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"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser Tytler
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According to Neil Sperry:
"Garden Tip: I was in one of the national chains looking around this evening, and I saw the “mosquito plant” or “citronella” plant for sale. Claims are that it repels mosquitoes. In reality, my personal observation is that it does nothing of the sort. Some of the worst outbreaks of mosquitoes that I’ve seen in backyards were hovering around this plant. It’s a pretty plant (a strongly scented true geranium), and it does have a fair similarity to the citronella aroma, but it’s not even the source of citronella oil. That comes from a type of lemongrass. So buy it if you like it. Just don’t expect to be mosquito-free because you have it."
But as others said also in his post, just having the plant sitting there doesn't do anything. You have to swat the plant or break off some of the leaves and crush them up and rub on you.
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We got some citronella plants this spring. They haven't helped. We also burn Off oil in about 8 Tiki torches. They still nail us. Most effective thing so far is spraying ourselves with plenty of Off with 40% Deet.
We may try the fogger soon. Would love to find a longer lasting solution. In fact, we really want to attract bats, but we don't have a good place to put a bat house.
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On the plants, you have to be careful. Get actual citronella plants, not "citronella scented" plants.Originally posted by BradMBut, just like condoms and women's rights, I don't believe in them.Originally posted by LeahIn other news: Brent's meat melts in your mouth.
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Originally posted by jluv View PostWe got some citronella plants this spring. They haven't helped. We also burn Off oil in about 8 Tiki torches. They still nail us. Most effective thing so far is spraying ourselves with plenty of Off with 40% Deet.
We may try the fogger soon. Would love to find a longer lasting solution. In fact, we really want to attract bats, but we don't have a good place to put a bat house.
Great. Now I'm searching amazon for bat houses.
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Originally posted by Cooter View PostFreshwater City, Louisiana... worst mosquito population I've ever encountered. I'd imagine the jungles of south America or ass fuck Africa couldn't be any worse"If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford
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Originally posted by Baron Von Crowder View PostIF that is anywhere close to No Problem Raceway, ill 2nd that. We have mosquitoes splattered all over our RACE CAR after racing all day.Originally posted by BradMBut, just like condoms and women's rights, I don't believe in them.Originally posted by LeahIn other news: Brent's meat melts in your mouth.
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We just spray ourselves down with Off. Get the multipack from Costco.
We use this one:
Get back out there with OFF! insect repellents – the right protection to keep your outdoor fun uninterrupted from mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects.
Smell isn't terrible and it works well for us, and I get eaten alive without.
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Originally posted by Sleeper View PostYup a fogger. They drive around neighborhoods up in minnesota once a week and fog. It really helps.
They do it at campgrounds as well. Dont ask me the chemical as i have forgot as well.
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You want total mosquitocolypse? Three letters. DDT."When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser Tytler
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