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Here is the bit:

Buzzer repellents

It may be tempting to try an electronic buzzer that’s claimed to scare away mosquitoes, but our previous tests in 2005 showed these to be ineffective.

To check again, we tested a buzzer that had just been released, but it failed to scare away any mosquitoes.

The test results confirm our view that these insect repellent devices offer nothing apart from a false sense of security – a view backed by the HPA.

To really upset the apple cart  this is what Which say about Avon Skin So Soft (I hadn't read this before):

Avon Skin So Soft

There is much internet chat, and even a rumour that it is used by many soliders, suggesting that Avon’s Skin So Soft is an effective insect repellent, though Avon makes no such claims. 

There is even a website – which isn’t connected with Avon at all – that sells it as an insect repellent. 

We thought we’d see if the rumours were true – sadly they are not. It may keep your skin super soft, but did not do much to deter the mozzies.

It says in the advertising blurb that the sonic repellent makes the sound of the male mosquito which the females don't like when they are feeding on humans, so I presume the biting females go somewhere else.

I am just wondering what happens during the mating season though...does your tent fill up with female mosquitos on heat?