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I'm not a fan of plugging in chemicals but I am so fed up of being feasted on

I've seen this advertised and wonder if it or something like it would be ok? Would it piss off wildlife/birds/cats etc as well??




I've got two Raid Max plugs in and going now, need to get some refils but apparently they last ten days ??


Any other advice? Anything less Chemical? Did I read here that eating Marmite helps repel them? I have Marmite, so can go back to Marmite on toast in the morning

Now off to find the anti mozzie cold cream to try and reduce the reaction

You have to rub the Marmite on your skin for it to be effective. Mossies can smell the CO2 in your breath so rub it all over your face to mask your exhaled breath.

The Marmite thing is Vitamin B. It has B1,2,3 and 12 Chemist recommended I take it to help deter the little blood-stealing

Vit B supplements contain less salt than Marmite.

Can't confirm it works though.

Can't see that ultrasonic thing working either though.

Edit: the Vit B thing hasn't survived testing but, as ever, you don't know who paid for/did the testing. Probably DEET sellers.

I might have been pulling your leg

Avon, Skin So Soft. Apparently it keeps them away better than proper repellents.

Ian wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 6:29 pm You have to rub the Marmite on your skin for it to be effective. Mossies can smell the CO2 in your breath so rub it all over your face to mask your exhaled breath.

Ian wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 6:36 pm I might have been pulling your leg

I know I'm daft, but even I didn't think I should actually spread the marmite on my face!!

I am planning to take it as a hot drink cos I don't really eat a lot of bread

Count Steer wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 6:31 pm The Marmite thing is Vitamin B. It has B1,2,3 and 12 Chemist recommended I take it to help deter the little blood-stealing

Vit B supplements contain less salt than Marmite.

Can't confirm it works though.

Can't see that ultrasonic thing working either though.

Edit: the Vit B thing hasn't survived testing but, as ever, you don't know who paid for/did the testing. Probably DEET sellers.

I couldn't see how the electronic thing would work. Whats really annoying is I like having the windows open, but that then diffuses the RAID plug effectiveness But it did help

Will get back on the Vit B supplements (not a bad thing for me even if there is no mozzie benefit!)

Mr Nozzle wrote: Mon Jun 15, 2026 7:21 am Avon, Skin So Soft. Apparently it keeps them away better than proper repellents.

Is that still true? I thought it was an old formula that they have now changed? If it does still work I'm off to find some (get someone to post me some!!)


The Raid Max plugs did seem to help. Downside is I need to close the windows and doors

Also need to buy some of those magnetic anti mozzie window and door thingies FFS

I do love living down here, just hadn't expected to be a walking (hobbling) buffet this early in the year

Years ago I got a friend to slather toothpaste all over his neck to 'get rid' of a love bite

Ian wrote: Mon Jun 15, 2026 12:51 pm Years ago I got a friend to slather toothpaste all over his neck to 'get rid' of a love bite

Loving your work here!