Re: which spray or lotion

Have you tried dusting your shoes, socks and pant legs w/ sulphur?   that
usually works w/ chiggers.

On 6/16/08, Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I didn't last 5 minutes with the dryer sheets and I really rubbed and
> rubbed.  Maybe my brand is wrong (A&H) or a difference in blood or climate
> or kind of mosquito.
>
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone 5
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patricia" <pdickson@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 7:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] which spray or lotion
>
>
> You will be surprised how rough the sheets are.  I use the cheapest... and
>> it is almost like a dry exfoliation when I rub it on... but if it works it
>> is great.
>> Tricia
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
>> To: <gardenchat@HORT.NET>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 6:35 PM
>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] which spray or lotion
>>
>>
>> I will.  I have plenty of them, cheap brand.  I like the idea that instead
>>> of stinky, I will be soft and fresh!
>>>
>>> Kitty
>>> neIN, Zone 5
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patricia" <pdickson@sbcglobal.net>
>>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
>>> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 7:04 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] which spray or lotion
>>>
>>>
>>> I hope you will try the dryer sheets.  I have used them for over a year.
>>>> Wipe them all over any exposed areas.... then tuck it in your bra.  Last
>>>> night I had to go get one and after I did the skeeters left me alone.
>>>> Tricia
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
>>>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 4:30 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] which spray or lotion
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I've been using something I had in the cupboard, bought at markdown a
>>>>> few
>>>>> yrs ago - OFF Skintastic Tropical Fresh - until I can get to the store.
>>>>> Works well enough, though I've had to reapply.  It is 7% Deet.
>>>>>
>>>>> Kitty
>>>>> neIN, Zone 5
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "andreah" <andreah@hargray.com>
>>>>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 4:40 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] which spray or lotion
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm with Pam on this one-Deep Woods OFF-nothing else works for me.
>>>>>> A
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
>>>>>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 2:12 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] which spray or lotion
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Time of day isn't always a choice, but it is something to consider.
>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>> Kitty
>>>>>>> neIN, Zone 5
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "cathy carpenter" <
>>>>>>> cathycrc@comcast.net>
>>>>>>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
>>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 2:03 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] which spray or lotion
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Time of day when you work may help. Mosquitos are most active in the
>>>>>>>> early morning and evening, so you might consider a later start and
>>>>>>>> earlier quit in the garden.
>>>>>>>> Cathy
>>>>>>>> On Jun 13, 2008, at 6:40 PM, james singer wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Never been bothered much by them. Ms Fatma used "Off", which worked
>>>>>>>>> [I guess].
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Jun 13, 2008, at 4:31 PM, Kitty wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> is the best to keep mosquitoes at bay?
>>>>>>>>>> I finally get some time to work out in the yard and here I come,
>>>>>>>>>> running and screaming from the hords of stinging monsters that
>>>>>>>>>> swarmed me after only a few seconds in the yard.  I need to spend
>>>>>>>>>> hours out there and I can't bear it.
>>>>>>>>>> What's the best stuff?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Kitty
>>>>>>>>>> neIN, Zone 5
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>>>>>>>>> Island Jim
>>>>>>>>> Willamette Valley
>>>>>>>>> 44.99 N 123.04 W
>>>>>>>>> Elevation 148'
>>>>>>>>> Hardiness Zone 8/9
>>>>>>>>> Heat Zone 5
>>>>>>>>> Sunset Zone 6
>>>>>>>>> Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
>>>>>>>>> Maximum 86 F [30 C]
>>>>>>>>>
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
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