I live in a very wooded area with tall grass and a spring near by, so there's mosquitos everywhere! I know that Advantix does the job for fleas, ticks, and mosquitos, but he's allergic to it. I use BioSpot instead, but it doesn't have protection for mosquitos.Is there mosquito repellent for dogs?
I would use a pyretherin based fly/mosquito repellent from your local feed/tack store.
I use this on my dogs, as we live on a ranch and of course have flies.
Always read the label of course to make sure there is no warning against using it on dogs.Is there mosquito repellent for dogs?
Yes! ';Flys-off'; It works wonders!
As mentioned above, I use a ';pyretherin based fly/mosquito repellent';, brand name ';Shield'; which is available at almost any horse supply store. It is made to be misted directly on an animal.
BioSpot is as bad as Hartz! Don't use it!!!!!!
Try Advantage or Revolution. You could even use Frontline.
As far as I know, they all protect against skeeters.
aw. poor doggie! um.. i don't really know because i live in the city.....sorry
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
How dos mosquito repellent work?
After spraying Off! all over, I feel a little suspicious if it actually works. ): Just got bitten three times. (on my foot too!)How dos mosquito repellent work?
I think that misquito repelent is just a bad smell that insects don't like. I dunno, maybe some bugs like the smell of misquito repelent.facial
I think that misquito repelent is just a bad smell that insects don't like. I dunno, maybe some bugs like the smell of misquito repelent.
Natural bug repellent for toddler at night?
My son keeps getting bug bites while sleeping. These are not bed bugs. We have a plastic mattress and wash blankets in hot water. I think they are just little mosquitos but is there something I can put on his skin before bed that will repel the bugs and stop them from biting him? Something all natural?Natural bug repellent for toddler at night?
I've always used vanilla extract. It actually works and bugs can't stand the smell of vanilla. Another one that works is peppermint oil (look in your baking/spice aisle at your grocery).
Products like Avon are not natural at all (and it doesn't work, I've tried it) and citronella oil is NOT meant to be put on skin but burned in candles or set out as a repellent in the air, but not on skin.Natural bug repellent for toddler at night?
Citronella oil, Pennyroyal oil, are both good natural oils that can be deluited with water and smell nice and usually dont irritate the skin, you can rub a small amount on the inside of the wrist to see if it doesnt suit your child. If it bubbles or shows signs of rash dont use...it works for us even on camping trips with LOTS of mosquitos! Hope it helps
I don't know how natural it is, but yesterday I got the tip that Listerine repels mosquitoes. In the past, I also heard that B vitamins and Brewer's Yeast do the trick, but that would be hard to administer to a toddler. Try rubbing him/her down on the skin with Listerine.
I get the Skin -so -soft and mix with water 1/2 %26amp; 1/2 and I also put it on our dog works really,really great just on neck and shoulder blades. Also save baby jars rinse %26amp; Clean good
get some basilleavees(Spanih section of grocery store) put some in each jar repells any kind of bug..Do not put in crib. I put some under our bed as I don't want fleas...
Best of luck....
You can try a bug lotion or spray, but I've heard from a friend that a dryer sheet keeps bugs away. I haven't tried it, but she swears by it, and takes it wherever she'll encounter mosquitos. Wouldn't hurt to try!
Citronella oil
It costs about $6.00
http://www.healthinajiffy.co.uk/images/b鈥?/a>
The EPA considers oil of citronella as a biopesticide with a non-toxic mode of action.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citronella_鈥?/a>
It's not all natural, but Avon's ';Skin So Soft'; lotion is a good repellent and it is good for baby's skin.
Neem is also another natural product you could look into getting.
Skin so soft sold by Avon. Works great for bugs, without all the terrible chemicals! You can buy it online just google it.
I've always used vanilla extract. It actually works and bugs can't stand the smell of vanilla. Another one that works is peppermint oil (look in your baking/spice aisle at your grocery).
Products like Avon are not natural at all (and it doesn't work, I've tried it) and citronella oil is NOT meant to be put on skin but burned in candles or set out as a repellent in the air, but not on skin.Natural bug repellent for toddler at night?
