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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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Default Texas Misquitoes grrr, what should I do??

Ok, I know I probly didnt spell misquitoes right. but anyway.

Here in Texas we are approaching out hot temperatures. There for we spend time grilling, drinking, and mowing yards. Is there anything you suggest for a perminent misquitoe repelent, such as those special candles on a stick you put out side...

any suggestions? I hate soaking my self in 'OFF' repelent.
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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You were close, it's mosquitoes.
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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yeh that was a dumbass comment i posted so ill change it
off is the only thing i know off
i saw a thing on tv like a moskeeter whistle where it like deters moskeeters. thats only good if your immoble like in your backyard or something
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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those whistle things don't work

best thing to do is just swat at 'em and kill 'em or invite a bunch of bats over to your house (you know the flying mammal)
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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there is a propane gizmo that attracts the mosquitoes and kills 'em... i don't know what its called or how much it costs i've seen it and it looks like it works better then a bug light!
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Here you go http://www.mosquitozapper.com/. Not sure if they work, but let us know what you end up trying out.
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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This place sounds like they know what's up:

http://www.mosquitolife.com
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
there is a propane gizmo that attracts the mosquitoes and kills 'em... i don't know what its called or how much it costs i've seen it and it looks like it works better then a bug light!
Is this it?...my boy has it and this REALLY works...awesome...http://www.mosquito-zapper.com/mosquito_deleto.htm
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Mosquitoe-b-Gone yard spray. Talk all your neighbors into it as well and it will help a ton.
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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The propane traps are by far the best thing out there. Skeeters (easiest way to spell it!) are atracted to CO2, because that's what mammals expel. These devices pump out enough CO2 to mimic 6-8 bovine in your back yard. A huge, slow, non-swatting bag of leather, meat, and blood!

They are a bit pricey, about $250 or so, but they are 1000 times better than anything else. No smells, no chemicals, no skeeters, no nothing.

You have to have about 5 Citronella candles per sq ft to be effective.
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Sounds weird but works. Fabric Softener Sheets. You know those Downy Fabric sheet you throw in the dryer, Wipe down with one of those it works. Found it in one of those home remedy books.
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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when i lived in texas, there was just one thing to do to dodge the fire ants and mosquitos.

MOVE
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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fire ants are the devil
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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I love Fire Ants....Catch any other bug (or small animal) and chuck it in a mound of fire Ants...and let the free entertainment begin
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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I do know that those Blood Suckers ar allergig to Tomato plants and they hate that Skintastic stuff sold by I think Avon? Check it all out!
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