Comments on: Natural Insect Repellents

By: » Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) and its Uses

» Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) and its Uses — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:40:28 +0000

[...] ailments. Leaves are also mucilaginous and was once a common treatment for stomachaches. Also a great insect repellant. The tea thins the blood and is an important Native American fever remedy. It opens the [...]

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» A Few Tips on Wildcrafting Herbs — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:09:48 +0000

[...] for carrying your items (preferably lightweight and something that’s okay to get dirty), natural bug repellant, and of course proper clothing for the weather. I also suggest long pants as opposed to shorts. [...]

By: David

David — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:30:40 +0000

I saw a restaurant that taped a ziplock bag full of water to each door. They said it kept the flies out. They didn’t know why, it just worked. I was thinking the light reflecting in the water messed with all the fly eyes. I haven’t tried it because I don’t have that much of a problem with flies to look like a nut to my neighbors.

I like the basil spray idea, might be better for the one or two flies that get in the house.

By: Enjoying Summer Without Bugs

Enjoying Summer Without Bugs — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:39:33 +0000

[...] Natural Insect Repellents Pesky mosquitoes, bees, wasps, you name your buzzing little pest. For most people, this means cracking out a can of Raid or slathering smelly bug repellents on their children. But you’re trying to live chemical free. So what do you do? … [...]

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Nutritious Dog Food — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:09:52 +0000

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By: PeaceLady

PeaceLady — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:31:12 +0000

Never would I have ever thought of using Vodka! The only one that uses any type of insect repellent in our household is the dog. I don’t think she’d take kindly to being doused with Vodka (big giggle). However, I do use a diluted solution of Avon Skin-So-Soft & water. I did email this information to my sisters & brothers. Yet, any Vodka may end up in their tummy’s as well as on their skin.

You constantly amaze me by the amount of valuable information you put out to all of us, your readers. Thank you so very much.

By: Alcohol Posts » Natural Insect Repellents

Alcohol Posts » Natural Insect Repellents — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:55:09 +0000

[...] Diane wrote a fantastic post today on “Natural Insect Repellents”Here’s ONLY a quick extract(I’m wondering if it smells like root beer schnapps. I’ll let you know.) For bees and wasps, I recently learned a new trick: plain old vodka. Yes, several of these remedies use vodka as a base which actually pulls the oils from the … [...]

By: michal

michal — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:39:17 +0000

i can’t wait to try the basil trick!