Marmite ....a mosquito repellent?

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Marmite ....a mosquito repellent? I have discovered that it is not reliable this week. I have been bitten badly despite eating Marmite daily :twisted:
I am going back to anti mozzie spray :guns:
How can such a little thing cause so much pain and grief :?
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Siani wrote:Marmite ....a mosquito repellent? I have discovered that it is not reliable this week. I have been bitten badly despite eating Marmite daily :twisted:
I am going back to anti mozzie spray :guns:
How can such a little thing cause so much pain and grief :?


Here's why..........some incredible microscopic video footage of what actually happens when a mosquito feeds....



http://io9.com/microscopic-view-of-bloo ... 1055979200

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Siani wrote:Marmite ....a mosquito repellent? I have discovered that it is not reliable this week. I have been bitten badly despite eating Marmite daily :twisted:
I am going back to anti mozzie spray :guns:
How can such a little thing cause so much pain and grief :?
Oh, so your NOT supposed to rub it on?? :oops: :oops:
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I rarely get bitten by mossies. Must be the alcohol in my blood or the fact I've lived 20 years in the tropics.

I use Listerine mouthwash mixed with hydrogen peroxide as a deterrent. Seems to work as others who have adopted the practice assure me it has worked too
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richard wrote:I rarely get bitten by mossies. Must be the alcohol in my blood or the fact I've lived 20 years in the tropics.

I use Listerine mouthwash mixed with hydrogen peroxide as a deterrent. Seems to work as others who have adopted the practice assure me it has worked too
What about the girls, does it stop them kissing you :laugh:
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richard wrote:I rarely get bitten by mossies. I use Listerine mouthwash.

Why not just sleep with your mouth closed? :wink: :laugh: :laugh:


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Takiap wrote:
Siani wrote:Marmite ....a mosquito repellent? I have discovered that it is not reliable this week. I have been bitten badly despite eating Marmite daily :twisted:
I am going back to anti mozzie spray :guns:
How can such a little thing cause so much pain and grief :?


Here's why..........some incredible microscopic video footage of what actually happens when a mosquito feeds....



http://io9.com/microscopic-view-of-bloo ... 1055979200

:cheers:
That video has made me hate them even more :twisted:
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