RE: which spray or lotion

I've tried Skin So Soft - didn't work for me.

Lynda
Zone 7 - West Tn

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Johnson, Cyndi D Civ USAF AFMC 95 CG/SCSRT
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 6:00 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: RE: [CHAT] which spray or lotion

A lot of horse people swear that Avon's Skin So Soft will repel all sorts of
insects. Haven't tried it myself yet. I use Bullfrog on me when I'm in the
mountains.
We have fly spray for the horses and I bet we've tried a hundred brands
including all sorts of home-grown remedies, most of them don't last longer
than a few hours.
A fool-proof method might be one of those bug suits I see in garden
catalogs.

Cyndi


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Kitty
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 3:45 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] which spray or lotion

It's my face and arms I need to protect.

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:47 PM
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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