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Keeping Skeeters and No-See-Ums Away From the Dock.
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. |
Keeping Skeeters and No-See-Ums Away From the Dock.
On 2/4/10 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. All the "bestest & dumbest" rednecks, and redneck wannabe's use this: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...eoid=39859 80 |
Keeping Skeeters and No-See-Ums Away From the Dock.
"Harry" wrote in message m... On 2/4/10 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. All the "bestest & dumbest" rednecks, and redneck wannabe's use this: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...eoid=39859 80 Who would buy the shells for him? This might be a better option... http://www.lynchs.com/item--Gags-Jum...atter--71.html |
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. 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. |
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. |
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. |
Keeping Skeeters and No-See-Ums Away From the Dock.
*e#c 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. 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. Thanks for the advice slammer. You're a real real gentleman when you're not being a punk ass. |
Keeping Skeeters and No-See-Ums Away From the Dock.
On Feb 4, 6:48*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. Zappers usually dont' work well on mosquitos anyhow. but for moths and light-drawn bugs they work well, but you know that anyhow. Some time ago, my dad made a bug chopper using a round flourescent light with a small fan in the middle. Bugs get drawn to the light, get sucked in, and get thrown out the back in little pieces. It worked pretty well actually. I really don't know, but if you can stand the kerosene smell, I've heard Tiki Torches workk pretty good. What was that green coil stuff that smoldered that they used to sell at drive-in movie theater?. Those things were awful! |
Keeping Skeeters and No-See-Ums Away From the Dock.
On Feb 4, 11:59*am, Jim wrote:
*e#c 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. 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. Thanks for the advice slammer. You're a real real gentleman when you're not being a punk ass. I know...you dont have to tell me. |
Keeping Skeeters and No-See-Ums Away From the Dock.
"Jim" wrote in message ... 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. Y'all may laugh, and I've mentioned this before, but this stuff works for mosquitoes and no-see-ums better than anything else I've ever used. Safe for human use. http://www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=12313 Eisboch |
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