Best insect / mosquito repellent - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

madman · 08-18-2010, 02:05 PM

Going to Mexico

and need to know what is the best Mosquito repellent. What have you guys used/recommend.

Cheers guys.

ed335d · 08-18-2010, 02:16 PM

Your own urine.

If that doesn't work, Jungle Formula is pretty good.

JLR1969 · 08-18-2010, 02:18 PM

REPEL 100 Extreme insect repellent

Proven in India. It works.......... end of.

http://www.outdoorworld.co.uk/repel-...l?currency=GBP

madman · 08-18-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

Your own urine.

As much as I love pissing all over myself I'll give the urine a miss.

Any advance on Jungle Formula?

madman · 08-18-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLR1969

REPEL 100 Extreme insect repellent

That looks good. The DEET ones seem to be the best ones.

dxb335d · 08-18-2010, 02:25 PM

Lynx Africa, aint called that for no reason!!!

madman · 08-18-2010, 02:27 PM

madman · 08-18-2010, 02:34 PM

Wow....Repel 100 looks awesome. Got some brill reviews. So strong it strips off nail polish..haha.

JLR1969 · 08-18-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by madman

Wow....Repel 100 looks awesome. Got some brill reviews. So strong it strips off nail polish..haha.

It is strong but I had no issues with it or any bites.

EddieL · 08-18-2010, 02:42 PM

Avon Skin So Soft.

I done a cycle event in the North West of Scotland and we were plagued with midges. After a near fist fight for the Skin So Soft, which I was sceptical about, you could see the midges still on you but no bites.

In every shop we were in there were wide gaps on the shelfs where the stuff had sold out.

themetz · 08-18-2010, 02:45 PM

+1 for the DEET. This generally is thought to be the best chemical repellent - so the more of that you can find in the formula the better!

madman · 08-18-2010, 03:07 PM

I Didn't know you could buy Avon products in the shops?

Oil Burner · 08-18-2010, 03:17 PM

Anything that is Deet 50 is what i am given when out in some of the jungle malaria zones, and despite the fact i normally get bitten to buggery, seems to keep em away

Taxboy · 08-18-2010, 03:19 PM

DEET will work but also be are that it will melt plastic - just something to think about before smothering yourself in it

I believe the squaddies in Afghanistan swear by the Avon stuff

madman · 08-18-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taxboy

DEET will work but also be are that it will melt plastic

Luckily my body is 100% plastic free.

madman · 08-18-2010, 03:53 PM

Well, cheers guy. After having a browse, seems like the recommended Repel 100 is the way to go. Doesn't seem to be anything better on the market.

Thanks again!

jonsteele · 08-19-2010, 03:48 AM

As above Jungle Forumla, anything with 50% DEET (100% seems a little OTT, especially when I've seen 50% eat the rubber seals on my kayak cag!) or the Avon stuff (I use it all the time when climbing and its gentle on your skin [leaves you smelling like a puff though]). I use Life Systems 50 now and never have any problems.

NathanJT · 08-19-2010, 04:08 AM

Do you have Hayfever?

If so, switch to using Flixonase nasal spray. It's steroid based and because of this the little swines don't like the smell/taste of you! When we go on holiday I never normally use any repellent and hardly ever get bitten.

Other than that, when in Sri Lanka (mental amount of mozzies) we used Jungle formula.

quattrogmbh · 08-20-2010, 01:12 PM

+1 for the Avon Skin so Soft

tony20009 · 08-20-2010, 01:47 PM

Deet is the the active ingredient that works best.

If you can get a product that is more like a hand lotion consistency than like a liquid spray, you'll find it to work best as it'll stay on you longer and not leave that oily feeling.

I usually go to REI to buy such products. If you can find a good outdoorsy store, I'm sure you'll find a similar product there in the UK.

This is the stuff I use: http://www.rei.com/product/686229

jwbmw · 08-20-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonsteele

As above Jungle Forumla, anything with 50% DEET (100% seems a little OTT, especially when I've seen 50% eat the rubber seals on my kayak cag!) or the Avon stuff (I use it all the time when climbing and its gentle on your skin [leaves you smelling like a puff though]). I use Life Systems 50 now and never have any problems.

Yep Jungle Formula with > 50% Deet

hmi1750 · 08-20-2010, 08:02 PM

As said, Deet formulation but it will eat rubber and plastics and destroy car steering wheels as you drive and touch plastics in the car. Also tyres, tents, jackets etc if used too liberally as a spray.

