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Across the Fence:  Mosquitoes...alert!  |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
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 Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 4:41:48 PM
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In the northeast, this has been the rainiest and coolest June that I can recall. We've had, in 22 days, at least 20 with rainfall...most of the time heavy. I know other parts of the country are experiencing this, too. This is a perfect recipe for mosquitoes..standing water and puddles are ideal breeding grounds. This summer is going to be horrible with the little suckers! All I can say is.... really stock up on 'Deet'!
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
Edited by - junkjunkie on Jun 22 2009 8:06:40 PM |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 4:47:33 PM
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Yep, dump out any standing water, try to dry out areas around your house and get some cintronella
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Calico Cheri
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Cheri
Goshen
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 11:03:48 PM
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Don't you just hate mosquitoes ?! Luckily, here in Indiana, they are not year round. When we were in Calif. we dealt with them all the time...yuck. Don't run out of repellent. :)
~Cheri
~Glad to make your acquaintance :)
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Tina
Watkinsville
GA
541 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2009 : 05:17:32 AM
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Has anyone tried that off fan for mosquitoes?
Tina |
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
360 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2009 : 05:33:21 AM
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Ours just came out the last 2 days. As soon as you step outside, they attack! We don't have them for very long, soon as the hay meadows dry up. I'll trade the heat for the bugs any day!
Every Child Deserves Our Love &
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2009 : 08:30:13 AM
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I just read an article about juniper oil being used for a repellent. Will try that....I hate to use Harsh chemical ones.. Good luck all..The biters are back..
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jun 23 2009 : 08:55:24 AM
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| I made Mary Janes bug off bars from her Outpost book. THey work great & have no chemicals..Also soften the skin at the same time |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2009 : 10:45:09 AM
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We here where I live have to worry about "West Nile Virus" from the skeets, it will kill human and animals alike, if not treated properly and on time.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Alison
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
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Posted - Jun 23 2009 : 1:50:25 PM
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We've had a pretty warm and dry late spring/early summer. But the other night we had a very intense thunderstorm, followed by a misty morning. I swear I could hear the mosquitoes hatching. We worry about the West Nile Virus in Canada too, and I'm also concerned that my pup doesn't get bitten too badly.
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