Citronella oil, Pennyroyal oil, are both good natural oils that can be deluited with water and smell nice and usually dont irritate the skin, you can rub a small amount on the inside of the wrist to see if it doesnt suit your child. If it bubbles or shows signs of rash dont use...it works for us even on camping trips with LOTS of mosquitos! Hope it helps
I don't know how natural it is, but yesterday I got the tip that Listerine repels mosquitoes. In the past, I also heard that B vitamins and Brewer's Yeast do the trick, but that would be hard to administer to a toddler. Try rubbing him/her down on the skin with Listerine.
I get the Skin -so -soft and mix with water 1/2 %26amp; 1/2 and I also put it on our dog works really,really great just on neck and shoulder blades. Also save baby jars rinse %26amp; Clean good
get some basilleavees(Spanih section of grocery store) put some in each jar repells any kind of bug..Do not put in crib. I put some under our bed as I don't want fleas...
Best of luck....
You can try a bug lotion or spray, but I've heard from a friend that a dryer sheet keeps bugs away. I haven't tried it, but she swears by it, and takes it wherever she'll encounter mosquitos. Wouldn't hurt to try!
Citronella oil
It costs about $6.00
http://www.healthinajiffy.co.uk/images/b鈥?/a>
The EPA considers oil of citronella as a biopesticide with a non-toxic mode of action.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citronella_鈥?/a>
It's not all natural, but Avon's ';Skin So Soft'; lotion is a good repellent and it is good for baby's skin.
Neem is also another natural product you could look into getting.
Skin so soft sold by Avon. Works great for bugs, without all the terrible chemicals! You can buy it online just google it.
Would you recommend the DEET insect repellent bands, or are wipes and sprays just as, if not more, effective?
I'm going to East Africa in the summer, so will require some repellent. The bands look like a good idea and would be easy to use, but are they a bit glorified?Would you recommend the DEET insect repellent bands, or are wipes and sprays just as, if not more, effective?
The mo' deet the mo' better.
I use super high deet concentrates in products that can't be found in counties like the USA where they restrict the % of deet to be had(they may or may not still do this).
By the way, The active ingredient in Aerogard is DEET. For those Numpties that didn't know.
Aerogard is just the most advertised repellent product in Australia. It is good but other brands with high deet percentages are good too..
25% deet will give you about 5 hours protection before needing to re-apply. Get a lotion if it's an option and let it dry before going out.
my favorite. 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent 12 hour Lotion, 34% deet. About 7 quid.Would you recommend the DEET insect repellent bands, or are wipes and sprays just as, if not more, effective?
I am afraid Deet is no longer considered safe, as you can see from new research which was published in Aug. In fact the higher the concentration %26amp; the more you use the greater the risk to your health! http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/46163/title/DEETs_nastiness_extends_to_humans
DEET is the be-all end-all solution to bug problems. If you're going to East Africa, I highly recommend you don't take any chances with gimmicks like the pest-repelling wristbands. DEET is GUARANTEED to keep bugs off you, and from nearly 13 years of experience camping out, I can assure you that it works VERY well. You have to be careful with it, though...DEET can do just as good a job of killing YOU as it does of killing insects, if you don't use it properly.
lol you sound just like me right before my trip to kenya. all you MIGHT need is Deet. i was there for an entire month and just used the repelent before bed time. and spreayed it around the room. bt i took like 6 packs of wipes for no reason. i think i just used one pack for cleaning my hands. and i was out there doing dirty work and around alot of ppl. just make sure to yake your anti-malaria pills. youl be fine its not as bad as ppl make it seem.
Deet is probably the most effective but it is nasty stuff so be careful using it too much. Iv'e found clothes treated with permethrin are pretty effective. Craghoppers range of Nosquito clothing is also great for biting insects.
Aerogard mate, an Australian repellant that WILL kill any bug known to man. Deet is nowhere as good. Also, in East Africa the bullets buzz around like flies so a nice Kevlar vest wouldnt go astray either.
The mo' deet the mo' better.
I use super high deet concentrates in products that can't be found in counties like the USA where they restrict the % of deet to be had(they may or may not still do this).
By the way, The active ingredient in Aerogard is DEET. For those Numpties that didn't know.
