Comments for Latin Lounge http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com news, views and resources with a latin american flavour Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:14:58 +0200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 Comment on Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites by admin http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/tips-for-avoiding-mosquito-bites/comment-page-1#comment-2192 admin Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:14:58 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1919#comment-2192 We appreciate ‘one size does not fit all’ because of the possible adverse effects of DEET or allergies to natural ingredients. Also, any one brand is not equally effective for everyone, particularly in the case of non-chemical insect repellents with different active ingredients. We wouldn't deter anyone from trying OnGuard or any other natural insect repellent. We would, however, recommend travellers thoroughly research the product prior to purchase and not solely rely on the advice of an OnGuard employee. Give it a try readers and let us know your verdict. We appreciate ‘one size does not fit all’ because of the possible adverse effects of DEET or allergies to natural ingredients. Also, any one brand is not equally effective for everyone, particularly in the case of non-chemical insect repellents with different active ingredients. We wouldn’t deter anyone from trying OnGuard or any other natural insect repellent. We would, however, recommend travellers thoroughly research the product prior to purchase and not solely rely on the advice of an OnGuard employee. Give it a try readers and let us know your verdict.

]]> Comment on Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites by mike harrison http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/tips-for-avoiding-mosquito-bites/comment-page-1#comment-2190 mike harrison Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:39:23 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1919#comment-2190 It is a fact that with insect repellents 'one size does not fit all' and I certainly appreciate you can only recommend a product you personally know to be effective. However I would suggest it is still worth a look at OnGuard as it has not only been 100% effective for myself and many others, but has also been laboratory tested actually in E Africa (Nakuru, Kenya) and is recommend by them for consideration. They state..' any product that offers a minimum of 5 hours protection can be used in vector control to mitigate diseases such as malria...and can be recommended OnGuard for such a purpose'. As you are no doubt aware that one should not just rely on a personal repelent for your protection but also employ as many other aids (nets, proper clothing etc.) as possible -and just in case Lifesystems doesn't work for for all your readers, or they actually react to DEET, then they could consider OnGuard. We do all agree though you must use something to stop being bitten as its not an option to be......'twice shy!' It is a fact that with insect repellents ‘one size does not fit all’ and I certainly appreciate you can only recommend a product you personally know to be effective. However I would suggest it is still worth a look at OnGuard as it has not only been 100% effective for myself and many others, but has also been laboratory tested actually in E Africa (Nakuru, Kenya) and is recommend by them for consideration. They state..’ any product that offers a minimum of 5 hours protection can be used in vector control to mitigate diseases such as malria…and can be recommended OnGuard for such a purpose’.
As you are no doubt aware that one should not just rely on a personal repelent for your protection but also employ as many other aids (nets, proper clothing etc.) as possible -and just in case Lifesystems doesn’t work for for all your readers, or they actually react to DEET, then they could consider OnGuard.
We do all agree though you must use something to stop being bitten as its not an option to be……’twice shy!’

]]> Comment on Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites by admin http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/tips-for-avoiding-mosquito-bites/comment-page-1#comment-2164 admin Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:33:08 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1919#comment-2164 We would much prefer to endorse natural insect repellents such as 'Onguard' or 'Incognito Anti-Mosquito' but in our experience they are not as effective as DEET. When you are dealing with serious diseases such as malaria you must opt for the best protection available. DEET does have its downsides but it is the most clinically proven protection against mosquito bites. We have tested some repellents with natural ingredients and they didn't provide 100% protection. In comparison we recently tested Lifesystems Expedition 50 Insect Repellent in East Africa and didn't get bitten at all. This is the repellent we would recommend to travellers heading to anywhere where there is a risk of contracting malaria or any other serious disease. We would much prefer to endorse natural insect repellents such as ‘Onguard’ or ‘Incognito Anti-Mosquito’ but in our experience they are not as effective as DEET. When you are dealing with serious diseases such as malaria you must opt for the best protection available. DEET does have its downsides but it is the most clinically proven protection against mosquito bites. We have tested some repellents with natural ingredients and they didn’t provide 100% protection. In comparison we recently tested Lifesystems Expedition 50 Insect Repellent in East Africa and didn’t get bitten at all. This is the repellent we would recommend to travellers heading to anywhere where there is a risk of contracting malaria or any other serious disease.

