Dont the mosquitoes buzzing killing your buzz? Stop them now with a vitamin B Patch!
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Holiday Pests
That feeling of stepping onto a plane and leaving your life behind for a couple of weeks is a wonderful one. It is the kind of buzz that you hope will stay with you during the entire break. However, when flying to warmer climates, unfortunately this buzz can be replaced by a completely different kind of buzzzzzzzz ... that of the mosquito. Mosquitoes are not only REALLY annoying, but they are hard to get rid of and quite dangerous in some regions of the world.
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Why DEET FREE mosquito protection is important
Do any general search on the internet for effective mosquito repellents and chances are you will come across a mosquito sprays that contains DEET. What is DEET? Some of you may be thinking. Well, DEET was first put into use in World War II, helping to protect soldiers from being bitten by insects while engaging in jungle warfare. The chemical make up of DEET essentially works by blinding the insect's senses, which in turn makes biting you almost impossible, as they hate its strong smell.
Generally, the more DEET that is in your mosquito repellent, the stronger the protection you will have. As an example, a spray that is 100% DEET could provide up to 12 hours of continuous protection. Weaker dosages, however, (20%-34% DEET) may only last 3-6 hours.
So why would a DEET free repellent be better?
There are several precautions you should take when using DEET as there are a number of risks to be considered before you choose to use it:
1) DEET shouldn't be used on clothing - as DEET has be found to dissolve some plastics, rayon, spandex, synthetic fabrics, leather and even painted/varnished surfaces.
2) DEET must not be used if you have damaged skin - as open wounds or cracks combined with DEET can cause blood poisoning
3) Applications of DEET need to be washed off before each additional application.
During the US's Environmental Protection Agency's assessment for DEET Re-registration, they reported that there were 14-46 cases of potential DEET linked seizures (unfortunately including 4 deaths). While Health Canada actually barred the sale of any insect repellents that contained over 30% DEET back in 2002, due to the level of natural toxicity. They advised parents that any children between 2 and 12 years old should only apply up to a maximum of 3 applications per day if the spray contains less than 10% of DEET. While children under 2 years of age should only apply once per day and parents with children under 6 months of age are advised not use products containing DEET on their children.
How does a MosquitoPatch work?
For myself, I have always hated having to use mosquito spray, as it normally smells terrible and there always seems to be a slight breeze that blows the spray into you mouth or eyes ... not a pleasant experience I can assure you!
Mosquito patches, however, are very convenient and something that I wish I had found much earlier on in life! They use the marvelous delivery system of trans-dermal patches, which deliver their active nutrient, thiamine (also known as vitamin B1) straight into your blood stream, which results in rapid and very effective protection.
The only ingredient to be found in MosquitoPatch (one brand of many options - for others, check the ingredients before buying) is Thiamine. Research has unveiled Thiamine's fantastic ability for deterring mosquitoes. This thiamine is delivered directly into the body via the patch, avoiding wastage caused by spraying or possible damage from pills. This system, in effect, tops up the naturally occurring level of thiamine that is already in your body. Any excess thiamine is then naturally excreted through sweat and urine. Some is also expelled when breathing. Hence, the mosquito patch provides complete body protection.
Another benefit is that this excretion is completely odorless to humans and as thiamine is a naturally occurring product, there are no side-effects to worry about.
The benefits of Thiamine as a mosquito repellent
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), is a crucial nutrient for humans. It actually helps to maintain a healthy nervous system and also helps your cardiovascular functions.
Thiamine aids the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose and helps to sustain healthy hair, liver, skin and mouth. Moreover, it has been referred to as the anti-stress vitamin, due to it's effect on people that suffer from stress or depression.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is available through more natural sources too, such as cereals, wheat germs, sprouts, kidneys and tomatoes - but, unfortunately it is only in moderate amounts. These amount will aid the daily functioning of your body, but are not enough for protection against mosquitoes.
So, next time you are heading on holiday, consider getting some mosquito patches instead of the smelly spray you have been using. If you found this hub of use, please vote it up.
If you are considering traveling, you may also want to take a moment to read:
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I'll look out for these, as me and the mozzies have a love hate relationship and it's certainly not me doing the loving!
I have an Aunty who is a mozzie magnet and reacts so badly to mozzie bites that the doctor gives her a course of vitamin B to take for a few weeks before she comes over here. They work a treat and even if she does get bitten she barely reacts to it. So it must be good stuff.
This is certainly a handy hub, thank you for sharing.
I had no idea DEET dissolves some fabrics and even paint! That sounds to me like really good reasons not to apply it to my skin or that of my grandchildren.
Much to my family's dismay, one method I've found useful for deterring mosquitoes from biting is to dab all over with vinegar. Yes, I know, you smell a bit like a pickle, but you won't be mosquito bitten.
Thanks for the info on the thiamine patches. Will have to check them out.
Thanks for SHARING.
I will definitely give the mosquito patches a try. The mosquitoes don't go after me as much. However, one bite is enough to make you go crazy! Thank you for SHARING!
It is amazing to know about mosquito patches with thiamine. We have plenty of mosquitoes here because some or the other building construction will be going on all the time.
Thanks for SHARING:)
Very good information here Brett. We have a lot of mosquitos here, and they like me. I will definately have to give this a try! Voted up, useful and socially sharing! Have a great day! :)
Thanks for all the comments, I never expected this to be popular lol.
@cyoung35 ... I believe that the does that needs to be in your blood is not likely to be possible through supplements, or at least would require a lot of supplements. That said, there are many patch options now. I have added an Amazon link now so that you can see a few, but you don't need to use my link, it is just to show some of what is available.
