[Atmob-discuss] mosquito season

[Dr. Arthur G. Swedlow]

Jeremy H. Brown wrote:
> 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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Thank you, Jeremy. I'll try one of these products.
Art