I have actually found the opposite to be effective. The dirtier and smellier I am, the more natural and disgusting my scent, the less mosquitoes.
Not the case w/ sand flies. The more you smell the more they swarm. New Zealand has both. If you hate mosquitos w/ a passion and haven't got to meet the sand fly yet, you'll surely re-think that hatred.
Makes sense why kiwi's don't use tents... They build huts.
Our long-time Sponsor, BackcountryGear.com - The leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear:
Affiliate Disclaimer: This forum is an affiliate of BackcountryGear.com, Amazon.com, R.E.I. and others. The product links herein are linked to their sites. If you follow these links to make a purchase, we may get a small commission. This is our only source of support for these forums. Thanks.!