I think I'll give this a try. Would taking a supplement work just as well or does it have to be the patch?
Thanks for the information. I hope I can buy this mosquito patches in my home town in the Philippines. I could use it now instead of this smelly Off mosquito repellent. Thanks for sharing. I will socially SHARE this one. Voted up.
nice hub, i like alternatives to things such as mosquito repellent. i particularly care for deet and when other countries are banning uses on things such as deet or limiting their use it might be wise for us to follow suit.
Wha...a mosquito patch? That is interesting...I should share this with my fiancé. He attracts mosquitos like crazy! I always tease him and say that mosquitos are more attracted to fatty tissue! Thanks for writing this. Voted up and shared
Wow--I've never heard of this before. Thanks for writing this article!
I'll definitely be on the lookout for these patches this year. As far as how mosquitoes choose how to bite, my father swore up one side and down the other that when he was in the Pacific in the Navy, they read your dogtags for your blood type, and as he had a rare AB type, they feasted upon him! He used to say of standing guard, "You can forget to bring your rifle, but you'd better not forget your citronella!"
Great hub, voted up across the board and shared widely.
Oh.... I hate mosquitos... those nasty little buggers. Interesting to say... one thing I noticed as well is what you eat will have a lot to do with how much you are attacked. For instance, I have a nephew that eats a lot of fruit. This fruit has made him a mosquito magnet each and every year. My other nephew however prefers vegetables. They don't really touch him at all. I wonder if it has anything to do with what they are eating as this is only a theory and not something I heavily researched.
However, I will admit... with my loathing of mosquitos... I will definately give the mosquito patches a try the next time I am out and about! Thanks for sharing. This is some great information! :)
I am definitely going to have to give this a try this year. the winter has been very mild so I fear the mosquitos will be very bad this year.
I will be SOCIALLY SHARING this one!
Very interesting. I'm always looking for healthy alternatives like this. I tried an essential oil blend last year that seemed to work ok with the right carrier oil. Oddly enough it seemed that having Vitamin E in the carrier oil made a difference. I hadn't heard about Vitamin B though, so this is good to know!
Hi Molometer,
Thanks for the FB share. You said the score was 65, so looks like just yor share has pushed it up 5 points to 70!! You have to LOVE the power of SHARING.
Very useful information Brett.
I am one of those lucky people that mozzies ignore. They fly right past me and bite my wife usually.
This is so handy to know that I will be SHARING on Facebook.
Current HS is 65. So it will be interesting to see what happens.
Hey Suramya,
LOL ... not sure that sweet is the right word, but some people seem to have blood that mossies love!! Sit near someone like that and you won't get a single bite all night. I only hate creams/sprays, because I normally live in countries that are full of mosquitoes all year round.
Cheers for the votes!
This is definitely an interesting article. I didn't know that having a sweet smelling partner would help us. How about our sweet smell? Unlike you, I like mosquito repellent creams as long as they are not terrible. Voting this up and interesting!
Hi Anaya,
Yea, strangely I used to be harassed by them, but since I have started to eat REALLY SPICY food, they seem to leave me alone - can't stand the heat I guess lol. Having a sweet smelling partner is also a good way to avoid them - and quite entertaining too.
Thanks for commenting.
Interesting find! I've definitely notice that some people seem to attract mosquitoes more than others. I'm lucky in that they generally don't go after me as much. My personal favorite repellent is to stand near someone they really enjoy devouring (luckily my fiancee is one of those) and then I don't get a single bite!
Hi Mr-Yo LV,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment ... at the moment I'm not around mosquitoes either, but I just love hot tropical countries for my holidays!
Hi CostReductionGuru,
Thanks for the comment ... What a wonderful camp counselor you had! lol
Hi Brett, very useful information you've got here. I've always hated mosquitoes too. They not only leave you with welts on your skin, but they also can transmit yellow fever, dengue fever, and Japanese encephalitis.
Thank goodness I live here in a hot desert. I'd go nuts if I lived where there's mosquitoes.
I always heard that mosquitoes were attracted to carbon dioxide. When I was a kid and complained about the mosquitoes at camp one time a camp counselor therefore suggested I just stop breathing.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Phil,
It's an interesting question! I was looking at it as an alternative and liked the fact that reports suggest 24 hour protection.
However, I will have to try and look into if there is a comparative study on the two. I hope it is just as effective (or more effective) as I have a hell of a time with Mosquitoes ... they seem to love my blood and sprays are annoying. I plan to test the patch alternative on my holiday in Thailand ... will have to see ...
Is thiamine as effective at repelling mosquitoes as DEET is? It would be helpful to know how the two compare in terms of performance.
Au fait Level 7 Commenter 2 months ago
Mosquito season is just around the corner, so this hub should be helpful to a lot of people. I heard quite a while ago about the Deet causing seizures, especially in children.
Something else that works, is Avon's Skin So Soft bath oil and they have a mosquito repellant with the SSS as a base. There's eucalyptus in it which mosquitos hate last I knew. Anyway, I used Avon's SSS mosquito and bug repellant a lot and it works. I prefer the splash/rub on because the spray will stain clothing and make your floor slippery. Don't get it on your eye glass lenses -- that's probably true for most sprays whether repellants or what.
SSS smells great and doesn't harm your clothing so long as you don't spray it directly on them. Be sure it's not wet on you before sitting on apholstery -- again good advice no matter what you've put on -- body lotion, or what, etc.
This is a great hub and the patch sounds pretty good too. Voting you up and useful and planning to share with my followers. Thank YOU for SHARING!!