Mosquito Coil Dangers

[kiwipete]

Just something to keep in mind...

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

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

[SteveandViv]

I'll take my chances. It's either them or death by itching

[KingBilly]

We used to use the mozzie coils but now use the sandlewood sticks in the burner from Bunnings.  Very effective.

KB

[Mace]

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!!!

[xcvator]

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 

[Mace]

But what about the  Mad cow disease 

SHMBO is fine thanx for asking! 

[SteveandViv]

SHMBO is fine thanx for asking! 

I didn't know my misses had been sleeping around

[Jeepers Creepers]

I don't know how you blokes can be so rude about your wives. 

[gclan]

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 

[BobT]

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.

[Patt31]

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. 

[JU5T1N]

to busy ROFLMAO at previous comments.....no chance for the mozzies ATM

[fuji]

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

[GeoffA]

.........Might try my incense and see if that works on our next trip.

Careful........it might attract alternative lifestylers......

[GS]

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.