Mosquito Repellant

Is it safe to use the citronella/olive oil mixture if you're pregnant?

Where can I buy citronella oil? I've been scouring the malls but I can't seem to find one.

i took the kids to the beach in bataan a few weekends ago and i used the antimosquito patches (i'm selling them kasi and wanted to see how effective they were) that you have a picture of here. it worked remarkably well! i would put a patch at hip-level on my pants and it would protect me and my 3 month old (who i'd be carrying). i put one on the inside leg of the shorts that my older boys would wear and they didn't get bitten! i'm so surprised and pleased that it works! usually the boys are bitten a minimum of 5 times in a day... but this time, zero! galeng talaga! the scent of Citronella is a bit strong, but since that's what keeps the mosquitoes away, i just kept it away from mine and my kids' noses. =)

you should invest in some ARNYWEAR it is a fabric that contains a totaly natural repellant. it is safe for kids and babies. you can use the fabric squres to sleep on or wear. you either rub them or your body heat keeps it active.. i tried it on my holiday n thought that it was great!

@nicquee -

I get Bioneem from our pedia's secretary for P350 (110 ml tube). It's a little bit expensive but I usually buy 4-5 tubes each time kasi nga they're not available elsewhere.

I recently had an offer to be a reseller of Bioneem but you'll have to purchase a kit for 3K (with Bioneem Lotion, ointments, soap etc). Since I use it a lot naman, I'm seriously thinking about taking the offer. Share na lang kami ng SIL ko sa initial cost since she uses the product too. After that, you can buy the items at a discounted price.

As for effectivity, I still think that Off works better, but the DEET thing scares me a little. So, this is the best alternative for me plus I love its moisturizing effect. I still keep a bottle of Off Overtime just in case. Hehe!

I've also tried Shoo Fly from Indigo Baby. Smells a little like Bioneem (probably the citronella). You just need to re-apply every so often.

I've been seeing BIONEEM in my pedia's clinic but I haven't bought one. Is it really effective? It's price is 325 i think for a 100ml tube. Is that reasonable?

hi, is chicco mosquito repellent really effective? my son is 3 months old now, and im worried bout the mosquito bite on his skin... really want to protect him from mosquito bites... kindly help me naman to find the best and suitable on his age mosquito repellent....

I like the product "shoo-fly-dont bother me" of IndigoBaby here in the Philippines...

It is made of natural ingredients and are safe for babies to use.
Makes use of essential oils such as citronella and lavender

Hello, you might want to try our Bioneem insect repellent lotion. Have been using it for my boys since November and I'm quite happy with it. It's a natural and organic repellent which has neem and other philippine herbs like citronella,lemongrass, atis extract,etc. Aside from the repellent properties of neem,atis extracts have been found to be effective in repelling Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in local studies. That's why the protection can last up to 9 hours according to some who have used it. And it's less worrisome to reapply(in these dengue plagued times) compared to the deet containing repellents, of which the AAP is recommending to use only products with 10% or less deet in children.

I also use chicco insect repellant bec it says it is safe for babies 0 months.

There's also this insect repellant bracelet called Bugslock. Citronella based and DEET free. Available online at http://proudmamastore.multiply.com. Sells for P200 each and comes in blue, pink and orange. great for moms who prefer not applying the repellant directly on the skin. Made in Korea.

Hi, I used Chicco mosquito repellants but they didn't seem to work. I tried the roll-on, the spray, even the plug-in. :-( I'm now using the badger. I don't like how it smells but I hope it works. :-)

I react to the smell of pure citronella oil so I can't use it on my daughter. What I did was I used citromint oil in the oil burner. The oil (and the burner) can be found at a stall in Crossings (Shangri-la) at EDSA-Shaw. Of course, you also need to be careful with stagnant water. Always empty your pails and dippers so that there will be no breeding place for the mosquitoes.

hi moms!

My son has been using OFF Kids eversince he had Dengue :( That time he was 1.6 years old and it was a grueling 1 week. That was a year ago and he's doing well. I've not noticed any bad change in him, only good. He is advanced intellectually, so I guess it's okay.

I've had my reservations about using OFF but since the dengue thing, ay! no more taking chances.

He's doing fine naman, so I guess it's okay.

I just bought a mosquito repellant.. Chicco yung brand. nakalagay sa harap for 0months so i guess safe siya.

Hi Giselle!
California Babies is also citronella-based, with lemongrass and eucalyptus. Chicco is neem-oil based (though they call it Indian lilac). I also researched on neem and unfortunately, its tests on effectiveness are also inconclusive.

I used citronella and eucalyptus spray on my son every morning before going to school. It's funny because one day he told me "Mommy, can you use the other one na lang (he meant Off), because the mosquitoes still bite me!" I reluctantly switched back to DEET-based Off. :-(

Hello! I've found this citronella lotion which comes in a convenient pump bottle from dermadoctor.com. It's called California Babies and it helps keep the mosquitoes away. A little pricey with 10$ a bottle but I have been using it for a year already. Although I would still suggest wearing cotton pajamas during the daytime as further deterrent. I've seen Chicco anti-mosquito products on the baby shelves (sprays, ointments, electrical repellants) recently and I wonder if they work...

