Mosquitos

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by TJLC, Jul 24, 2000.

  1. TJLC

    TJLC LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Port Charlotte, FL
    Messages: 1,308

    I am wondering how everyone out there deals with mosquitos,biting flies etc... What seems to be the best defense? I use deep woods off. Is this about the best or is there something better? Thanks for any help.
     
    TJLC, Jul 24, 2000
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  2. MOW ED

    MOW ED LawnSite Fanatic
    from N.E. Wisconsin
    Messages: 5,028

    Deep woods off works well for me also. If you are looking for stronger stuff make sure you look at the percentage of <br>N,N Diethyl-meta toluamide (DEET) this is the stuff that keeps the mosquito's away (along with ticks and other pests).Deep Woods percentage is 23.80%
     
    MOW ED, Jul 25, 2000
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  3. kenneybros

    kenneybros LawnSite Member
    Messages: 49

    We use that too. You practically have to take a shower in it every 10 minutes though
     
    kenneybros, Jul 25, 2000
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  4. GrassRoots Lawn Care

    GrassRoots Lawn Care Guest
    Messages: 0

    Go to your Army-Navy Surplus store and buy old bottles of DEET, 100% concentrated. Mix in 2 tbsp of it with a 6oz spray bottle of Avon's Skin-So-Soft. Nothing better.<p>----------<br>Mike Reynolds,<br>GrassRoots Lawn Care, Florida
     
    GrassRoots Lawn Care, Jul 25, 2000
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