To pack (2) : Fighting Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are not our friends. And we do not want them around us. And especially not around our kids. Especially Tad, as he has sometimes very strong allergic reaction to a bite. So we are trying to be prepared to prevent all of us and to lower the risks of meeting with not welcomed nor pleasant Malaria, Dengue, Japanese Encephalitis or other serious infectious disease.

Our weapons.

BushMan 40% deet repelent ( worked very well everywhere I have traveled in past years),

Incognito repelent (to be tested for the first time),

Tea Tree oil,

Okoubaca,

Citronella oil,

Fenistil drops and gel

Zap-Ease (to be tested for the first time)

Homeopathic: Ledum Palustre, Poumon histamine, Apis mellifica

We also take one mosquito net to be sure we have it by hand if needed in some accommodation.

In general, to lower the risk of mosquito bite it is advised to wear neutral color long sleeve shirts and trousers. So we have them packed for our kids as well.

Dengue mosquitoes are present during the day and Malaria ones are especially active during the dusk and dawn. Japanese Encephalitis is more spread in rural areas (with higher risk during a rainy season).

So while we want to be out during a day we can try at least to not to be out during at sunset time to lower the risk of Malaria. As we plan to visit some rural areas we will have to be also careful.

We want to travel, not to be "safely" at home. So we can not accept just read prevention "advice" on some webs to "Choose sightseeing trips in enclosed vehicles (tour buses) while in rural areas" or "Do not travel to Asia". Being aware of risks and adequately prepared helps to lower them to an acceptable level. Anyway, wish us no bad luck please.

By the way. Did you know mosquito has actually 6 needles to use on us?