#mosquito repellent

[reality-detective]

An Effective Mosquito Repellent...

It's that time of year 🤔

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[outlawssweetheart]

i hope the bad guys win. i hope the good guys get their skulls bashed in.

The Mountain Goats & Kaki King, Mosquito Repellent

#It's also me about most stories and during every Scream movie. (Bc the killers are consistently better characters and I'M BITTER!!! 😒) #mosquito repellent #the mountain goats #kaki king #song lyrics #villains #villaincore #villain aesthetic #Tagging all my nasty blorbos! 😘 #edward nygma #the riddler #the joker #harley quinn #jonathan crane #maximus boltagon #kirsch family #ethan landry #quinn bailey #wayne bailey #richie kirsch #amber freeman #charlie walker #mickey altieri #stu macher #billy loomis #sawyer family #lucille sharpe #armitage hux #texas chainsaw massacre #text post

[oddlyspecifictmglyrics]

TV upstairs Leave it on all night Do what I have to do Add, subtract, and divide by two, but my

Eyes light up At cops and robbers time I hope the bad guys win I hope the good guys get their skulls bashed in

Mosquito Repellent / Black Pear Tree

#mosquito repellent #black pear tree #tmg lyrics #the mountain goats #john darnielle

[lestatdelioncoeur]

Stain

@vamptember

"Bite me then, fucking come on. You stupid fucking mosquito". Lestat looked like he was going to cry. "Why?" he asked, "why are you so angry?" Tough Cookie stood over him with a sneer, "The Vampire Lestat, you had us with you, night after night. We trusted you. You used us". Lestat leaned back in his chair. "Tux, please!" He felt hopeless. He'd invited her over in an attempt to make light of all that had happened but now it was going even more wrong. 

"Did we mean nothing to you, that you'd put us at such risk? You could have warned us! You didn't care. What were the audience? Collateral?" She spat the word at him and snatched up her bag. She was leaving. Louis stepped forward to show her out. 

"I don't think you know how much it all meant to him", Louis said pleadingly as they walked to the front door. Tough Cookie stopped. "Don't fool yourself, Louis. It's all such fun isn't it? Until someone gets hurt. Does it ever occur to you that he killed you?"

He watched her go. 

Lestat was still in the living room, he looked up when Louis returned. "She hates me. She has every right to". Louis was exasperated, "the self indulgence wears thin, Lestat. Just…" Lestat stood up and came towards him. "Just what, Louis? Tell me. You never can, can you? You can never say what you really feel. And what? I take what I want? You wouldn't be here now if I hadn't". 

Louis sat down where Tux had been and put his head in his hands. He looked at his feet on the rug and wished he'd left with her. Something had fallen out of Tux's bag. He reached below the coffee table to pick it up. There was a fragrant wet stain on the sheepskin. Not the first, he thought. Reading the label he laughed softly to himself. It was a small spray bottle of citronella. He went after Lestat.

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[arbitrarycategories]

Hi! I was lurking through the reblogs on a post and you mentioned something about mosquito repellent plants? Can I pleeeeease hear you infodumb about that I'm so tired of them

This is all from memory so may be a little inaccurate and I will not be citing sources, but I have written a paper on this (in high school so it’s not in any databases) and all my sources had to be from peer reviewed journals so this IS academically informed.

Okay

SO first off: most mosquito-repellent plants work by releasing chemical agents that may smell good to US but smell very bad to the mosquitoes. The problem with this is that these oils tend to be released as globules that cling to the plants with fairly high surface tension, so unless the plants are disturbed somehow (wind or animals/humans) the oil isn’t released into the air and it does fuck all to actually repel mosquitoes.

That said, the best accessible mosquito-repelling plant is a plant called LEMONGRASS. If you live in the states then Home Depot sells this usually. If you don’t live in the states then idk, check your local garden center. I live in Texas and our lemongrass dies every winter but tends to come back on its own in the spring, and it smells really good to humans. You can also throw the dead grass into the yard and mow over it to release extra scent.

