| Author: |
joan collins |
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'AN EFFECTIVE BUT EXPENSIVE MOSQUITO REPELLANT' |
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| Strengths: |
Repels a large number of insect types. Counter-intuitively, appears to be longer lasting on the skin than the 100% version - perhaps the base binds it to the skin better? Non-irritating on the skin and doesn't seem to attack plastic with the ferocity of the full-strength version. The spray is handy to apply. |
| Weaknesses: |
Doesn't repel all insects, specifically sandflies and some kinds of tick. Needs to be applied carefully and thoroughly - any blank spots will be swiftly located by the mosquitoes. Very expensive, and seems to get used up in no time - you may be able to find cheaper Deet-based repellants at overseas destinations. |
| Overall: |
I've used this in many different environments, including jungle, and it seems to repel mosquitoes effectively, needing only one or two reapplicaions a day. However, locally-purchased Deet-based repellants were just as effective and several times cheaper. Remember it's not a full-spectrum repellant and that you will need to supplement with permethrin and oil where necessary. |
| Breakdown |
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Overall Rating |
| Performance |
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80% |
| Reliability |
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80% |
| Value |
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40% |
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