Mosquito repellent: bring from home or buy local brands?
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Sarah Jenkins•310 rep4
Should I pack strong DEET from home, or are the local mosquito repellents in Sri Lanka better suited for tropical bugs?
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Bring one bottle of strong DEET for jungle treks or safaris. For everyday evening use, buy a local brand called "Soffel" (the pink floral one). It smells great, isn’t sticky, and works perfectly for evenings on the beach.
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Marc Dubois•620 rep3
Soffel is magic. You can buy it at any Food City or Keells supermarket for a couple of dollars. Don’t weigh your bag down with 5 cans of Off! from home.
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Liam O Connor•410 rep2
You can also buy natural citronella oil here very cheaply. It is chemical-free and works well, though you have to reapply it more frequently than DEET.
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