Brewer's Yeast for sandfleas/bugs? Does it work?
 

Hello.<BR>I have heard somewhere that taking a tablet or two of brewer's yeast daily for 2 or 3 weeks before traveling to the Caribbean will keep the bugs and sand fleas at bay.<BR>Can someone confirm for me that this actually does work, how much to take, and how far in advance to start taking it?<BR>Thanks!

Nancy/Deep Woods Off with heavy Deet is about only sure-fire anti-skeeter and noseeums/ticks defense-preventative. <BR>B/Bcomplex vitamins,Avon Skin So Soft, brewer's yeast,pennyroyal, citronella are all pretty weak and ineffective for me, having tried 'em all.

I agree wiht Tivertonhouse.Deepwoods Off.

The Deep Woods Off is already packed, but I thought I might give something "natural" a chance.<BR>I'm sure you're right though, nothing like DEET!<BR>Thanks!

I'm one of those people that bugs are particularly attracted to and find that even deet doesn't work that well. I used it throughout a 2 week trip and still came home with hundreds of bites whereas my husband only had a few. He swears it's because of all the gin and tonics he drinks! Seriously though, I am still trying to find a bug repellant that works effectively for me.

YES, it really does work! You'll need to start taking it about a week before you travel to build up your immunity. And, if your pets are bothered by fleas at home, it will work for them, too.