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27th February 2012 #1
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Is Insect Repellent cheaper and Better In Philippines than in UK?
I am wondering (to avoid filling up baggage space and needless expense) if it is cheaper to buy insect repellent in Philippine stores or buy in UK first?
Can I buy 50% deet repellent in Philippines? I understand that "OFF" is only 25% deet.
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27th February 2012 #2
yes buy here in PI very cheap.. i recommend OFF Lotion.
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27th February 2012 #3
OFF! Overtime insect repellent lotion is good for mosquito, especially at nights.
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I stupidly took some out in my hand baggage and of course it was taken off me before even boarding my flight
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is 25% deet enough to protect from bites during a say 6-7 hour sleep?
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27th February 2012 #9
Again, I must say that you are going over the top even paranoid about mosquitos in Phils. I am the first to admit that I hate the things, but if you are aware of them and how to protect yourself then you will be fine. I would never spray myself before bed with a repellant, I just use a mozzie net for a double bed that I got from Boots, or one I ordered from an online shop. Do you really want to go to bed all sticky from repellant when you want to cuddle your lady ?? It dont taste good
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27th February 2012 #10
Hello Jason, you can use OFF lotion for overnight. when my partner stay with me i used him an Off lotion and we use mosquito net.
OFF Lotion - its provide up to 8 hours, continuous protections from dengue - carrying mosquitoes. its perfectly for daily use. an had a DermaCool formula feels cool on your skin.
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27th February 2012 #11
oh i want to share something! a spray for the house that will kill everything and has a nice smell.... lol (i dont sound too excited there?) my husband and i often buy baygon spray for mosquitoes but it dont work and too dear to use everytime,,u myt want to try the chinese sprays it will kill every creepy flying thing even a huge cockroach if there is! ask ur wife if she knows that big bottle chinese spray that cost 99 peso? it is worth it believe me,ants wont even crawl in your room! it has a nicer smell than baygon too... iv got spray here name is baolilai colour yellow spray..just try it it works well only 99!! lol (i sound like im selling it)
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27th February 2012 #13
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Yes. Okay in cargo baggage....I believe.
When I got out to Phils I didnt bother buying any as my wife told me not to bother. I anticipated buying one of those electronic plug in gadgets but didnt buy one in the end, partly for the same reason and partly as I didnt see any about when I was in Phils.
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Watch out as the most effective repellants can be none too good for humans ......an advantage of buying in the UK is that you will at least buy a repellant that isnt going to affect you or your family adversely.
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27th February 2012 #17
Are you going to be drinking the stuff, bathing in it or using it as a lubricant???
Enough of the joking Jo, fun while it lasted. One bottle of Jungle formula is enough for a 2 week stay.
Here is a link to all you need for your holiday:
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/jungl...ay_1_6512.html
Maybe someone is telling you porkies or you are a bit gullableIf you want your dreams to come true ...... first you have to wake up
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27th February 2012 #18
Am I risking getting dengue or anything else, I never use any repellent sprays. I do get a few bites but not many when I am there.
I do not wear open shoes and always wear Jeans and never shorts when out. Good advise about the mozzle net as I used to stay in hotels there but have an apartment there now with no air con.
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27th February 2012 #19
Nothing in life is risk free Rory, take the precautions that you feel necessary. Doc Alan has posted lots of threads telling us all about the risks of Malaria and Denge. Taking no precautions for me would be a risk, one bite can be all it takes.
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Here ( once again ) are the links and advice which I provided on the thread about visiting Luzon *:- http://filipinaroses.com/sh...ngue-Fever-Map
http://filipinaroses.com/sh...ee-for-5-Years
http://filipinaroses.com/sh...ut-be-patient-!
http://filipinaroses.com/sh...to-Philippines
You should also read this month's advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) :- http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-...ia/philippines
Of course it’s important to get things in perspective. Most visits to the Philippines are safe if you’re well prepared, and plan several weeks before you go.
* http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....zon?highlight=
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I think this and the OP's other thread about malaria in Luzon are p1ss takes
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Also depends on time of year and location.
I've just got back, and have to say not even one mossie bite......sitting about bare-legged and arms too. I never use any kind of repellent, just rely on my natural unwashed stench of BO, stale beer and cigs to see the little critters off.
Works for me.
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Also they tend to like stagnant water and in the Philippines, it seems, it rains too often, is too windy and the rainwater runs off the land so fast it doesnt get enough time to lay stagnant...
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Seriously though, I wonder if one does build up some sort of natural repellent to them, as over the years I've found that they've troubled me less and less.
I'd bought some 'rubbing alcohol', but had no need of it at all this time.
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My ex wife is Scottish and on occasion we would visit Scotland for a holiday. If so, it was her that got bitten and not me. Same elsewhere. On holiday in Portugal, she got bitten and not me.
She fell ill in Portugal after being bitten by mosquitos and she found out that mosquitos detect their feed over great distances. We joked about them flying in from North Africa, for a feeding frenzy on her fine blood, in the Algarve.
I dont know if the gist of this is simply an old (ex) wives tail or if its true but I think there is some truth to it.
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Well in the province the youngest kids seem to get attacked by them (hence all the scars on them from picking the bites), but not so much the adults.
Interesting.
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A lot of people I came across in the oil industry that worked in far flung places said that Tonic water worked well. Few wanted to take anti maria tablets because of the side effects. Goes back to times in India and all that. But I read just recently that that is just a myth.
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