Bug repellent

[Montana Mac]

I had this emailed to me and I have not tried it yet. Has anybody else heard of it?

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I know from experience that this REALLY WORKS. I used the gold colored Listerine after the mosquitoes were landing all over me last time I visted my cousin in Sandpoint. I used it on my face, neck, arms and legs and NOT ONE MOSQUITO lit on me. Also it doesn't have anything in it that's bad for you, so give it a try.

Barb

How to Kill Mosquitoes - NOT A JOKE

"I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes. And voila! That worked as well. It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I don't leave home without it....Pass it on."

OUR FRIEND'S COMMENTS: "I tried this on my deck and around all of my doors. It works - in fact, it killed them instantly. I bought my bottle from Target and it cost me $1.89. It really doesn't take much, and it is a big bottle, too; so it is not as expensive to use as the can of Bug-spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes."
"So, try this, please. It will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly on a wood door (like your front door), but spray around the frame. Spray around the window frames, and even inside the dog house."

[Majortrauma]

I am an alumni from the University of Parris Island circa 1981 and although I can't vouch for the above remedy I can tell you that Avon Skin So Soft mixed with isopropyl alcohol is an amazing insect repellent. Sand fleas do not like that stuff.

[WingedMonkey]

My father tried it for doing yard work. I didn't do any thing.

[WingedMonkey]

My father tried it for doing yard work. I didn't do any thing.

IT didn't do anything

[hikerboy57]

Avon skin so soft was actually tested in a lab againast other common repellants against mosquitoes, and skin so soft was no different than if you had worn nothing at all.Deet was the only repellant that showed a significant reduction in bites.citronella was shown to be somewhat effective, but nowhere near as good a s DEET.

[hikerboy57]

IT didn't do anything

If you're like me, you had it right the first time.

[WingedMonkey]

In one episode of Man vs. Wild Bear Grylls rubbed Alligator fat on his face claiming it keep mosquitoes away. I was around a lot of dead gators in my youth and never noticed they cared one way or the other.
(the mosquitoes that is)

[ChinMusic]

In one episode of Man vs. Wild Bear Grylls rubbed Alligator fat on his face claiming it keep mosquitoes away.

At least he didn't rub a fat alligator on his face...........or maybe he did.....

[The Counselor]

Don't ever, ever spend another dime on any kind of "short cut", sassafrass, extra-virgin mosquito repellant. Ever. This includes electric zappers, funky lights, candles, oils, sound emitters, propane dispensers, citronella scented leisure suits, incense, bracelets, backslappers or bug baubles. Trust the Counselor, the bacon-wrapped filet mignon with a side of shrooms and loaded baked potato of the mosquito world. Chemicals, people. Spray chemicals (from an aerosol can) on your skin. All over your body. Not mango fragranced, new-fangled Avon lotion posing as bug spray and, for gracious' sake, not skin so soft (strong enough for a woman and made for a woman). Chemicals. Your choices are Off and Deep Wood Off. Head to toe.

Catchy slogan to help you remember this tip? Deep Woods Off: It Works.

No extra charge.

[weary]

Avon skin so soft was actually tested in a lab againast other common repellants against mosquitoes, and skin so soft was no different than if you had worn nothing at all.Deet was the only repellant that showed a significant reduction in bites.citronella was shown to be somewhat effective, but nowhere near as good a s DEET.

Thats been my experience. So there seems to be little room for disagreement.

[cavediver256]

I have had pretty good luck with this stuff...... http://www.cactusjuicetm.com/

It even seems to keep away those mosquitoes that can stand flat footed and make love to a turkey!!!!!

[hikerboy57]

Believe it or not, I had tried Vitamin b1 that I had read about somewhere, and it actually worked pretty well against mosquitoes, although I doubt it has any effect on ticks. Apparently B1 changes your body chemistry that gives off an odor they dont like. I was hiking alone, so Im not sure of its effects on humans.But I still bring Bens when I know bugs are going to be an issue.

[Newb]

Don't ever, ever spend another dime on any kind of "short cut", sassafrass, extra-virgin mosquito repellant. Ever. This includes electric zappers, funky lights, candles, oils, sound emitters, propane dispensers, citronella scented leisure suits, incense, bracelets, backslappers or bug baubles. Trust the Counselor, the bacon-wrapped filet mignon with a side of shrooms and loaded baked potato of the mosquito world. Chemicals, people. Spray chemicals (from an aerosol can) on your skin. All over your body. Not mango fragranced, new-fangled Avon lotion posing as bug spray and, for gracious' sake, not skin so soft (strong enough for a woman and made for a woman). Chemicals. Your choices are Off and Deep Wood Off. Head to toe.

Catchy slogan to help you remember this tip? Deep Woods Off: It Works.

No extra charge.

Wait a minute. Sassafrass leaves woven into your hat keeps flies away from your nugget. Sure, you look like the wild man of the forest...

[Pedaling Fool]

Bunch of hippy types in the hiking community that talk a lot about all the bad chemicals in modern society, yet they're very quick to recommend Deet I've never heard or seen one do the natural mosquito repellent thing -- apply copious amounts of mud. That's what animals do.

[hikerboy57]

Bunch of hippy types in the hiking community that talk a lot about all the bad chemicals in modern society, yet they're very quick to recommend Deet I've never heard or seen one do the natural mosquito repellent thing -- apply copious amounts of mud. That's what animals do.

Jerry Rubin, one of the founders of the Yippie movement, went on to host "networking parties" in NYC in the 80s.
Things change.
Maybe because they recovered from the "bad chemicals" they were taking in the 60s.

[max patch]

Urban legend

[chrisoc]

I prefer Cutter

[TallShark]

how well do the exofficio bug bandanas work? thinking about just going with one of those.

[Newb]

how well do the exofficio bug bandanas work? thinking about just going with one of those.

All the Ex-Officio clothing is simply pre-treatred with Permethrin. It wears out after a few washings...so it's really a sales gimmick.

If you want to achieve the same effect just pick up some permethrin at Wally Mart and follow the instructions. It's really good stuff for keeping ticks off you.

Do not apply to skin. Also, I once witnessed this stuff take the enamel paint off my Lieutenant bar...do not ingest.

[erichkopp]

I hardly ever wear bug repellent, and won't touch anything with DEET in it. I have some repellent made of natural oils and beeswax that works somewhat. A head net can make a tremendous difference in making mosquitoes more bearable.