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Natural Insect Repellent Suggestions
Asked by B.P. from Washington DC
on August 13, 2009
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Just wondering if anyone has had luck with any natural (non-chemical) insect repellents. I'd like to not spray my children with chemicals, but if I don't we get eaten...
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- Try Skin-so-soft by Avon. I believe that it has no chemicals. It can be a bit greasy since it is oil based but once you put it on you won't get bitten by the bugs or t...
- We've been using All Terrain Kids Herbal Armor. Found at Whole Foods. It's natural and DEET free. It does, however, have a fairly strong smell. E.
- garlic. everyone i know that eats garlic on a regular basis does not have a problem with bug bites. M.
Repellent
Asked by L.N. from Washington DC
on July 11, 2008
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i am taking my 4 year old girls overseas for the first time. i am trying to think of anything and everything. well, one of my girls gets huge bumps that last for weeks...
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- L., I have not seen a lot of success with the Avon Skin So Soft lotions when it comes to mosquitoes. It works with gnats and "no see 'ems", but not mosquitoes. ...
- http://www.kokogm.com/Green_Market/Repellent.html only used it once so far, but seemed to work.
- Pin dryer sheets (like bounce) to her clothing...it repels mosquitoes. We did this in Costa Rica and it really worked.
Mosquito Repellents That Are Safe for Kids
Asked by S.T. from Boston
on August 3, 2009
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Hi there,
My Husband and I are taking our three kids (9,6&3)camping in a couple of weeks and I could use some advise on insect repellents. My youngest gets severe r...
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- Hi my name is D. and I am an Arbonne Independent Consultant all of our products are herb and botanically based so there are NO CHEMICALS. Our Awaken body mist and Aft...
- try badger anti-bug balm: http://www.drugstore.com/qxp74279_333181_sespider/badger/anti_bug_balm.htm and if you do get any bites try Hyland's bug ointment: http://...
- S., I just saw Fox 25 is doing a story on tonights 10 pm news on this.L.
Misquito Repellent
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on May 18, 2007
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I cant use off or skin so soft on my daughter b/c she breaks out in a rash. Any ideas of things to try on her. She gets bit so easily and then it swells up so bad, so ...
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- I heard last night you can rub a dryer sheet on their skin and it will repell them. Have no idea if it works or not. Maybe try it on yourself first!
- Garlic oil has been working for us so far. My son is highly allergic and the mosquitos really love him, too. They seem to like me also but I'm not allergic like he i...
- Hi. Put a dryer sheet in her back pocket. The smell keeps them away.
Recommendations for Bug Repellent Safe for Baby & Toddler
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on June 27, 2009
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We're heading to Saugatuck, MI for a family vacation and have been advised by others to make sure to bring bug repellent. My husband is never bothered by bugs while I'...
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- I bought one at Whole Foods that works pretty good. It smells a lot like citrus and is safe for babies. I also used it last summer when I was pregnant. I can't reme...
- Avon's Skin So Soft lotions. They are mild and contain citronella. They have always worked for my family. My mom would use this lotion on us as kids in the deep woods ...
- Must repellants are the same. Make sure the clothes you bring are darker colors or at least not bright yellows or oranges. The bugs think they're landing on flower beds.
Natural Insect Repellent That Works
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on May 8, 2009
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Hi, I am looking for advise on a natural insect repellent that works. I have a 15 month old baby girl who LOVES the outdoors more than anything in the world, and now ...
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- I just made some insect repellent this weekend with Apple Cider vinegar, essential oils and Neem oil. (Neen oil is recommended by Dr. Weil as a safer alternative to DE...
- I would also suggest Avon Skin So Soft. Its been around for years and works great as a bug repellent. In fact people use it on their horses as a bug repellent becaus...
- I rub rosemary oil on my children's necks and heads. The smell is not so bad- but it's repellant to bugs. It seems to work well for gnats and mosquitos. I find th...
My Cat Is Ruining Our Furniture Suggestions on Natural Repellent
Asked by R.K. from Phoenix
on July 5, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone could tell me of any natural repellents for cats scratching furniture or if anyone has a free cat scratching post they could give me. we had ...
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- Dear R.; I heard that cats don't like citrus smells, especially oranges. There are some sprays available at places like Carousel Car Wash that might do the trick. D.
- I am in total agreement with Kelly W. Cats can be VERY trainable if you are willing to stick with it and give it some time. I've had cats all my life. Currently we ...
- Hi R.. A lot of people don't realize that declawing is considered inhumane and is illegal in about 20 countries. It is an amputation of the joint. It was even outl...
Mosquito Repellent Advice Needed
Asked by R.H. from Dallas
on February 20, 2008
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We will be vacationing in Cozumel next week and wasn't sure if I need repellent for the boys or not. If so, what do you recommend is the best mosquito repellent to us...
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- R., not sure about the 10 month old. The rest of you can use this for soft skin and insect repellent. Skin So Soft by Avon. When I lived in Garland 3 yrs ago that is w...
- Mosquitos love me!! If everyone in this world hated me, I know mosuitos would still love me. :) Anyway, when my husband and I went to Cozumel, I didn't put any on. Th...
- If you're using an insect repellent with DEET, you should only apply it to clothing, not on skin, especially with the baby. There are also family friendly conventional...
Mosquito Repellent
Asked by D.B. from Port St. Lucie
on August 22, 2006
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The pest love my son; he's 20 months. I hate using OFF every day, and they still bite his face or ears. Know of anything that works and doesn't have a caution warnin...
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- I have a 17 month old daughter. I was faced w/ the same problem (there are a lot of mosquitos around where we live). I talked w/ our pediatrician and she said that I...
- Jason makes a good one! http://www.lifesvigor.com/shopexd.asp?id=71869 C.
- I use a local product w/ all natural ingedients called Beat it!.....It works very well considering the monster mosquitos we get here in the preserve...
Organic/non-toxic Insect Repellent
Asked by Y.C. from Los Angeles
on June 3, 2009
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I'm looking for some safe alternatives to the chemical-laden insect repellents found in most stores. Our family is going to Nebraska soon, and I would like this trip ...
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- Anything that includes tea tree oil is natural insect repellant, they hate the stuff! I also get non-toxic everything!!! not just bug repellant but household cleaners...
- Whole Foods has some natural insect repellent and sunscreen in one!
- There is a company called Gardens Alive that has non-toxic insect repellents. You can order over the internet. Have a great trip!
