing\n\n      Many mosquitoes use vision to locate hosts from a distance. Dark clothes and foliage are initial attractants.\n\n    * Carbon Dioxide\n\n      You give off more carbon dioxide when you are hot or have been exercising. A burning candle or other fire is another source of carbon dioxide.\n\n    * Lactic Acid\n\n      You release more lactic acid when you have been exercising or after eating certain foods (e.g., salty foods, high-potassium foods).\n\n    * Floral or Fruity Fragrances\n\n      In addition to perfumes, hair products, and scented sunscreens, watch for the subtle floral fragrance from fabric softeners and dryer sheets.\n\n    * Skin Temperature\n\n      The exact temperature depends on the type of mosquito. Many mosquitoes are attracted to the slightly cooler temperatures of the extremities.\n\n    * Moisture\n\n      Mosquitoes are attracted by perspiration because of the chemicals it contains and also because it increases the humidity around your body. Even small amounts of water (e.g., moist plants or mud puddles) will draw mosquitoes. Standing water also allows mosquitoes to reproduce. \n\nSome natural repellents include:\n    * Citronella Oil\n    * Castor Oil\n    * Rosemary Oil\n    * Lemongrass Oil\n    * Cedar Oil\n    * Peppermint Oil\n    * Clove Oil\n    * Geranium Oil\n    * Possibly Oils from Verbena, Pennyroyal, Lavender, Pine, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Basil, Thyme, Allspice, Soybean, and Garlic \n\nAnother plant-derived substance, pyrethrum, is an insecticide. Pyrethrum comes from the flowers of the daisy Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium.   All are aromatic oils and can be harmful as well so use with caution.\n\nEET is absorbed through the skin, so it is important to use as low a concentration as is effective (10% or less for children) and as small an amount as is necessary.\nBiting insects use chemical, visual, and thermal cues to locate hosts. DEET is believed to work by blocking the chemical receptors for carbon dioxide and lactic acid, two of the substances released by our bodies that serve as attractants. Although DEET helps keep insects from locating people, there is probably more involved in DEET's effectiveness, since mosquitoes won't bite DEET-treated skin. However, skin only a few centimeters away from DEET is susceptible to bites.\n\n\nAs for garlic, and B vitamins, these really won't help much.