JD wrote:

*"Tough guy" Marines who spend a great deal of time "camping out" say that the very best mosquito repellent you can use is Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil mixed about half and half with alcohol "

BS, Marines don't use insect repellent.  They let'em land on their arm, scoop 'em off and eat 'em.  A couple of places I've been you had a full meal in 10 minutes.
Sgt Busch USMC (no longer on active duty)