The most EFFECTIVE mosquito-repellent plant is something called lemon-eucalyptus which is a lab-created crossbreed produced somewhere in either Australia or New Zealand. I don’t remember which I just remember being super mad that I couldn’t get my hands on it for experiments. Anyway there’s a special compound in the oil this plant produces that lemongrass shares. I don’t remember the name of it but mosquitoes hate it. Plant lemongrass :)

If you can’t get your hands on lemongrass, rosemary will also repel mosquitoes, though there’s not much academic literature about this one and various mom-blogs all contradict each other about its effectiveness. It’s pretty smelly (good to humans bad to bugs!) and will repel a variety of insects.

Citronella contains a compound used in current commercial bug repellent, so it is also good to plant! I could never get mine to be very big though. You can also buy torches (like decorative tiki torches) with citronella oil in them which are designed to repel bugs by releasing the oil in the smoke.

Mint will also repel insects and mice though I could never narrow down if mosquitoes were among the list of insects that mint repels! Pro tip: PLANT MINT IN POTS. DO NOT PLANT MINT DIRECTLY IN THE GROUND. It will take over everything <3

Lastly, basil and thyme are reported to be insect repellents! I have not tested these myself (I tried but there were Circumstances) but a variety of home-blogs say that these work. I found basil in an academically sourced list but found no proof of thyme working. I despair at the lack of academic literature on this topic. Anyway.

Also, did you know you can purchase mosquito larvae on Amazon? It’s about $10 USD for 100 larvae.

If you choose to disturb your plants yourself to release the oils then be ready to have very strong smelling hands. Also, if you get your hands on cheesecloth (lightweight) you can see simple sleeves and boil one of these plants, then dip the cloth in the boiled water. The oil from the plant will soak in and the cloth will smell like it once dry. Idk how long these last because I never properly tested them, but I kept some in a drawer for a year and they were still pretty smelly. If you wore them out and about they would probably last about a month before the small wore off. Cheesecloth is extremely light so it shouldn’t be much of a bother in the summer, however idk how well they would hold the oil if you got sweat on them.

It’s also important to note that different hormones are capable of attracting or repelling bugs, so some plants may not be strong enough to get the job done if you’re particularly bug-attractive (I am rip). Also if you’ve ever noticed that you get a ton of bug bites but a friend doesn’t then may not be random. They may be repellent, and you may be attractive. This fact blew my mind when I learned it. Go forth and repel bugs!!!!

#the Circumstances that meant I couldn’t test thyme were: #I only had 2 weeks to get my testing done #and my mosquitoes were LATE in the mail. arrived to late to do any testing… I had to pivot QUICK #mosquito repellent plants #herbal repellent #herbal mosquito repellent #bug repellent #herbal bug repellent #mosquitoes #mosquito repellent #arbitrary answers #thanks birdsquidd!

[mountaingoatslastlineaday]

I can’t let go

#the mountain goats #last line #black pear tree ep #mosquito repellent

[ask-a-vetblr]

Hello! With summer rolling around, do you have any suggestions for bug sprays or repellants for dogs and cats? Anything we should avoid? When I was little we had an outdoor cat (I know he shouldn't have been, but my mom insisted) and he would come home absolutely torn up by mosquito bites on his nose and ears! I take my cat on leased walks on occasion and eventually want to get a dog whenever we live somewhere that permits it. Are our pets doomed to be eaten by mosquitos?

I believe you had a similar ask awhile ago but it was about if the flea and tick preventatives helped with this, which you said they would state on the package if it did.

gettingvetted here.

There are a handful of topical flea/tick meds that also repel mosquitoes. They are by and large for dogs only, since they contain permethrin/pyrethrin as their repellant, and this is toxic to cats. Typically mosquito bites don't affect animals quite as severely as they do with humans, unless the animal has a hypersensitivity to mosquitoes.

Just so there's no confusion: under no circumstances should you use human bug repellants on animals!

#0thewolfgirl0 #mosquito repellent

[mountaingoatsfirstlineaday]

All day, all day!

