I hate BUGS
Jun 22, 2006 | 9:22 am
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I hate BUGS
I hate bugs...especially mosquitoes. I was out and about today and ended up with a couple DOZEN bug bites all over my body. What are some good tips (prefer natural) to repel bugs and treat the bites?
Thanks
Thanks
Jun 22, 2006 | 9:39 am
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I understand your concern for natural remedies, but - - -
Your handle suggests you are in CA. We have West Nile virus popping up all over the state. If you are out in mosquito areas, you realy should consider a commercial product containing a high percentage of DEET. Just check the label. My job takes me outside in animal areas and I don't leave home without it. Nothing natural is as effective and you do not want to fool around with WNV.
JR
Your handle suggests you are in CA. We have West Nile virus popping up all over the state. If you are out in mosquito areas, you realy should consider a commercial product containing a high percentage of DEET. Just check the label. My job takes me outside in animal areas and I don't leave home without it. Nothing natural is as effective and you do not want to fool around with WNV.
JR
Jun 22, 2006 | 9:49 am
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Originally Posted by abmj-jr
I understand your concern for natural remedies, but - - -
Your handle suggests you are in CA. We have West Nile virus popping up all over the state. If you are out in mosquito areas, you realy should consider a commercial product containing a high percentage of DEET. Just check the label. My job takes me outside in animal areas and I don't leave home without it. Nothing natural is as effective and you do not want to fool around with WNV.
JR
Your handle suggests you are in CA. We have West Nile virus popping up all over the state. If you are out in mosquito areas, you realy should consider a commercial product containing a high percentage of DEET. Just check the label. My job takes me outside in animal areas and I don't leave home without it. Nothing natural is as effective and you do not want to fool around with WNV.
JR
Jun 22, 2006 | 10:41 am
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I know that a lot of people say it doesn't work, but I find eating garlic works fine. I used to get bitten relentlessly when I worked in Africa and someone suggested garlic, I tried it and have hardly been bitten since.
Not great if you plan on kissing anyone though.
Doug
Not great if you plan on kissing anyone though.
Doug
Jun 22, 2006 | 10:45 am
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Originally Posted by Doug_1970
I know that a lot of people say it doesn't work, but I find eating garlic works fine.
I never go to sleep (especially in a strange city) without a string of garlic cloves around my neck. Haven't been bitten yet! ^
Jun 22, 2006 | 11:16 am
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Originally Posted by party_boy
I hate bugs...especially mosquitoes. I was out and about today and ended up with a couple DOZEN bug bites all over my body. What are some good tips (prefer natural) to repel bugs and treat the bites?
Thanks
Thanks
Jun 22, 2006 | 11:29 am
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Perhaps its just me, but I've found Avon Skin-So-Soft to be innefective. I know there are people who swear by it, so I'm just relating my own experience.
Any spray, lotion, etc. with DEET probably works best. Citronella is good (but not great). Garlic also works...as does Vitamin B6 (which is also good for preventing hangovers....just in case you'd like to partake of an adult beverage or two while you're out amongst the little critters)!
Any spray, lotion, etc. with DEET probably works best. Citronella is good (but not great). Garlic also works...as does Vitamin B6 (which is also good for preventing hangovers....just in case you'd like to partake of an adult beverage or two while you're out amongst the little critters)!
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Jun 22, 2006 | 12:53 pm
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Originally Posted by party_boy
Appreciate the suggestion, but I'm not in California. I'm pingponging around Asia right now and will be out here for a bit.