Hi Rinna,
Badger & Burts Bees are also citronella-based, with a few added ingredients like lemongrass and geranium. Siguro ganoon na nga lang, apply the product every 15-30 minutes, or fully-clothe the baby or don't expose him outside na lang. US NIH doesn't recommend putting mosquito repellent till 2 years old. :-(

Hi Snoopymom,
I use Badger Bug Balm or Burts Bees Insect repellant on my son who is 16mos old. So far, it seems to work on him. I do have to apply it constantly though in order for it to be effective. My son is at the age where he still puts things in his mouth (including his own body parts) so I'm leery about using DEET. I'll probably use DEET as needed (like if there's a risk of dengue, lyme disease, etc) when he's a little bit older.

Hi moms!
Sorry to burst some bubbles here... I came across some clinical trials by reputable scientific research centers abroad, comparing the effectivity of various repellents, including DEET, citronella, eucalyptus, soybean oil, etc. The most consistent results still show DEET-based products as most effective (3-6 hrs protection for 23.8% DEET), followed by soybean oil (16 mins to 3 hrs protection). The best results shown by citronella was 1 hr (Natrapel). All other citronella-based products showed inconsistent results, from 5-30 mins (Buzz Away) to as low as 1-15 mins (Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard). Off Skintastic for Kids, which is 4.5% DEET, showed 45 mins to 2 hrs effectivity.

I personally don't like using DEET on my kids too, since there are documented cases (though rare) of neurological effects, especially on kids. I'm therefore confused if I should continue using DEET (just have to be careful how to apply it), or use citronella though I know it is not as effective. I don't want to take a chance with dengue...

i dont know how to make insect or mosquito repellant....please give some procedure.....

hi there!i'm new here.is citronella spray ok for my baby?he has G6PD e.

hi ris, giga is available in shoppesville na rin, 2nd floor, near kodak.

Hi! where in tiendesitas ulit do they sell the insect repellants? :) thanks!

peasmom, this is Joey, I couldn't remember my old password :(. Yes, don't follow the links above na. It's either http://ethanstore.multiply.com or http://ethansstore.blogspot.com .

Peasmom, this is Joey (Sorry Jenn, I lost the password to "Joey" :( ). Yes, http://ethanstore.multiply.com or http://ethansstore.blogspot.com are my sites :).

Hi, peasmom. This is Joey. (Sorry, Jenn. I totally forgot my password). Anyway, yes, my site is now http://ethanstore.multiply.com (single s) or http://ethansstore.blogspot.com (2 s). Thanks for asking.

joey, the link you provided does not exist. but there's ethanstore (with one s). is this your site?

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Hallooo!

Ako may tanong, kelangan ba bfad approved itong mga natural insect repellants? I have a 3month old and I'm a little worried about putting this on her skin.

I also got citronella coil (katol). It's non-toxic and comes in different bright colors. I think they're made from taiwan. I bought them from tiendesita. They cost Php 200 for 20 coils. They're also good when your outdoors. Sometimes kasi we stay in the garden and it's time consuming if we all put on lotions pa.

Yes, it's directly applied on the skin. :) You can email me at ethansstore@gmail.com for other inquiries.

hi joey, i can't access your store... is that applied directly on baby's skin? how is the payment and delivery mode? tnx.

You might wanna try our Natural insect repellant. It's VCO (virgin coconut oil) based, with essential oils of citronella, lavender and lemongrass. Affordable too! Costs only Php60 for the 50 mL bottle and Php99 for the 100 mL bottle. Here's a picture and description: http://ethansstore.multiply.com/photos/photo/31/3

Ordering and shipping information here: http://ethansstore.multiply.com/journal/item/3

Hi everyone. Try essence of eucalyptus. It smells good, and is not oily or sticky. Its available in Mercury Drugstores.

hi, rizza, you might want to check out www.ilogmaria.com. they sell natural insect repellant too and the scent is citronella.

Im from Batangas is there any other store that sell citronella aside from tiendesitas?

I use Enfant Mosquito Repellant. I'm inclined to use enfant products, the ingredients sound safer than that of J&J products. I hope to try the citronella VCO spray. =)

BTW, for a time, we've used the Goodsphere Citronella Essence to cover the room. I mix it up with peppermint or eucalyptus. It doesn't just get the bugs off but also cleans the air.

http://www.goodsphere.co.uk/

you can also buy citronella spray at tiendesitas at the GIGA store:-)

Where can I buy the citronella scented vco spray?

hi, sguisihan! VCO is virgin coconut oil =)

what is VCO spray?

jill: hahaha. that's exactly what i was gonna say. Ü i love the vco spray your mom gave me for maddie and mick. Ü i also like the j & j, but i don't think they have it anymore. i looked everywhere for it when i was there. it's the one in the green bottle, right? Ü

we use this citronella scented VCO spray. it really smells good, it's more of cologne nga than an anti-mosquito spray.

i also like the johnson's anti mosquito clear lotion. not sure lang nga if it has no DDT. but it smells great too :)