Bonjour, j'aimerais savoir si quel qu' un avait déjà essayé en INDE le produit Anti moustique naturel EUBIOLAB M.680.
Est ce vraiment efficace ? parce que pour fixer un moustiquaire pas évident je pense et puis c'est encombrant dans un sac à dos non?
J'ai trouvé en pharmacie des bracelets Parakito avec tablette anti-moustiques aux huiles essentielles qui se glisse dans le bracelets, la tablette dure 15 jours et elle est waterproof.
Cependant j'ai évité de le mouiller. On peut mettre un bracelet à la cheville et un au poignet et c'est bien assez car ça diffuse assez large, ils sont plutôt sympas, les indiens ont trouvé ça smart et génial!
J'ai changé la tablette au bout de 10 jours car je trouvais que le parfum était moins fort, mais si ça se trouve cela aurait fonctionné 15 jours. J'ai gardé ces bracelets non stop.
Je ne sais plus le prix c'était un kit avec un bracelet et deux tablettes soit 1 mois de répulsif anti-moustiques
Je viens de lancer une recherche, et que vois-je! La marque à son site :
Et puis lorsque l'on ne dort pas, on ne se ballade pas avec une moustiquaire au dessus de la tête.
Perso je n'ai jamais aimé les moustiquaires on étouffe dedans
Moi je prends les bracelets Parakito (produit biocide de type 19, 22.8% d'essence de lavandin) comme je te l'indiquais plus une boules électrique anti-moustiques avec des tablettes pour la chambre et le ventilo en marche pour les éloigner du lit.
J'avais pris aussi une bombe anti-moustique spéciale "régions tropicales" mais je ne l'ai presque pas utilisée pb d'allergie, mais c'est le plus puissant et pas plus de 2 pulvérisations par jour.
moustiquaire + ficelle + vrille à bois + vis crochet
tu fais des trous dans le mur?
Ça va pas la tête ! 😮
Je fais des trous très discrets avec la vrille à bois (si c'est nécessaire) dans les chambranles des portes ou des fenêtres pour y visser les vis crochet auquelles j'accroche la ficelle que je tend ensuite à travers toute la chambre jusqu'à un autre point d'accroche de l'autre côté. J'essaye que cette ficelle passe au dessus du lit, l'idéal étant au tiers de la longueur du lit côté tête de celui-ci😏
Il y a aussi bien souvent un ou des cadre(s) accroché(s) à des clous plantés dans les murs. S'en servir en priorité après avoir vérifier leur solidité de fixation dans le mur.
Attention à ne pas casser le verre en décrochant les cadres 🤪
Attention aussi au ventilateur de plafond quand on tend la ficelle et qu'on y accroche la moustiquaire 😕
Attention enfin à placer la vrille à bois dans le bagage en soute car sinon ... confisqué au contrôle d'embarquement 🏴☠️
+ 1 !! (on tout de suite voit un grand voyageur 😎)
mais aussi : un elastique sur le bord (ou tout simplement aux angles - comme un drap housse) de la moustiquere (faire avant le voyage) - elle ne sorte plus !
une autre astuce a voir : au dessus de la moustiquere un drap etendu (sur les ficelles) - on peut mettre le fan a fond sans risque d'avoir le courant d'air directement sur soi. Sur le drap on peut mettre aussi ses affaires a secher (ou attacher les chaussettes directement sur les pales 😛, je rigole ....)
Ouaou ... la technique se perfectionne !
Je suis une adepte du ventilo à fond mais pas plus !!!!!!
Blague à part, je ne suis pas toubib, mais que je sache malarone et compagnie ça protège de la malaria sauf que les moustic ça donne aussi chikunkugna ou dengue ......conclusion la meilleure solution c'est de ne pas se faire piquer .
Après, chacun ses astuces répulsif (odomos particulièrement efficace mais sent pas bon), moustiquaire, vêtements couvrant, diffuseurs, ventilo... à combiner suivant le moment de la journée !
Retour d'expérience d'un résident tropical.
Au bord du soir, préparer un plat dans la cuisine sans protection c'est 1 à 5 piqures en 8 minutes.
J'ajouterai donc à la moustiquaire pour la nuit, des manches longues et un pantalon léger.
Avec un traitement à la perméthrine et c'est le top, c'est mécanique et 100%.