Aerogard is just the most advertised repellent product in Australia. It is good but other brands with high deet percentages are good too..
25% deet will give you about 5 hours protection before needing to re-apply. Get a lotion if it's an option and let it dry before going out.
my favorite. 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent 12 hour Lotion, 34% deet. About 7 quid.Would you recommend the DEET insect repellent bands, or are wipes and sprays just as, if not more, effective?
I am afraid Deet is no longer considered safe, as you can see from new research which was published in Aug. In fact the higher the concentration %26amp; the more you use the greater the risk to your health! http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/46163/title/DEETs_nastiness_extends_to_humans
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DEET is the be-all end-all solution to bug problems. If you're going to East Africa, I highly recommend you don't take any chances with gimmicks like the pest-repelling wristbands. DEET is GUARANTEED to keep bugs off you, and from nearly 13 years of experience camping out, I can assure you that it works VERY well. You have to be careful with it, though...DEET can do just as good a job of killing YOU as it does of killing insects, if you don't use it properly.
lol you sound just like me right before my trip to kenya. all you MIGHT need is Deet. i was there for an entire month and just used the repelent before bed time. and spreayed it around the room. bt i took like 6 packs of wipes for no reason. i think i just used one pack for cleaning my hands. and i was out there doing dirty work and around alot of ppl. just make sure to yake your anti-malaria pills. youl be fine its not as bad as ppl make it seem.
Deet is probably the most effective but it is nasty stuff so be careful using it too much. Iv'e found clothes treated with permethrin are pretty effective. Craghoppers range of Nosquito clothing is also great for biting insects.
Aerogard mate, an Australian repellant that WILL kill any bug known to man. Deet is nowhere as good. Also, in East Africa the bullets buzz around like flies so a nice Kevlar vest wouldnt go astray either.
How often should I spray my Uggs with the water/ stain repellent spray? + how long do they need 2 dry for?
another question: if i walk with uggs on in light/ misty rain, will they get harmed?How often should I spray my Uggs with the water/ stain repellent spray? + how long do they need 2 dry for?
24 hours
if you go out in the snow or rain any sooner
they will shrivle up and turn into baby raisin uggs
tehe
waterproof them like every month id say
24 hours
if you go out in the snow or rain any sooner
they will shrivle up and turn into baby raisin uggs
tehe
waterproof them like every month id say
Where can I buy human repellent?
I would like some ';off'; spray to repel people that annoy me, and keep them coming near my belongings. Something like a mothballs that are designed for people would be nice too, just as long as it keeps humans at bay.Where can I buy human repellent?
That stuff is free. Just don't take a shower for a year. You might get some looks, but people will stay away from you.Where can I buy human repellent?
You could stop using deo, that would keep me away.
Haha when you find something let me know!
just don't shower for a couple weeks, your smell will keep people away!
Ha ~
That stuff is free. Just don't take a shower for a year. You might get some looks, but people will stay away from you.Where can I buy human repellent?
You could stop using deo, that would keep me away.
Haha when you find something let me know!
just don't shower for a couple weeks, your smell will keep people away!
Ha ~
Is there a good cat repellent for my garden ?I?
I have potted Plants on my deck and a lovely garden with a fountain and beautiful shrubs and the neighbour's cat comes in and distroys the plants and shrubs . I do not want to harm the cat but I want him out of my garden ....StumpyIs there a good cat repellent for my garden ?I?
There are a lot of things you can do such as:
1. motion activated sprinklers
2. moth balls
3. cayenne pepper
4. coffee grounds
5. citrus rinds
6. commercial cat repellent
7. vinegar/water mixture sprayed on the areaIs there a good cat repellent for my garden ?I?
Yes.....a large dog.
The first line of defence is to ensure that your yard boundaries are secure. Any gaps in your fence should be blocked to deny low level access. But cats can jump so fix a taut wire or string some six inches above the top of your fence to deter this approach.
Once inside your garden many people say that the best cat repellent is a dog who will soon see off any feline invader. If you are not a dog lover then you will have to resort to more passive methods. Since cats like to lie on freshly dug soil you should lay mulch on your borders so that no bare soil is left exposed. Seed beds should be covered with wire netting or twigs arranged as a barrier.
