We don't normally have mosquitoes this bad and I'm kind of overwhelmed and at a loss. I use OFF! Insect Repellent, but they still get me. I also have tried Skin So Soft, that had no affect. I ride horses and my best sprays won't keep them off! Any ideas for me or my horses? Would morning rides be better to avoid them?
2007-06-18 17:14:06 · 3 answers · asked by OkieCowgirl 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
Someone told me that Bounce Dryer Sheets will repel them if you rub them on your skin. I've never tried it but it would at least smell good...
I say go for the DEET spray. Ben's is one of the most popular around here. Just a note, nothing works for me either, I get bit no matter what I do or have tried so I am watching your question to see if anything interesting comes up!!!
Ben's: http://www.backcountry.com/store/AMK0072/Adventure-Medical-Bens-30-DEET-Home-and-Field-Pack-Bug-Repellent.html?CMP_ID=PD_SMX001&CP=Sitematch&CMP=KAC-Inktomi&mv_pc=r141&ATT=060707&GCID=C2000x060&keyword=buy+DEET+bug+repellent
Good luck!
2007-06-19 03:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that I have every found that works is Deet. Despite what some people might say it has never been shown to have any harmful effects unless you eat a bunch of it. My favorite is "Jungle Juice" or any type that is close to 100% deet. Just put 2 sprays on your hand and rub it all over yourself and you will have no problem with bugs of any kind for the rest of the day. I never go in the woods with out it.
2007-06-19 17:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by hikerchic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to eat a little garlic and should be safe for horse I allways heard that will keep them off you
also heard eating bananas attracted them
2007-06-18 17:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