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Mosquitoes and other pests may be small, but they can pack an itchy, irritating punch during summer fun. Stay bite-free this season with these tips from leading experts.
Dr. Alan M. Dattner, New York-based holistic dermatologist
Take up to 100mg of riboflavin (also known as vitamin B2) about an hour before heading outdoors. Though little research has been done on the subject, the vitamin may work by giving off an odor that's unappealing to insects (but undetectable to humans).
Take up to 100mg of riboflavin (also known as vitamin B2) about an hour before heading outdoors. Though little research has been done on the subject, the vitamin may work by giving off an odor that's unappealing to insects (but undetectable to humans).
Seth Levy, American Hiking Society trail protection advocate
Avoid going outdoors at dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are out in full force. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants with tightly woven fabric and avoid using floral-scented lotions, lip products and shampoos (they taste good to bugs).
Avoid going outdoors at dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are out in full force. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants with tightly woven fabric and avoid using floral-scented lotions, lip products and shampoos (they taste good to bugs).
Dr. Ranella Hirsch, top dermatologist, researcher and author
Insect repellents that contain the chemical ingredient DEET are the most effective (if you're leery of putting them on your skin, spray it on your clothes instead). If you want to go natural, look for soybean oil on the labels of brands like Bite Blocker (available at Whole Foods Market).
Insect repellents that contain the chemical ingredient DEET are the most effective (if you're leery of putting them on your skin, spray it on your clothes instead). If you want to go natural, look for soybean oil on the labels of brands like Bite Blocker (available at Whole Foods Market).
first appeared: 6/1/2009
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