--- Michael Carnes <michaelcarnes@earthlink.net> wrote: <snip>
In the end, I've come back to DEET. I don't spend as many nights outside as many others on the list and I felt the risks were minimal. <snip>
Ditto here. But instead of the 28% "jungle juice" of the Vietnam era, I find Utah no-see-ums seem adequately detered with a diluted 7% solution. Most of the stores now sell diluted DEET solutions along with the standard concentrations. Even so, DEET is a nerve gas derivate and I hate using it. Another reduced chemical option is the bug-jacket. The bug-jacket along with long-pants in summer is my first line of defense - then just a little bit of DEET on the back of the neck, ears and hands. Bug-jackets are just mesquito netting sewn into a jacket shape. Most come impregnated with a slow-release insect repellant. Where long pants are not an option due to heat, bug-pants are also available. The bug-jacket looks geeky, is no fashion statement, but it's a good summer solution. My bug-jacket lives in my daypack and is quick and easy to put on and take off when needed. Something else that I purchased last year, but have not been able to test are these battery powered fly-swatter bug zappers coming out China. They're five and dime items that cost about $5-$10. Thought I'd hang one from the bottom of the scope during the summer. - Canopus56 http://www.campmor.com/ No-See-Um Bug Jacket Item Number: 82170 http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=13... No-See-Um Bug Pants Item Number: 82171 http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=15... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com