Comments on: Deet or Deet Free: I Used Natrapel Instead of Off and The Mosquitoes Won http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/ Moomettes Magnificents is a site about a New England Mom Blogger from Connecticut who writes about Baby Boomers and grandparents who love to enjoy grandchildren, family, experience new adventures, travel, eat good food and generally enjoy life Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ellen http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-26813 Ellen Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:18:11 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-26813 Supposedly the little boogers prefer type "O" blood- dont know how true that is or isnt. I too am a skeeter magnet. When I get them while fishing- it is mud to the rescue. It takes down the swelling & I guess mosquitoes dont like biting through it. Benedryyl does the trick for me afterwards- then I am out like a light :) Mud & all! Supposedly the little boogers prefer type “O” blood- dont know how true that is or isnt. I too am a skeeter magnet.
When I get them while fishing- it is mud to the rescue. It takes down the swelling & I guess mosquitoes dont like biting through it.
Benedryyl does the trick for me afterwards- then I am out like a light :) Mud & all!

]]> By: Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-21277 Moomette's Magnificents (Admin) Thu, 27 May 2010 01:17:34 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-21277 Hello Simon: Thanks for the information on your products. I've heard of AfterBite, and will be contacting you via email per your suggestion. By the way, we've spent some time up in your "neck of the woods" - The White Mountains and Littleton NH ! .-= Look at what Moomette hopes you'll read: ...<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/moomettesmagnificents/dIhh/~3/8qQ3iGrmUIo/" rel="nofollow">Summer Travel Tips: May is NAVTEQ GPS Map Update Month</a> =-. Hello Simon:

Thanks for the information on your products. I’ve heard of AfterBite, and will be contacting you via email per your suggestion. By the way, we’ve spent some time up in your “neck of the woods” – The White Mountains and Littleton NH !
.-= Look at what Moomette hopes you’ll read: …Summer Travel Tips: May is NAVTEQ GPS Map Update Month =-.

]]> By: simon http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-21275 simon Wed, 26 May 2010 20:25:20 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-21275 Hey Moomette, Saw your recent re-tweet of your complaint re: Natrapel 8 hour. I'm very sorry to hear that you had an unsatisfactory experience with our product. There are various factors that can undercut the effectiveness of insect repellent -- e.g. bugs are attracted to dark clothing, perfume or heavily scented antiperspirants. Another factor is body chemistry. Everyone has a different body chemistry which can directly impact on the effectiveness of an insect repellent. You could be one of those rare, unlucky folks for whom Picaridin -- the active ingredient in Natrapel 8 hour -- doesn't work. Picaridin is recommended by the CDC for repelling insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, black fly's, etc. Natrapel 8 hour actually contains 20% Picaridin -- the most of any insect repellent sold in the U.S. -- and has been proven, based on scientific studies, to repel mosquitoes, ticks, etc for 8+ hours. Consumer Reports Magazine recently gave Natrapel 8 hour a much prized "recommended" rating as part of its insect repellent study. There are even some EPA-approved studies which show that the formula in Natrapel 8 hour provides 12+ hours of protection against some species of mosquitoes. That's why we say confidently, based on the studies, that Natrapel 8 hour is as effective as DEET. All of the claims we make re: duration of protection have to be supported by scientific studies and approved by gov't regulatory agencies (e.g. EPA). I'm not at all dismissing your experience. I would be happy to provide you with samples of our Ben's Tick and Insect repellent, which contains 30% DEET, to test out. Ben's is alcohol free, so it won't irritate the skin like other DEET-based repellents that contain alcohol do. Re: your bug bites, I would recommend AfterBite, which contains ingredients that provide sustained relief from itching/swelling of insect bites and stings. There are AfterBite formulas available for both kids and extra-strength versions for adults. Since you're based in New England, I'm sure you've heard of both. If not, here are links to the products -- (<a href="http://bit.ly/bhh84x" rel="nofollow">Ben's</a>) (<a href="http://bit.ly/bTITZm" rel="nofollow">AfterBite</a>) Pls DM your address and we'll get the Ben's to you for testing. Thx Moomette. Sorry for the long-ish post. Best regards -- Simon at Tender Hey Moomette,

Saw your recent re-tweet of your complaint re: Natrapel 8 hour. I’m very sorry to hear that you had an unsatisfactory experience with our product. There are various factors that can undercut the effectiveness of insect repellent — e.g. bugs are attracted to dark clothing, perfume or heavily scented antiperspirants. Another factor is body chemistry. Everyone has a different body chemistry which can directly impact on the effectiveness of an insect repellent. You could be one of those rare, unlucky folks for whom Picaridin — the active ingredient in Natrapel 8 hour — doesn’t work.

