With mosquito season officially abuzz The Telegraph asked: “Whatâ??s your secret bug repellent?”

Al McIntosh

“Standing in the middle of a campfire every morning.”

Katie Perkowski
“I just let them bite me.”

J.D. Dudley

 “Banana peels rubbed on the skin.”

Bob Williams

“Cigarette smoke keeps them away.”

Rex Emerson

 		“Keeping dryer sheets in your pockets.”

 

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December 18, 2025
Let it snow

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December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

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December 11, 2025
Big plans

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