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Default Keeping Skeeters and No-See-Ums Away From the Dock.

Jack wrote:
On Feb 4, 7:48 am, Jim wrote:
Citronella is partially effective, but there's a lag time for the fumes
to work. And I don't like open flame on my dock.
Is there a low-power light that will do the job?
I don't like zappers. The noise of insects dying drives me bonkers.


http://www.mosquitorepellent.com/

They work far better than cintronella. There is a flame, but it's
tiny and hidden. The wind does diminish the effectiveness. I use one
on the deck... it's the best thing I've found so far.

Oh, and the hose end "Yard Guard" is good stuff too. You spray your
yard, shrubbery and even the exterior surfaces of your house with this
stuff. You have to wait for it to dry, and it does wash away in the
rain, but for an "event" you can apply in the morning and that
afternoon / evening you'll have a nearly bug-free time.


Thanks, Jack.
Both look good.