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

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.


Take fresh Lemon Balm or Lemon Tyme and rub it on your clothing, and
hat. It will keep everything away.You should be able to buy the plants
at your local Garden Center.
DO NOT rub it on the skin.