Young trees should have plastic guards fitted around their trunks to protect them against use as a scratching pole. Your garden pond should be covered with netting to keep your fish safe.
Cats are generally known to dislike water so a well aimed bucketful or a squirt with the hose will certainly make an intruder run. After one or two dousings it may learn the lesson and stay away.
To protect plants and borders both mothballs and citrus are said to be effective deterrents. Place the mothballs, orange peel or lemon rind in the borders. Alternatively spray cloths with orange scented air freshener and place the cloths around the plants you wish to protect. Other known cat repellents are cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil and mustard oil.
Certain herbs are said to deter cats. In particular rue but not catmint which has the opposite effect. Coleus canina is another plant which is marketed by one merchant as a cat repellent.
The broadcaster Jerry Baker has suggested treating your yard with a tonic made from chewing tobacco, urine, birth control pills, mouthwash, molasses, detergent and beer. A smallholder has reported success using dried rabbit blood but you may feel that the ingredients listed in the previous paragraph should be tried first.
If you visit your local garden center or hardware store you will find several cat repellent products on sale. These range from electric water sprinklers and ultrasonic devices to sprays and granules.
Motion activated sprinklers act in the same way as a burglar alarm using an infra red detector. When the cat enters the area covered by the detector the sprinkler shoots out a jet of water to scare the animal away. It is claimed that, after one or two encounters with the jet, the cat will learn to avoid the area.
Ultrasonic devices emit a high frequency sound which is annoying to cats (and dogs) but is not audible to humans. There are various different models some of which operate continuously and others which have an infra red detector and only emit a pulse of sound when the cat triggers the device. To be successful you need to ensure that the model is powerful enough to cover the area you wish to protect. In addition make sure that the sound frequency is designed for larger animals since some models are intended to deter insects and so would be no use for cats.
There are also commercial scent cat repellents. Those that use chemicals should be kept away from any food crops but the essential oil based granule varieties act in the same way as orange and lemon peel mentioned above. Another way to keep a cat out if the garden is a repellent evaporator which consists of a container holding puffed rice which has been impregnated with essential oils. These are effective for three to four weeks and can then be refilled for a further period. Another natural product which many people claim really keeps a cat out of the garden is lion's dung. You may need to visit your local zoo to obtain this although some stores do stock zoo poo.
In Ontario, Canada the local township provides a cat trap service. Once the animal enters the cage it cannot escape but is completely unharmed. The owner has to pay to recover his pet and so should be encouraged not to let the cat stray in future. Apparently few owners bother to reclaim their cats but just obtain another kitten. However this sounds like a good way of dealing with a cat that cannot be deterred by any other method. If there is no such scheme in your area, just buy your own trap.
So, to recap, the first priority is to secure your boundary fences. Then you have the whole selection of suggested cat repellents ranging from homemade recipes to expensive commercial gadgets. I would suggest that you try the orange peel and prickly twigs for a start. If you are around when the intruder appears, try the bucket of water or hose. Even if you miss, the shock may be a sufficient deterrent. If these do not do the trick, then you may have to consider the commercial alternatives.
call animal control. your neighbor HAS to keep control over their animals.
A cat hateing dog. LOL They make stuff to help keep cats out of gardens, but I have never unsed them, so I don't know if they work, but my grandmother swore that mothballs will keep them away. Another thing is to get a motion sensor light and rig up a plug and put a loud horn or radio on it and put it out there. My dad uses this to keep deer out of his vegetable garden. He has a light and a radio out there, turned up real loud.Good luck.
You can use moth balls. sometimes that works because they don't like the smell of it.
I know this may sound silly but put ciane pepper in your garden it wont hurt the plants and the cat wont come near your garden they hate the smell of it that's how i keep my cats out of my plants. ONEfacial
There are a lot of things you can do such as:
1. motion activated sprinklers
2. moth balls
3. cayenne pepper
4. coffee grounds
5. citrus rinds
6. commercial cat repellent
7. vinegar/water mixture sprayed on the areaIs there a good cat repellent for my garden ?I?
Yes.....a large dog.
