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Deter Bugs

itbedeb — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:47 +0000

Spray your yard with diluted dish washing liquid to get rid of bugs. They’ll go running to the neighbor’s yard.

Bug Bites & Stings

itbedeb — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:13:33 +0000

To get an insect stinger out – use tweezers. But, if that does not work, try placing tape over the sting and then lift off the tape. It should pull the stinger with it.
Tape a copper penny over an insect sting. Some people claim this takes the sting (pain) out and keeps it from swelling so bad. Somehow, the copper in the penny counteracts the poison in the sting.
I’ve heard that Alka Seltzer helps relive itching of an insect bite. Dissolve 2 tablets in a small glass of water, then dab the solution on the insect bite.
Relieve the itch of a bug bite by dabbing it with antiperspirant. The aluminum salts will reduce the swelling, and help to relieve the itch.

Ant Repellent – Fabric Softener

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:26:21 +0000

Supposedly, a fabric softener sheet will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice. Spread sheets around foundation areas of the house.

Tick Removal

itbedeb — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:16:36 +0000

To remove a tick, use a cotton ball to dab liquid soap on the tick. Swab it for a while with the soap soaked cotton. After about 15 or 20 seconds, the tick will come out on its own, stuck to the cotton ball. The soap smothers it and it comes out looking for air.

Insect Repellent

itbedeb — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:24:22 +0000

Some mail carriers actually carry a sheet of Bounce fabric softener in their uniform pockets to keep yellow-jackets away. So, when you are working outside, at soccer games, golfing, etc., you might just want to carry a sheet with you. Put it in your pocket, or tie it on your belt loop.
Here are some plants that are said to repel mosquitoes: Citronella grass (although, this one is tropical and very large), catnip, rosemary, marigolds, horsemint and “mosquito plants.” Plant these around areas where your family gathers in the back yard, to ward off those uninvited insects.

Formula 409 Bug Killer

itbedeb — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:06:45 +0000

If you don’t have regular bug spray around, Try Formula 409 (the household cleaner). Spray the Formula 409 on bees, wasps, etc., and they will drop to the ground instantly. If they don’t die, at least it makes it easier to swat them without fear of retaliation.

Ants, Ants, Ants Everywhere

itbedeb — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:17:42 +0000

Ants, ants, ants everywhere …. Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.