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Title: Insect Repellent Post by: Astronuc on May 31, 2005, 12:04:08 PM A relevant subject for warm and hot weather months when more people are outdoors and at risk of insect borne diseases.
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/insectrp.htm DEET (http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/chemicals/deet.htm) eucalyptus oil (http://www.epa.gov/oppbppd1/biopesticides/ingredients/factsheets/factsheet_011550.htm) Picaridin (http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PDG/is_1_3/ai_113650073), a piperidine derivate, is a new insect repellent. It is the active ingredient in Cutter Advanced. There is no EPA datasheet yet. Title: Re: Insect Repellent Post by: yale on May 31, 2005, 01:35:46 PM I prefer a half inch layer of used motor oil. Works like a charm ( altho I keep slipping off of vinyl car seats... :-\\ )
Title: Re: Insect Repellent Post by: spacecat27 on June 02, 2005, 09:10:15 PM I remember at least one government study that found garlic to be an effective mosquito repellent. Now, according to legend, garlic is also useful for keeping vampires away. Coincidence? I think not! :devil.gif:
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