Mosquitoes use 3 tracking devices to find you.

1. carbon dioxide
2. body heat
3. body odour

The reason you often don’t notice when you’re under attack is the fact that mosquitos clinically use a minute amount of local anaesthetic when they bite, together with a blood anti coagulating agent they can often sit there undetected, drinking your blood for some time. How your body reacts to these agents is what causes that swelling and annoying itch. For some of us that can be worse than others. Generally over a period of time our body naturally reduces its reaction to this, which is why virgin visitors often seem more prone to bites than locals.

Apart from these side effects, the danger of virally transmitted diseases such as Ross River & Barmah Forest should be a foremost concern.

Although not fatal, nasty symptoms can persist for months to years

Making yourself less accessible and attractive to mosquitos is the best form of prevention.

• Cover up with loose clothing when and where possible.
• Mask mosquitoes attracting odours with a deterring scent.
• Try not to scratch as this can cause skin infections.
• Boost your body’s virus immunity and reduce allergic reactions with dietary supplements.
• Take note of spring tides (very high) particularly on a full moon and with little breeze, sandflies are extremely active at this time.

 “The Locals” natural remedy

Concerned by the toxic effect of chemical repellents was enough to inspire one Point Samson local in WA to come up with a natural alternative. Originally created to protect her family, this aromatherapy based and deet free lotion proved so effective she decided to make “The Locals sandfly and mozzie stuff” commercially available for all.

What makes it so special?
Made from the purest natural ingredients, essential oils and enriched with vitamin E, this unbelievable lotion is actually kind to your skin, whilst it’s pleasant scent creates an effective repellent, it also actively assists to:
• reduce your skins reaction to bites.
• heal and prevent skin infections.
• and increase your viral immunity.