Re: [pct-l] bug repellent

["Carl Siechert" <csiechert@hotmail.com>]

> The September 1999 issue of the Journal of Medical Entomology, says
> mosquitos can't stand thyme or clove oils, and just a small amount of
> the oils can keep the bugs at bay for up to three hours.
> If you don't want to smell like a cooked ham, consider geranium. Its not
> as effective as clove oils, but it will repel mosquitos without
> repelling humans."
> 

Mosquitos won't like you, but the bears will LOVE you!  :)
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