Picaridin is recommended by the CDC for repelling insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, black fly’s, etc. Natrapel 8 hour actually contains 20% Picaridin — the most of any insect repellent sold in the U.S. — and has been proven, based on scientific studies, to repel mosquitoes, ticks, etc for 8+ hours. Consumer Reports Magazine recently gave Natrapel 8 hour a much prized “recommended” rating as part of its insect repellent study. There are even some EPA-approved studies which show that the formula in Natrapel 8 hour provides 12+ hours of protection against some species of mosquitoes. That’s why we say confidently, based on the studies, that Natrapel 8 hour is as effective as DEET. All of the claims we make re: duration of protection have to be supported by scientific studies and approved by gov’t regulatory agencies (e.g. EPA). I’m not at all dismissing your experience. I would be happy to provide you with samples of our Ben’s Tick and Insect repellent, which contains 30% DEET, to test out. Ben’s is alcohol free, so it won’t irritate the skin like other DEET-based repellents that contain alcohol do. Re: your bug bites, I would recommend AfterBite, which contains ingredients that provide sustained relief from itching/swelling of insect bites and stings. There are AfterBite formulas available for both kids and extra-strength versions for adults.

Since you’re based in New England, I’m sure you’ve heard of both. If not, here are links to the products — (Ben’s) (AfterBite)

Pls DM your address and we’ll get the Ben’s to you for testing. Thx Moomette. Sorry for the long-ish post. Best regards — Simon at Tender

]]> By: WAHM Shelly Hill - Tupperware Direct Sales Consultant - Guest Post | Moomette's Magnificents http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-13356 WAHM Shelly Hill - Tupperware Direct Sales Consultant - Guest Post | Moomette's Magnificents Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:59:05 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-13356 [...] line.  We’ve been doing quite a bit of camping this summer (you have to read my mosquito post) and this is just perfect for packing our produce, vegetables  and other food items that need [...] [...] line.  We’ve been doing quite a bit of camping this summer (you have to read my mosquito post) and this is just perfect for packing our produce, vegetables  and other food items that need [...]

]]> By: Jayne http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-13349 Jayne Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:58:07 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-13349 Oh. My. Goodness. I can only imagine what you're going through. I only have about 5 and I am waking up in the middle of the night scratching! .-= Jayne @ Misplaced City Girl´s last blog ..How do I explain... =-. Oh. My. Goodness. I can only imagine what you’re going through. I only have about 5 and I am waking up in the middle of the night scratching!
.-= Jayne @ Misplaced City Girl´s last blog ..How do I explain… =-.

]]> By: Lorie Shewbridge http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-13345 Lorie Shewbridge Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:58:05 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-13345 I'm one of those that is a skeeter magnet and get a HORRIBLE reaction to the bites... I swell up and then get allergic reations to the bites. I can only use repellents that have DEET in them and have been using them since I was a kid, with no ill effects. I used Deep Woods OFF! for camping trips and hiking when I was a kid ~ all through-out the Appalachian trail. The only thing that ever helped my itching was straight isopropyl alcohol, but only for a short period, and then Rx strength hydrocortisone and prednisone. Good luck with your itches, sorry about the bites, I KNOW how miserable you are! I’m one of those that is a skeeter magnet and get a HORRIBLE reaction to the bites… I swell up and then get allergic reations to the bites. I can only use repellents that have DEET in them and have been using them since I was a kid, with no ill effects. I used Deep Woods OFF! for camping trips and hiking when I was a kid ~ all through-out the Appalachian trail.

The only thing that ever helped my itching was straight isopropyl alcohol, but only for a short period, and then Rx strength hydrocortisone and prednisone. Good luck with your itches, sorry about the bites, I KNOW how miserable you are!

]]> By: Josephine http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-13344 Josephine Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:48:58 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-13344 I'm sorry you got bitten so much - maybe you have mosquito-lovin' sugar blood! Next time reach for a little off and it shouldn't be sooo bad - everything in moderation is my mom's advice! .-= Josephine´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.powderroomgraffiti.com/byte-it/completely-spotified.html" rel="nofollow">Completely Spotified: An offputting name but a great product</a> =-. I’m sorry you got bitten so much – maybe you have mosquito-lovin’ sugar blood!

Next time reach for a little off and it shouldn’t be sooo bad – everything in moderation is my mom’s advice!
.-= Josephine´s last blog ..Completely Spotified: An offputting name but a great product =-.

]]> By: Moomette's Magnificents http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-13270 Moomette's Magnificents Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:26:20 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-13270 Hi Christine - I am really convinced now that I read that Wikipedia article that there's something to it for being a Mosquito Magnet. Hi Christine – I am really convinced now that I read that Wikipedia article that there’s something to it for being a Mosquito Magnet.

]]> By: Moomette's Magnificents http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-13269 Moomette's Magnificents Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:25:22 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-13269 Thanks for the great link Erin! I had my DH watch the video and it was really interesting. You're right about Deet not being so bad for the kids any longer. Now to just convince my DD26. Thanks for the great link Erin! I had my DH watch the video and it was really interesting. You’re right about Deet not being so bad for the kids any longer. Now to just convince my DD26.

]]> By: Moomette's Magnificents http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/deet-or-deet-free-i-used-natrapel-instead-of-off-and-the-mosquitoes-won/#comment-13268 Moomette's Magnificents Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:24:00 +0000 http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/?p=3839#comment-13268 Hi Amanda - I think I heard something once about the B6 tablets. Must look into it. Hi Amanda – I think I heard something once about the B6 tablets. Must look into it.

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