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Title: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: kiwipete on January 05, 2013, 04:57:55 PM
Just something to keep in mind...

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/one-mosquito-coil-equals-100-cigarettes-says-expert-130632 (http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/one-mosquito-coil-equals-100-cigarettes-says-expert-130632)

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=mosquito+coils+dangerous (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=mosquito+coils+dangerous)


Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: SteveandViv on January 05, 2013, 05:07:44 PM
I'll take my chances. It's either them or death by itching ;D
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: KingBilly on January 05, 2013, 06:04:11 PM
We used to use the mozzie coils but now use the sandlewood sticks in the burner from Bunnings.  Very effective.

KB
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: Mace on January 05, 2013, 08:01:53 PM
Back in the 70's when I first started camping in the outback, smouldering cow dung did the trick.

Used to even light up a spaggetti tin filled with it in the shearers quarters near  Wannarring where we used to stay.

Never got infected with malaria!!!
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: xcvator on January 05, 2013, 08:41:05 PM
Back in the 70's when I first started camping in the outback, smouldering cow dung did the trick.

Used to even light up a spaggetti tin filled with it in the shearers quarters near  Wannarring where we used to stay.

Never got infected with malaria!!!
But what about the  Mad cow disease  :D :D
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: Mace on January 05, 2013, 09:33:58 PM
But what about the  Mad cow disease  :D :D

SHMBO is fine thanx for asking!  8)
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: SteveandViv on January 06, 2013, 12:13:29 AM
SHMBO is fine thanx for asking!  8)

I didn't know my misses had been sleeping around ;D
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 06, 2013, 06:07:20 AM
I don't know how you blokes can be so rude about your wives.  :angel:
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: gclan on January 06, 2013, 11:18:28 AM
I'm so glad my husband doesn't read this forum very often. I'd hate for him to pick up any terrible habits ::)

As for the mozzie coils, I think we just inhaled the equivalent of a year's worth of carcinogens in three days  :-\
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: BobT on January 06, 2013, 11:38:49 AM
Vitamin B1 from your local discount health food store might do it for you.  You don't smoke it, you swallow it.  Apparently Kiwis swear by it.  I used it in Ghana.  I don't know if it worked but I only got bitten once AFAIK in the four weeks I was there.  I don't know how it works.  It may have something to do with BO.  In any case, it's good for you.
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: Patt31 on January 07, 2013, 08:53:00 PM
Better than the tin citronella candels, got 2nd degree burns between my feet from one of those, had nothing to do with the fact I was 3/4 cut and tried to move it with my bare feet after it had burnt a hole in the plastic ground sheet.  :cup:

Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: JU5T1N on January 07, 2013, 11:35:22 PM
to busy ROFLMAO at previous comments.....no chance for the mozzies ATM
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: fuji on January 08, 2013, 05:07:41 AM
I agree with the sandalwood sticks. They have a pleasant odour and do the trick. Might try my incense and see if that works on our next trip.

Fuji
Title: Re: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: GeoffA on January 08, 2013, 06:19:35 AM
.........Might try my incense and see if that works on our next trip.

Careful........it might attract alternative lifestylers......
Title: Mosquito Coil Dangers
Post by: GS on January 13, 2013, 11:50:39 AM
Went to Bunnings and picked up one of these

http://www.newmountain.com.au/product.asp?id=1957

About $16 looks quite good and compact, the spike screws inside the diffuser when not in use, so nice and compact.

Refills are about $0.60 each

Will be throwing out the carcinogenic coils now.