Mosquito Problems?

 Here at Houseboating Excursions in the Mississippi River Valley we experience many seasons that are filled with unpleasant creatures, mainly the pesty mosquito. Everyone knows that they can carry a variety of diseases. The markets are full of different kinds of repellents that are costly and stink and it is not pleasant walking around smelling like a chemical factory. We have learned of another way to help get rid of these bugs and inexpensively too. We learned that the mouthwash Listerine will kill the mosquito and keep it away. The way to use it is to buy a bottle and pour it into a small spray bottle and spray it around the area you wish to occupy, not directly on you. Spray the furniture, around doorways(not on the door), windows, decks, lawns, picnic tables, kids playgrounds, and the dog house. It lasts for several days and is earth friendly too. Another trick to keeping mosquitoes and other bugs away is to put a dryer sheet of Bounce tucked somewhere on you like a belt loop for example, it also works well as a fragrance for storage areas and for keeping mice out of stored boats.
With mosquito season fast approaching give this a try and see the results for yourself and spread the word.
Another product we like to use here at Houseboating Excursions is called Badger, Anti-Bug Balm, it is good for the skin and bad for bugs. It can be spread all over any exposed skin and it works great for repelling flies of all types and for taking the itch out of bug bites you already sustained. We obtain the product at our local food coop store. You can click on the link we provided and it will take you to their web site and you can order it directly from them, they also sell other types of balm that can help with other ailments. We like the product because it works and is also earth friendly and not harmful to kids and pets. Now you are ready for insect biting season.
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