The outbreak of dengue fever followed a period of unusually hot and humid weather in Central America that may be linked to global warming. Dengue is a new disease and remains relatively mysterious. To learn more about mosquito-borne diseases in Mexico and Central America visit the web page of the United States Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia . I use a few drops of Pennyroyal oil on each limb, rubbing it in to thoroughly spread the oily extract evenly over the limb. Pennyroyal Oil is available in health food stores.
Most containers have an integral eyedropper which is handy.
According to the health food gurus, women who are pregnant or in the process of becoming thereof should not use Pennyroyal Oil. The extract is supposedly safe for use on children, but a prudent parent should check with their doctor first. Thanks for posting my write up on La Cueva so quickly. Mexican insects have absolutely no respect for lethal American-made chemicals manufactured for the express purpose of rendering them biteless. I never go outside without spraying liberal amounts of Cutter's or Deep Wood's Off insect repellent all over my body.