Tried & True Insect Repellents

Note: Always check with your veterinarian about all medical matters.

It's just about mosquito time so I thought I would send this out to
all of you who could be susceptible to West Nile Virus. OK,
mosquitos prepare to be repelled!!!!!

Luree
luree@islandnet.com

Use Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets. Best thing ever used in Louisiana.
Just wipe on & go. Great for babies.
(Note: Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets are tested on animals.)

Bob, a fisherman, takes one vitaimin B-1 tablet a day April through
October. He said it works. He was right. The odor the tablet gives
out through your skin (YOU can not smell it) repels mosquitos, black
flies, and gnats. It does not work on stinging insects. He hasn't
had a mosquito bite in 33 years. Try it. Everyone he has talked
into trying it says it works on them.

Vitimin B-1( Thiamine Hydrochloride 100 mg.)

NPR reports that if you eat bananas, the mosquitos like you,
something about the banana oil as your body processes it. Stop
eating bananas for the summer and the mosquitos will be much less
interested.

This is going to floor you, but one of the best insect repellents
someone found (who is in the woods every day), is Vick's Vaporub.
(Note: Vick's Vaporub is tested on animals.)

Plant marigolds around the yard, the flowers give off a smell that
bugs do not like, so plant some in that garden also to help ward off
bugs without using insecticides.

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

Or mix your own:
20 drops Eucalyptus oil
20 drops Cedarwood oil
10 drops Tea Tree oil
10 drops Geranium oil
2 oz. carrier oil ( such as Jojoba )
Mix together in a 4 oz. container. Apply to skin as needed avoiding
the eye area. Keep out of reach of children. Test on a small area
of skin for sensitivities. Experiment with different percentages of
essential oils.

One of the best natural insect repellants is made from the clear real
vanilla (not the grocery store vanilla extract which is mostly
alcohol). This is the pure vanilla that is sold in Mexico or the
Dominican Republic. It's cheap there if you know of someone that
lives there or in the US close to the border. If not, health food
stores usually carry it or can order it for you.
Use half vanilla and half water. It works great for mosquitoes and
ticks.

Posted on SHARE Yahoo group Apr 30, 2003