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Natural insect deterrant

Posted By: AJE

Natural insect deterrant - 08/14/19 04:39 AM

For things like mosquitos, gnats, & horseflys:
Thoughts?
I've heard dryer sheets work. Vanilla extract I think I heard too
Posted By: Bob_Iowa

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 08/16/19 12:55 AM

A mechanic I know had eucalyptus oil and swore by it, you just have to reapply it every now and then.
Posted By: jnsff69

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 09/05/19 02:43 AM

Lemongrass oil or terrashield
Posted By: AJE

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 09/22/19 04:07 AM

The experts seem to say a product with at least 40% DEET is important to handle mosquitos nowadays. I don't know, but that's what I keep hearing on the news.
Posted By: Horse Shoer

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 03/23/20 11:30 PM

Cheapest vanilla extract you can find works great for bull gnats here is SE Arkansas. For mosquitoes is seems there is no easy way out. Here they can stand flat footed and rape a turkey.
Posted By: AJE

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 08/08/20 03:27 AM

I like taking a large handkerchief & tying it loosely around my kneck. It really helps keeps the bugs away. It doubles as a natural sunblocker.
Posted By: sneaky

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 01/25/21 06:15 AM

Thermacell mats use a synthetic version of the same compound found in chrysanthemums that repels insects. Allethrin. If it isn't too windy those thermacells are a game changer. Used them all the time on deer stands and turkey hunting
Posted By: run

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 05/20/21 11:17 AM

Nice thread.
Posted By: Wanna Be

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 05/25/21 02:34 AM

Thermacells are the bomb!!!
Posted By: AJE

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 05/25/21 03:23 AM

Mosquitos aren't just annoying. The doctor reminded me the other day that they can carry disease.
Posted By: Turtledale

Re: Natural insect deterrant - 06/22/21 09:10 AM

Mint is an excellent mosquito repellent. Easily grown and perrenial. Grab a few leaves and roll in your hands. Then rub on face, arms etc.
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