[Atmob-discuss] mosquito season

[Jeremy H. Brown]

The CDC endorses DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535:
 http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/repellentupdates.htm  In my
experience, Picaridin-based bug sprays are effective and a lot less
nasty than DEET.  Cutter sells a line as "Cutter Advanced" at a
variety of concentrations.

Permethrin treatments for clothes have also worked well for me.

Jeremy


On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 8:10 AM, Dr. Arthur G. Swedlow
<quasar44 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Anyone have experience with any of these oils? Less obnoxious than DEET??
>
>
>
> Five Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites
> <http://rotator.adjuggler.com/servlet/ajrotator/235940/0/cc?z=weil&pos=2&session=no&ajkey=>
>
> The best remedy for itchy mosquito bites is to prevent them in the first
> place. Use these tips to help stay bite-free this spring and summer:
>
>   1. Stay indoors at dusk when mosquitoes are out and about.
>   2. Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved tops, and tuck long pants into
>      your socks.
>   3. Stay away from black and white fabrics, which seem to drive the
>      little bugs wild.
>   4. Try mixtures of essential oils, such as pennyroyal oil and
>      eucalyptus. These are moderately effective if you're not dealing
>      with really thick swarms of mosquitoes.
>   5. In places like Alaska or Minnesota, where mosquitoes can be
>      overwhelming, use insect repellants containing geraniol, a
>      plant-derived compound, or Neem oil, from the Indian tree
>      Azadirachta indica.
>
> (From Dr. Andrew Weil's website.)
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