#mosquito repellent #tmg #the mountain goats #john darnielle #first line #black pear tree ep

[knight-in-sour-armor]

#Always read the label #Off! #Useless Really #Mosquito #Mosquito Repellent #Funny

[inthecityofgoodabode]

September 2022: I Made Something Today

Nothing special mind you but I made a compost sifter from hardware fabric & scrap wood that we had in the carport attic: 

Today’s backyard garden harvest: 

Petunias from seed we had saved: 

The stand off. We actually had four female hummingbirds competing over our yard today but I was lucky t get a photo of these two: 

One of several Santa Claus melons that we have. This is the largest: 

Someone was peeking at me from behind the melon: 

Trying out the new mosquito repellent. It worked pretty good: 

Dinner: 

#garden #backyard garden #compost sifter #homemade #homegrown vegetables #pole beans #purplehull peas #Petunias #hummingbirds #ruby-throated hummingbird #female ruby-throated hummingbirds #santa claus melon #piel de sapo #grasshopper #mosquito repellent #dinner #salad #chimichurri #steak #grilling #life in memphis

[taimio]

Create Your Own Mosquito Repellent at Home: A DIY Guide to Homemade Pesticide Spray for a Bug-Free Summer

Every summer brings out the sun, flowers... and those pesky mosquitoes. Learn how to make your own DIY mosquito repellent to keep your garden mosquito-free and your outdoor moments peaceful. Versatile, easy to prepare and cost-effective, homemade mosquito sprays not only give you control over what goes into them but they also save you trips to the store. Join us as we explore the art of creating custom-made mosquito repellents, perfect for those keen on organic and eco-friendly solutions. No longer will bothersome pests be a bane to your beloved garden. Keep reading to uncover the secrets of repelling mosquitoes right from your kitchen!

Diy Pesticide: How To Make Your Own Homemade Mosquito Spray

Mosquitoes are the bane of summer nights, but fear not! With a few simple ingredients you can make your own homemade mosquito spray to keep those pesky bugs at bay.

Not only is this diy pesticide effective, it's also chemical-free and eco-friendly.

All you need is essential oils like citronella, lavender, and eucalyptus, mixed with water and a little alcohol to create a potent mosquito repellent.

Simply mix the oils and water in a spray bottle, add a splash of alcohol to help disperse the oils, and voila! Your very own homemade mosquito spray is ready to use.

Be sure to shake well before each use to ensure the oils are properly mixed.

Citronella oil: Known for its mosquito-repelling properties, this essential oil is a must-have in your diy pesticide arsenal.

Lavender oil: Not only does it smell delightful, but lavender oil also acts as a natural insect repellent.

Eucalyptus oil: This powerful oil is a great addition to your homemade mosquito spray, helping to ward off those bloodthirsty pests.

Say goodbye to itchy bug bites and chemical-laden sprays, and hello to a more natural and effective solution. Try making your own homemade mosquito spray today!

For more tips on keeping mosquitoes at bay, check out our related article on effective mosquito repellents. Happy spraying!

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[bywatergal]

For the writers in the chat (and those in mosquito-y areas): crash course on mosquitoes! Only female mosquitoes bite, they do it so they have the right supplies to lay their eggs (male mosquitoes eat like sap). They lay their eggs in stagnant (unmoving) water. They can bite however many times it takes to get full and will lay eggs around 10 times. The best way to ensure the eggs don’t hatch around your house is to empty nearby stagnant water onto hot concrete. Dumping it out works decently, but the hot part makes sure the eggs are damaged. The best ways to deter adult mosquitoes are unfortunately like any other pests: attract and kill them. Bug spray can work but results vary wildly. You can systematically kill/deter mosquitoes in an area if need be, so long as the area is large enough not to have too many migrate in. You can take the disneyworld approach where you own a bunch of land and specifically make sure there is no stagnant water around or you can take the yellow fever approach where you set up a bunch of traps to kill mosquitoes before they get to people. Idk if sticky traps or light traps work better but they’re both pretty effective so long as they’re spread around enough. Mosquitoes also have plenty of predators, but to get a comprehensive list you’ll want to look it up because it’s a lot

#mosquitoes #mosquito repellent #writers tips #yellow fever mention

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Mosquito Pest Control services, Many times, it can be seen that people ignore mosquitoes as they are not that harmful, but most of the harmful diseases are spread by mosquitoes.

