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  1. 06-10-2008, 08:26 PM #1
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    Post Mosquito Repellent

    I just read this article about planting lemon balm to keep the mosquitos away. I rather like the way it looks too.
    http://www.motherearthnews.com/Natur...m_medium=email

    I use citronella candles a lot. What other things do you use to keep insects from bothering you?
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  2. 06-10-2008, 08:33 PM #2
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    If I'm going to be outside I make sure to use Avon's Skin So Soft. I really think it helps and smells better than repellant.
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  3. 06-10-2008, 08:34 PM #3
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    Thanks for the tip and article, I might have to try the lemon balm
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  4. 06-10-2008, 09:07 PM #4
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    Thanks!!

    I hate to use anything with Deet, and we have a 'natural' spray repellent, but it smells weird and won't wash out of your clothes.

    I did use to make some from a recipe that included vinegar and Avon SSS, but I lost the recipe! It worked so-so.

    This is GOOD news, about the lemon balm, cause we are spending the summer and fall in the woods, and we are almost carried off by them everyday!
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  5. 06-10-2008, 10:06 PM #5
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    Thanks for the article.
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  6. 06-10-2008, 10:15 PM #6
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    Thanks, we use citronella candles or just plain old bug spray.
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  7. 06-11-2008, 01:09 AM #7
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    Any one near Portland want some Lemon Balm? I have tons in my garden.

    Oh yeah, it is related to the mint family and spreads a lot.
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    I sell AVON so I use the Skin So Soft sometimes. We also have a SSS that is specifically for Bugs - it's called Bug Guard. Some has SPF in it and some is in lotion.

    My parents came to visit (From FL to Maine) and ended up buying 2 bottles from me while they were here and said they will definitely order more when they start to get low. Bug Guard is only available during the Spring/Summer (clearances in Fall) so if you do want it, just know it's not available all year long. If interested in seeing my website just PM me and I will send you the address (not sure if it's "legal" to post on here).

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    Thanks to this thread, I planted lemon balm around our front and back porches.

    I figure if it doesn't work, we'll put some in our tea till we're too knocked out to notice the mosquitos.
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    bugzapper...

    I rub an unused dryer sheet all over me... "oh there ain't no bugs on me..."
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    Thanks for the tip about the dryer sheet. My son ended up getting mosquito bits yesterday. Of course, I have plenty of dryer sheets.
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    Dryer sheets have lots of yucky chemicals - they work, but I would be cautious. Another group I'm on suggested supplementing with vitamin B1 to eliminate mosquito bites.
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