08-18-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
madman Major Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (0)	Best insect / mosquito repellent Going to Mexico and need to know what is the best Mosquito repellent. What have you guys used/recommend. Cheers guys. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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08-18-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
ed335d Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 6,883 iTrader: (3) Garage List 57 e92 M3 [5.00] 2008 e92 335d [0.00]	Your own urine. If that doesn't work, Jungle Formula is pretty good. __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile

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08-18-2010, 02:27 PM	#7
madman Major Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (0)	__________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

08-18-2010, 02:34 PM	#8
madman Major Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (0)	Wow....Repel 100 looks awesome. Got some brill reviews. So strong it strips off nail polish..haha. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

08-18-2010, 02:18 PM	#3
JLR1969 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 318D Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,375 iTrader: (1)	REPEL 100 Extreme insect repellent Proven in India. It works.......... end of. http://www.outdoorworld.co.uk/repel-...l?currency=GBP

08-18-2010, 02:42 PM	#10
EddieL Second Lieutenant Drives: 320i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 284 iTrader: (0)	Avon Skin So Soft. I done a cycle event in the North West of Scotland and we were plagued with midges. After a near fist fight for the Skin So Soft, which I was sceptical about, you could see the midges still on you but no bites. In every shop we were in there were wide gaps on the shelfs where the stuff had sold out. __________________ AW 320i M Sport\|18" 193M\|Black Dakota\|Sat Nav\|Loudspeaker System\|Sun Protection + Grey Shade\|Heated Seats\|Visibility Package\|

08-18-2010, 02:45 PM	#11
themetz smokin' kipper Drives: //RS5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,412 iTrader: (2)	+1 for the DEET. This generally is thought to be the best chemical repellent - so the more of that you can find in the formula the better!

08-18-2010, 03:07 PM	#12
madman Major Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (0)	I Didn't know you could buy Avon products in the shops? __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

08-18-2010, 03:17 PM	#13
Oil Burner Captain Drives: E93 330d SE Auto Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wilts Posts: 614 iTrader: (0)	Anything that is Deet 50 is what i am given when out in some of the jungle malaria zones, and despite the fact i normally get bitten to buggery, seems to keep em away

08-18-2010, 03:19 PM	#14
Taxboy Enlisted Member Drives: E39 520SE Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	DEET will work but also be are that it will melt plastic - just something to think about before smothering yourself in it I believe the squaddies in Afghanistan swear by the Avon stuff

08-18-2010, 03:53 PM	#16
madman Major Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (0)	Well, cheers guy. After having a browse, seems like the recommended Repel 100 is the way to go. Doesn't seem to be anything better on the market. Thanks again! __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

08-19-2010, 03:48 AM	#17
jonsteele Old enough to know better! Drives: 320d M Sport, Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In a pub, in the middle of nowhere! Posts: 409 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1989 Landrover 90 [0.00] 2008 BMW 320d M Sport [0.00]	As above Jungle Forumla, anything with 50% DEET (100% seems a little OTT, especially when I've seen 50% eat the rubber seals on my kayak cag!) or the Avon stuff (I use it all the time when climbing and its gentle on your skin [leaves you smelling like a puff though]). I use Life Systems 50 now and never have any problems. __________________ Jon Steele 320d M Sport (E90) Le Mans Blue/18" Alloys/Bi Xenons/Climate Screen/Black, Heated Dakota Leather/6 CD Changer with Dension 500/Power Mirrors/M3 Lip Spoiler/Gloss Black Grills/Through Load, Storage pack, Lumbar Support, Smokers Deletion

08-19-2010, 04:08 AM	#18
NathanJT Techie Geek Drives: 330d M Sport Manual Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 681 iTrader: (0)	Do you have Hayfever? If so, switch to using Flixonase nasal spray. It's steroid based and because of this the little swines don't like the smell/taste of you! When we go on holiday I never normally use any repellent and hardly ever get bitten. Other than that, when in Sri Lanka (mental amount of mozzies) we used Jungle formula. __________________ 330d M-Sport \| Sapphire Black \| Black Dakota \| Nav Pro \| iDrive \| Bluetooth \| PDC \| Xenons \| Hot Seats \| Tracker \| Blacklines

08-20-2010, 01:12 PM	#19
quattrogmbh Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	+1 for the Avon Skin so Soft

08-20-2010, 01:47 PM	#20
tony20009 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,988 iTrader: (0)	Deet is the the active ingredient that works best. If you can get a product that is more like a hand lotion consistency than like a liquid spray, you'll find it to work best as it'll stay on you longer and not leave that oily feeling. I usually go to REI to buy such products. If you can find a good outdoorsy store, I'm sure you'll find a similar product there in the UK. This is the stuff I use: http://www.rei.com/product/686229 __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*

08-20-2010, 08:02 PM	#22
hmi1750 Major Drives: 330d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,095 iTrader: (0)	As said, Deet formulation but it will eat rubber and plastics and destroy car steering wheels as you drive and touch plastics in the car. Also tyres, tents, jackets etc if used too liberally as a spray. __________________ E90 330d MSport:Le Mans Blue: Xenons: Black Leather: Steptronic

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