They always make a beeline for me. I have a blood disorder so I think they must like the taste of me. I did read somwhere that when a person is lacking in vit.B you are more likely to attract them. The best repellent I`ve tried is "jungle spray" It`s what a lot of the armed forces use in mosquito areas. Also my sister recently picked up a book listing the advantages of cider vinegar. Take 2tbl spoons 1 tsp spoon of local honey, mix with a small amount of hot water. Then drink it down fast. Do this (should be twice dailey, morning and evening) Within a few weeks the mossies will keep away.It is also good for digestion it for some reason helps you lose weight. If you are eating sensibly. It does have many hidden properties. It is also said to help reduce the symptoms of hay fever if it is used with locally grown honey. Maybe it helps acclimatise the sufferer to local pollen used in the manufacture of the honey. Anyway It works for me. Di S.x