03-06-2008, 02:56 PM
Maybe some people are just more succulent than others 
Funnily enough, I never get bitten either, but I probably just taste way too bitter :twisted:
They haven't actually proved scientifically that garlic acts as a repellant as such - or even citronella, which is a common ingredient in sprays. They think they may work as 'cloaking' agents instead which mask human and animal chemicals, thus blocking the mozzies receptors- so it's potential meal becomes invisible. I think there is still research underway.
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Funnily enough, I never get bitten either, but I probably just taste way too bitter :twisted:
They haven't actually proved scientifically that garlic acts as a repellant as such - or even citronella, which is a common ingredient in sprays. They think they may work as 'cloaking' agents instead which mask human and animal chemicals, thus blocking the mozzies receptors- so it's potential meal becomes invisible. I think there is still research underway.
(Edited for grammar)
Memmia AKA Joanne Wenlock.
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