Ausseknifeknut
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Does anyone else find anti insect sprays like aero guard and bushman useless?
Does anyone else find anti insect sprays like aero guard and bushman useless?
It is 40% deet , the mozzies love it and so do flies
It is 40% deet , the mozzies love it and so do flies
You might look for a repellant with a higher percentage of DEET. I doubt that mosquitos and flies are attracted to lower concentrations, likely just not as effectively repelled. Before 100% DEET became commercially available here, many of us bought it from military surplus stores. You should be able to find it there commerially now, if not, consider checking that source. Just use as directed, not applying directly to skin but to clothing. As a matter of fact, I have read of some clothing now with long-lasting built in treatment. I am not sure how effective or long-lasting it is though.
Also, over the years I have noticed that insect pests are attracted to some people more than to others. In a group, there will usually be one or two who are prime targets for insects while others will hardly be bothered at all. Just conjecture but I believe it has to do with body chemistry and the scents we give off. Exhaled carbon dioxide is supposedly an attractant for some mosquitos. Clothing colors can also make a difference. But some people are just naturally flybait.
Have any of you guys used a Thermacell before? I used one for the first time a few years ago when my friend gave me one try in my treestand. A few hours into it the bugs got terrible, it was a used Thermacell so I changed the cartridge and then the bugs were gone once again. Mosquitos are terrible in Manitoba and it works. The ankle biters and horseflys can get bad when fishing close to shore in Ontario but the thermacell keeps them out of the boat which I really appreciated because then they can't bite my dog either. But I have friends who say they are worthless.
I've also heard deet is related to cancer ?
Scattering
Research has shown that when insects are electrocuted bug zappers can spread a mist containing insect parts up to about 7 feet (2.1 m) from the device. The air around the bug zapper can become contaminated by bacteria and viruses that can be inhaled by, or settle on the food of people in the immediate vicinity.[7][8] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advise the bug zapper should not be over a food preparation area, and insects should be retained within the device.[9] Scatter-proof designs are produced for this purpose.