Re: which spray or lotion

If it works on Texas chiggers, it should work anywhere.  I put it in an old
sock from the rag pile and use that to dust w/.  If you try to do it out of
the bag, well what a mess.  LOL

On 6/16/08, Lynda Young <lyoung@grindertaber.com> wrote:
>
> No, I haven't - but I certainly will.  Thanks, Pam.
>
> Lynda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> Behalf
> Of Pam Evans
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 3:48 PM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] 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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> Kemp TX
> zone 8A
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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