The first line of defence is to ensure that your yard boundaries are secure. Any gaps in your fence should be blocked to deny low level access. But cats can jump so fix a taut wire or string some six inches above the top of your fence to deter this approach.
Once inside your garden many people say that the best cat repellent is a dog who will soon see off any feline invader. If you are not a dog lover then you will have to resort to more passive methods. Since cats like to lie on freshly dug soil you should lay mulch on your borders so that no bare soil is left exposed. Seed beds should be covered with wire netting or twigs arranged as a barrier.
Young trees should have plastic guards fitted around their trunks to protect them against use as a scratching pole. Your garden pond should be covered with netting to keep your fish safe.
Cats are generally known to dislike water so a well aimed bucketful or a squirt with the hose will certainly make an intruder run. After one or two dousings it may learn the lesson and stay away.
To protect plants and borders both mothballs and citrus are said to be effective deterrents. Place the mothballs, orange peel or lemon rind in the borders. Alternatively spray cloths with orange scented air freshener and place the cloths around the plants you wish to protect. Other known cat repellents are cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil and mustard oil.
Certain herbs are said to deter cats. In particular rue but not catmint which has the opposite effect. Coleus canina is another plant which is marketed by one merchant as a cat repellent.
The broadcaster Jerry Baker has suggested treating your yard with a tonic made from chewing tobacco, urine, birth control pills, mouthwash, molasses, detergent and beer. A smallholder has reported success using dried rabbit blood but you may feel that the ingredients listed in the previous paragraph should be tried first.
If you visit your local garden center or hardware store you will find several cat repellent products on sale. These range from electric water sprinklers and ultrasonic devices to sprays and granules.
Motion activated sprinklers act in the same way as a burglar alarm using an infra red detector. When the cat enters the area covered by the detector the sprinkler shoots out a jet of water to scare the animal away. It is claimed that, after one or two encounters with the jet, the cat will learn to avoid the area.
Ultrasonic devices emit a high frequency sound which is annoying to cats (and dogs) but is not audible to humans. There are various different models some of which operate continuously and others which have an infra red detector and only emit a pulse of sound when the cat triggers the device. To be successful you need to ensure that the model is powerful enough to cover the area you wish to protect. In addition make sure that the sound frequency is designed for larger animals since some models are intended to deter insects and so would be no use for cats.
There are also commercial scent cat repellents. Those that use chemicals should be kept away from any food crops but the essential oil based granule varieties act in the same way as orange and lemon peel mentioned above. Another way to keep a cat out if the garden is a repellent evaporator which consists of a container holding puffed rice which has been impregnated with essential oils. These are effective for three to four weeks and can then be refilled for a further period. Another natural product which many people claim really keeps a cat out of the garden is lion's dung. You may need to visit your local zoo to obtain this although some stores do stock zoo poo.
In Ontario, Canada the local township provides a cat trap service. Once the animal enters the cage it cannot escape but is completely unharmed. The owner has to pay to recover his pet and so should be encouraged not to let the cat stray in future. Apparently few owners bother to reclaim their cats but just obtain another kitten. However this sounds like a good way of dealing with a cat that cannot be deterred by any other method. If there is no such scheme in your area, just buy your own trap.
So, to recap, the first priority is to secure your boundary fences. Then you have the whole selection of suggested cat repellents ranging from homemade recipes to expensive commercial gadgets. I would suggest that you try the orange peel and prickly twigs for a start. If you are around when the intruder appears, try the bucket of water or hose. Even if you miss, the shock may be a sufficient deterrent. If these do not do the trick, then you may have to consider the commercial alternatives.
call animal control. your neighbor HAS to keep control over their animals.
A cat hateing dog. LOL They make stuff to help keep cats out of gardens, but I have never unsed them, so I don't know if they work, but my grandmother swore that mothballs will keep them away. Another thing is to get a motion sensor light and rig up a plug and put a loud horn or radio on it and put it out there. My dad uses this to keep deer out of his vegetable garden. He has a light and a radio out there, turned up real loud.Good luck.
You can use moth balls. sometimes that works because they don't like the smell of it.
I know this may sound silly but put ciane pepper in your garden it wont hurt the plants and the cat wont come near your garden they hate the smell of it that's how i keep my cats out of my plants. ONE
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