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[pct-l] MOSQUITOES




Hi folks, I just recieved this email from my grandmother which might be of interest to those looking for alternatives to DEET.  That said, I am very DEET averse myself and I have spent time hiking in the Oregon Cascades during the peak of the Mossies with only a head net.  It was a miserable experience.  My plan for my thru-hike this year is to carry some DEET and try not to use it.  I have enough experience with the insane mosquitoes that I want to have that option.  I would reccommend that anyone else that is DEET averse bring some anyway, just in case you change your mind.
Peace and Love,
Matt






  Subject: MOSQUITOES


  It's about that time folks - so thought I'd send out this reminder!!!! 




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         OK, mosquitoes... prepare to be repelled!!!!!
       


      Use Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets ..... Best thing ever used in Louisiana ... just wipe on and go .... Great for Babies. 

      Bob, a fisherman, takes one vitamin B-1 tablet a day April through October . He said it works. He was right. Hasn't had a mosquito bite in 33 years. Try it. Every one he has talked into trying it works on them. Vitamin B-1( Thiamine Hydrochloride 100 mg.) 

      If you eat bananas, the mosquitoes like you, - something about the banana oil as your body processes it.  Stop eating bananas for the summer and the mosquitoes 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. 

      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. 

      One of the best natural insect repellants that I've discovered is made from the clear real vanilla. This is the pure Vanilla that is sold in Mexico.  It works great for mosquitoes and ticks, don't know about other insects. 

      When all else fails--get a frog 



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