Remedies for Black Flies, mosquitos

[Wizefox]

Hi everyone,
Here is the best remedie for black flies, mosquitos for avid golfers or fisherman.
The best product on the market that I know is made by Watkins. It is a miracle cream or spray. You could buy it on their web site. 240ml bottle $14.99 will last for 2 years.

[3Jack]

do you have a link for us?

[GarthM]

http://www.watkinsonline.com/default.cfm

You can also get it at Mountain Equipment Co-op on Richmond Rd.

[sharkshooter]

http://www.watkinsonline.com/default.cfm

There are a lot of products there. Can we get a hint as to which one you mean?

Thanks

[ETA: This one? http://www.watkinsonline.com/product...fm?product=345 ]

[big mac]

Two years? I have a bottle that is 10 yrs old and worked like a charm a Nations yesterday--well worth the money

[John]

hmmm i'll have to try the watkins out then. I wonder just how healthy it is to spray Deet all over your body. Anybody have any experience with any of the natural bug sprays out there?

[pvs1313]

There is only one thing that will repel mosqitoes. that is DEET. any of the other "natural" products are not efective. It is unfortunate, but true.

Deet works,

[Marcos]

A cheap cigar usually does it for me

[LobWedge]

A cheap cigar usually does it for me

The problem there is that cheap cigars usually repel people too.

[Marcos]

And your point is?

[jeffc]

try tying a dryer sheet to the back of your cap. Looks strange but apparently it works, at least it will keep them away from your head.

[John]

Like a Bounce sheet?

[jeffc]

though some people might mistake it for a nice bow in your hair.

[Thimble]

took this off the internet:

Wear light colors during the daytime, as dark clothing during daylight hours actually attracts the little buggers. According to one report, mosquitoes prefer blue and green so you're better off wearing yellows, reds and oranges.
Mosquitoes are attracted to perspiration, heat, carbon dioxide, and lactic acid. All of these are produced after exercising, so avoid outdoor exercise during peak mosquito hours (at dawn and dusk). Our bodies also release lactic acid after eating certain foods, so avoiding outdoor dining during those hours is helpful, as well. Commonly believed mosquito-attracting foods include bananas (or other potassium-rich food items), and salty foods.
Avoid perfumes when outside. Using hand creams and lotions with a sweet scent can also increase your risk of attracting mosquitoes, so go for the unscented varieties during mosquito season. Try using unscented soaps when showering, too. Even though they're rinsed off, the scent remains on your skin and attracts bugs.
Keeping a barrier between yourself and mosquitoes is a simple and natural way to avoid bites. Be sure to wear long sleeves and long pants when outdoors at dusk, or in areas with an especially high concentration of mosquitoes (woods, swamps, hiking trails).

[sharkshooter]

Wear light colors

OK

you're better off wearing yellows, reds and oranges

Not for me - I guess I'll have to wear white or beige.

Mosquitoes are attracted to perspiration, heat, carbon dioxide, and lactic acid. All of these are produced after exercising, so avoid outdoor exercise

So does that mean ride a cart?

I wonder just how healthy it is to spray Deet all over your body.

I don't put it all over - just the exposed parts. And I always hit past the women's tee.

[Wizefox]

do you have a link for us?

Yes go to www.watkinsOnline.com

[John]

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I don't put it all over - just the exposed parts. And I always hit past the women's tee.[/QUOTE]

[Wizefox]

hmmm i'll have to try the watkins out then. I wonder just how healthy it is to spray Deet all over your body. Anybody have any experience with any of the natural bug sprays out there?

Hi ,You dont stripped to use this product...Just your arms neck and face. use very little. It really work for a whole day and the container should last you 2 years. I am using it myself and I would waste my money on anything else.

[Big Johnny69]

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I don't put it all over - just the exposed parts. And I always hit past the women's tee.

[/quote]

Dude what happens when you don't hit it pass the women's tees? Get it now?

[Wizefox]

There is only one thing that will repel mosqitoes. that is DEET. any of the other "natural" products are not efective. It is unfortunate, but true.

Deet works,

Hi, Just want to be helpfull. This product has deet. That is why it is so good and very effective.

["Richard"]

if anyone is ordering.. mark me down for one and I'll pay you

[Wizefox]

And your point is?

Hi,
Just anwering or trying to help other golfers, fisheman, gardeners . Last week a few thread were posted asking for help with black flies, mosquitoes etc..
I use the product myself for the last 5 years or so and it is very good.

[Big Johnny69]

He was referring to the reply that LobWedge made about cigars repelling people. He wasn't questioning your helpfullness.

[Wizefox]

if anyone is ordering.. mark me down for one and I'll pay you

Will try to save you a few buck Go to Mountain Equipment Co-Op on Richmond Rd. You will find this product there.