Il y a des moustiques qui arrivent a transpercer la toile de mon hamac ou la moustiquaire quand la viande est proche.
C'est dans la forêt tropicale, ils manquent peut être d'éducation.
Pour la protection de la peau c'est du DEET, une étude sérieuse en 1992 menée au Cameroun avait démontré son efficacité.
90% de protection pendant 5h ensuite ça perd son efficacité*. J'en mets vers 18h et je suis tranquille.
Il y a eu une autre étude sérieuse faite en Angleterre l'année dernière, le DEET arrive toujours en tête.
Avec un retour d'expérience de plus de 40 ans, il n'y a eu que 90 problèmes avérés sur 5 milliards et aux USA dans les centres anti poisons, 168 déclarations (pas toujours avérés) pour 6,7 millions.
Dans les pays tempérés, on le déconseille aux jeunes enfants et on préconise 15% pour les enfants.
Dans les pays tropicaux, le risque éventuel pour les jeunes enfants s'efface devant le risque des maladie transmises.
Comme le chocolat, le chien ne supporte pas le DEET.
Normalement l'efficacité est avec une concentration > à 30%, pour la dernière épidémie de dengue, j'avais acheté en gros du DEET à 15% pour les enfants du quartier, j'ai donc employé le reste, paradoxalement il me parait plus efficace que celui à 30%, ce n'est pas une généralité, ne pas prendre pour argent comptant, l'efficacité est aussi due au polymère associé**. C'est une marque et un vingtaine de mollets, ce n'est pas une étude, c'est un cas.
Pour la nuit, c'est moustiquaire, c'est 100% et dans les pays à moustiques les crochets sont normalement déjà installés.
Ensuite le ventilateur et la clim, moins efficace et ici c'est du courant alternatif, dans le sens "un coup il y en a, un coup il y en a pas"
Au moment où j'écris, il y a un moustique qui se ballade, pas de problème avec le ventilateur.
Les diffuseurs, vu l'aération d'une maison tropicale, pas toujours au top.
La raquette électrique, efficace, mais les moustiques sont silencieux ici. Le soir je m'en fais 10-20 dans la cuisine (c'est leur coin préféré)
La lotion ou le spay pour la nuit, la moustiquaire est suffisante et moins chimique. Il faut en mettre après chaque douche que l'on prend pour ce rafraichir et sur tout le corps. Il y a pas seulement le cout, mais c'est la dose qui entre dans peau et le sang.
En France on a la chance d'avoir des territoires tropicaux. la meilleure réponse on l'a chez eux, il sont confronté au problème. Je suis moins sûr des réponses métropolitaines.
Maintenant répondre à une question si tel produit est bon, il faut regarder s'il contient du DEET ou éventuellement du 35/35. Les autres sont peut être un peu plus efficace que l'urine de chameau. Je suis assez bio mais face à la dengue ou malaria, je préfère une valeur sûre.
* A partir d'une certaine concentration (< à 5% je crois), le DEET devient attractif pour les moustiques.
**Ce doit être en Indonésie que les femmes mélangent du DEET à un huile essentielle d'une sorte de pommier de chez eux qui
augmente encore l'efficacité ou sa tenue dans le temps.
Nota: Les répulsifs sont contre les insectes qui piquent pour se nourrir, donc ça ne sert à rien contre les insectes qui piquent pour se défendre (guêpes, abeilles...)
Hi there,
Do you know of any good travel insurance? Usually, I go with the one from the agency. But this time, I want to travel independently, and I'm a bit lost.
Some people told me that when you pay with a credit card, you get the bank's insurance. But after checking with the bank, that's not true. Or else, you have to add an extra option and pay for it monthly.
So, I'm looking for insurance that covers cancellation, repatriation, lost luggage, etc.
Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
A friend has osteoarthritis in the knee and a meniscus problem, treated with regular injections.
Do you know of any insurance companies that cover pre-existing conditions in case their knee locks up in Africa?
Thanks a bunch!
A one-month trip to Australia and New Zealand.
We’re bringing our current medications (for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and antibiotics if needed) along with the corresponding prescription.
Do we need to have it translated into English, or do translations only apply to medications we’d need to refill locally during a long stay?
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects?
At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park.
Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice!
Martine
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
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