]]> Comment on Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites by mike harrison http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/tips-for-avoiding-mosquito-bites/comment-page-1#comment-2161 mike harrison Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:47:07 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1919#comment-2161 Hi, very informative article and I can appreciate you may not wish to post this but I'd just like to bring this site (www.naturallyonguard.com) to your attention as it offers a really good alterantive ot DEET based products. I'm sure you're aware that DEET is actually a solvent and is known to dissolve plastic, synthetic materials, polished surfaces and varnish. It is not good to have it leak in your rucksack at anytime. Onguard has been tried, tested and used in Africa for several years now and really is a credible alterantive. Please also take a look at the blog as it contains some mosquito related features which will be of interest to backpackers / travellers. Cheers, Mike Hi, very informative article and I can appreciate you may not wish to post this but I’d just like to bring this site (www.naturallyonguard.com) to your attention as it offers a really good alterantive ot DEET based products.
I’m sure you’re aware that DEET is actually a solvent and is known to dissolve plastic, synthetic materials, polished surfaces and varnish. It is not good to have it leak in your rucksack at anytime.
Onguard has been tried, tested and used in Africa for several years now and really is a credible alterantive. Please also take a look at the blog as it contains some mosquito related features which will be of interest to backpackers / travellers. Cheers, Mike

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]]> Comment on Volunteer at Gulf Oil Spill – Animal Rescue by Delaine http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/volunteer-at-gulf-oil-spill-animal-rescue/comment-page-1#comment-1896 Delaine Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:05:52 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1477#comment-1896 I looked up oil spill clean up jobs and animal rescue jobs and am dismayed that all wildlife and animal relief efforts are about recieving donations and asking for volunteers while the general clean up efforts (being trades based pay $10-$20 an hour to get people out there and do the job. Of course cleaning up the mess is the first step to saving the animals but I'm outraged that BP and the government do not fund job opportunities in animal rescue. This is predisaster mentality - in general there are more jobs available in trades and development then in wilderness preservation and expansion. Nontheless, in postdisaster conditions corporations that cause global disease should be required to fund jobs for wildlife rehabilitation efforts. I looked up oil spill clean up jobs and animal rescue jobs and am dismayed that all wildlife and animal relief efforts are about recieving donations and asking for volunteers while the general clean up efforts (being trades based pay $10-$20 an hour to get people out there and do the job. Of course cleaning up the mess is the first step to saving the animals but I’m outraged that BP and the government do not fund job opportunities in animal rescue.

This is predisaster mentality – in general there are more jobs available in trades and development then in wilderness preservation and expansion. Nontheless, in postdisaster conditions corporations that cause global disease should be required to fund jobs for wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

]]> Comment on Las Malvinas son Argentinas by Gustavo http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/las-malvinas-son-argentinas/comment-page-1#comment-1887 Gustavo Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:22:46 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1229#comment-1887 It's amazing how Britains childish behavior cost 1000 human lives, stubborn and childish. Screw imperialism give Argentina whats rightfully theirs. It’s amazing how Britains childish behavior cost 1000 human lives, stubborn and childish. Screw imperialism give Argentina whats rightfully theirs.

]]> Comment on Cusco-Machu Picchu Train Service by admin http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/cusco-machu-picchu-train-service/comment-page-1#comment-1808 admin Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:31:36 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1786#comment-1808 The ideal months for visiting Machu Picchu are from June to October as the weather is mild at this time of year. However, please bear in mind that August is the high season and the Inca Trail is often full to capacity. So reservations MUST be made in advance. The ideal months for visiting Machu Picchu are from June to October as the weather is mild at this time of year. However, please bear in mind that August is the high season and the Inca Trail is often full to capacity. So reservations MUST be made in advance.

]]> Comment on Cusco-Machu Picchu Train Service by vijaya http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/cusco-machu-picchu-train-service/comment-page-1#comment-1687 vijaya Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:30:07 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1786#comment-1687 When is the best time of the year to go to Macchu Picchu When is the best time of the year to go to Macchu Picchu

]]> Comment on World Cup: Latin America Swells With Pride by Julie Broadbent http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/world-cup-latin-america-swells-with-pride/comment-page-1#comment-1490 Julie Broadbent Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:23:59 +0000 http://www.volunteerlatinamericablog.com/?p=1738#comment-1490 Viva Latin America!!! Very proud of all the Latin America countries - but arriba La Argentina. :) Viva Latin America!!! Very proud of all the Latin America countries – but arriba La Argentina. :)

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