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Safe Haven: Ramtons Mosquito Repellent Devices for a Pest-Free Home

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Why Choosing A Top-Notch Mosquito Repellent Is Beneficial

To get bitten by a mosquito, you need not necessarily step out of your home. These flying pests can do their work inside your home too. Tiny in size, mosquitoes can easily enter your house, and hide behind the curtains, tables, or under the stairs. So, it would help if you had a good mosquito repellent machine to control the mosquito menace at home.

With so many options available in the market, it is often difficult to pick the best mosquito repellent machine. You have these mosquito killers in all types, including, coils, liquid vaporizers, incense sticks, sprays, roll-ons, and patches. All these products claim to be the best mosquito-killer machines.

In this post, we aim to enlighten you with some key advantages of using a natural or quality mosquito repellent.

Why Use A Mosquito Repellent?

Before we answer what are the various advantages of using a good mosquito repellent, we want you to understand the reasons why one such product is required.

People across the globe use mosquito repellents for the following reasons:

Mosquito Protection: Mosquito repellents are used to protect against mosquito-borne diseases

Enhances Productivity: Using mosquito repellent means there are fewer chances of falling sick and hampering your productivity at work or at home

Save Money: Money spent on a good mosquito repellent means money saved on medical treatments

Quality Family Time: With good mosquito repellent at home, your family will fall less sick and you will be able to spend quality time with them.

5 Best Advantages of Using Quality Mosquito Repellent

We already discussed why people use mosquito repellents, so it is now time to throw light on the various advantages of mosquito repellent:

Instant Mosquito Protection: The best benefit of mosquito repellents is that they offer instant protection. They are not just effective in keeping the mosquitoes away but also keep flies, and other insects away providing you an immediate solution to the problem of pests.

Prevents Mosquito-Borne Diseases: The second benefit of using a good quality mosquito repellent is that it repels mosquitoes of all types. This, in turn, helps in minimizing the chances of contracting mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya.

No or Less Chemical Release: Another major benefit of using a natural mosquito repellent is that it hardly releases any chemicals. Even if it does use some chemicals, the emission is very low and not as harmful to the body.

Not Harmful for the Skin: A good quality mosquito repellent will be skin-friendly. It won’t cause any harmful allergies to your skin. They are made of 100% organic ingredients that safely repel mosquitoes.

Safe for Children and Pets: A mosquito repellent machine that uses less quantity of DEET chemicals is considered safe for your children and pets. So, another mosquito repellent benefit is that it is manufactured keeping in mind the safety of children and pets and for this, it has less harmful chemicals or no chemicals at all.

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Mosquito Repellents Plant

There are several plants that are known for their mosquito-repelling properties due to the natural compounds they contain. Here are some examples:

Citronella: This is perhaps one of the most well-known natural mosquito repellents. It is a type of grass that emits a strong lemony scent when crushed. Citronella oil is also commonly used in candles and sprays.

Lavender: Lavender has a pleasant fragrance to humans but is disliked by mosquitoes. Planting lavender around your outdoor living areas can help deter mosquitoes.

Peppermint: The strong scent of peppermint can help repel mosquitoes. It's best used in the form of crushed leaves or as an essential oil.

Catnip: The essential oil in catnip, nepetalactone, is a natural insect repellent. It's effective against mosquitoes, flies, and even cockroaches.

Rosemary: This aromatic herb contains compounds like rosmarinic acid and eucalyptol, which have insect-repelling properties. It's often used in cooking but can also be planted around outdoor spaces.

Marigold: Marigolds contain pyrethrum, a natural insect repellent often found in mosquito repellent sprays and lotions.

Chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum flowers contain pyrethrin, which is commonly used in insect repellent products.

Basil: Certain varieties of basil, like lemon basil, emit a strong scent that can deter mosquitoes. Crushing the leaves and rubbing them on your skin can also provide some protection.

Garlic: While not a plant you would necessarily have growing in your garden, consuming garlic can actually make you less appealing to mosquitoes due to the sulfur compounds it contains.

Mint: Like peppermint, other varieties of mint, such as spearmint and pennyroyal, have natural insect-repelling properties.

It's worth noting that while these plants can help deter mosquitoes to some extent, they might not provide complete protection, especially in heavily infested areas. Using additional measures like mosquito nets, screens, and mosquito repellent sprays can complement the natural repellent properties of these plants.

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