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Jim February 4th 10 12:48 PM

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.

Harry[_2_] February 4th 10 12:56 PM

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

Don White February 4th 10 01:44 PM

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



Jack[_3_] February 4th 10 03:37 PM

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.

Jim February 4th 10 03:44 PM

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.

*e#c February 4th 10 04:52 PM

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.

Jim February 4th 10 04:59 PM

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.

Tim February 4th 10 07:01 PM

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!

*e#c February 4th 10 07:10 PM

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.

Eisboch February 5th 10 12:01 AM

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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