I just moved down South. The mosquitoes & sand gnats are eating me alive. Anything besides Deet I can use as a repellant? In the last week, I must have 2 dozen bug bites!
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There is an AVON product called skin so soft.  It is a bath oil as well as a  repellant and you will smell great at the same time.  Hope this helps.  It really works.
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You need an anti-viral to kill this bug. Study up on colloidal silver bc it is PROVEN to kill over 650 types \nof viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and fungi and has been around for centuries. You dont hear about it because it can't be\npatented and is therefore ignored by big drug companies.\nAlso look up olive leaf concentrate, and grapefruit seed\nextract these are very potent anti-virals. Study up on these and decide for yourself.
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This is as Serious Question, especially when tackling West Nile Virus, Malaria, Dengue, all vector borne disease.\n\nGoogle this on the web, there was a recent report about Rain and Butterflies (Slightly larger than bugs) They are also frighten of rain, as it is dangerous to them, the relative size of the water droplet, would harm them.\n\nBugs, usually try to hid from the rain, going into overhangs,  under large leaves, seeking shelter when they can find it.\n\nGood Question.  Next point, ever wonder where Flies goes after dark.
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The problem is that you can't kill the eggs. The nits are encased in a very strong type substance that cannot be penetrated. The most important thing is to retreat the hair after 7 to 10 days and you HAVE to get all the nits out by hand or by comb.  I find those plastic combs ineffective. I ordered a metal comb called medi comb from a dealer on ebay. It works the best but you will still need to hand pick some. They are such a pain! Also using hair styling products (after hair is nit/lice free) daily helps prevent reinfestation from contant with others (at school/bus/etc.). I also flat iron/or hot iron curl her hair at times or braid it. Anything that keeps it back or helps to kill those pests! Also watch closely the friends they play with and if you see any kind of scratching check the child immediately and send them home to tell their parents if you find any nits or anything. Check over the ears and nape of the neck. Also they do make lice repellent spray that you can order (search online) it's mostly tea tree oil, eucalyptus, geranium, and other essential oils mixed with water but it could help if your child is in close proximity of other children and lice is a reoccurring problem. Prevention is the best medicine.
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Bless your heart...I've  been there a time or two myself.  My daughter is extremely allergic to the shampoos for lice.  So i researched and found a natural alternative.  I use mayonnaise.  I slather our heads down thoroughly..put on a good shower cap and keep it on ALL day long.  Before we wash it out we use the blow dryer to heat the mayonnaise through the shower cap and then shampoo out.  Add tea trea oil to the shampoo and allow to sit for awhile and rinse and REPEAT.  You have to get the nits when you're done.  And don't forget to do the whole house.  I spray the carpet wit vinegar daily and then vacuum ever day for about a month.  \n\nhope the info helps.\n\nWhether everyone has them or not ALL need to be treated and also retreated in a few days...just as a precaution\n\nskipping family not infested , skipping the retreat and failing to do what's needed in the house can leave "stones unturned" and you could end up with a headache later.  You also should let the parents of other kids they play with know so they can take appropriate measures.  And be aware that some kids can re infest if their parents don't take approp. measures...
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no. its a myth.\n\n_____\n\nMosquito Tips - Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets\n\n\nThe claim is that millions of people in Florida rely on Bounce fabric softener sheets to keep away mosquitoes. True or false, does this really help?\n\nWell first, the only web pages I could find with this claim also made the thoroughly disproven claims about Lemon Fresh Joy and Vitamin B-1/Thiamine. So the fact that they were with other false claims is not very encouraging. Still, sometimes a nugget of truth can hide amongst other deceits.\n\nI did finally get my hands on some Bounce fabric softeners, and waited for an appropriate evening to test them out. Sure enough, reading on the back porch, the mosquitoes descended. I went inside and got 2 Bounce sheets. I rubbed one along my legs for extra luck and then put both sheets on my shoes. The mosquitoes did NOT care at all. They landed right on my legs, flew right past the Bounce sheets, and attempted to eat me just as thoroughly.\n\nI'm afraid the Bounce mosquito legend is a HOAX!!\n\nMosquito Information and Tips Main Page \n\n\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nhttp://www.lisashea.com/birding/mosquito/bounce.html
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The active ingredients in repellents make the person unattractive for feeding. Repellents do not kill mosquitoes. Repellents are effective only at short distances from the treated surface, so you may still see mosquitoes flying nearby.
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You are getting the chigger bites from outdoors. (By the way, some areas of the country call them red bugs, same things) You need to get a lawn pest control treatment on your yard. As for your bodies, when you come in from outside, go straight to the bath. You need to add bleach to your bath water. I would say a cup or two at least, and sit in the tub. You may have noticed those boogers like the darkest and warmest areas, so be sure and keep those parts in the water as long as you can. For the itching nothing beats good ol' Calamine lotion. You can dunk the kids in bleach water baths, too, or at least I did mine and they didn't fall on the floor kicking arms and legs in the air. :) Good luck, and please know that millions before you have survived this dreaded plague and you will, too! :)
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Of course you don't want your baby crawling around with insects or insects crawling on your baby!  I would advise you to contact the housing code or zone enforcement people - not sure what name they would be under in your area - the people who would condemn a building - that's the agency you want to contact.  That agency also makes landlords bring their buildings up to code.  The one time I did this over broken windows during the winter - the rental ended up being so bad that they made landlord fix it first which meant we had to move out within a month.  Don't put this off - I agree with your wife!  (What other insects are there that you might not be seeing also?)  GOOD LUCK!
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buy a bug suit about 40 dollars and they work well theres one out that our troops use.\n and theres some stuff thats called no more stinking bugs
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This isn't a bug but rather an arachnid.  If you notice it will have two body segments.  Insects have three body segments and only have 6 legs.  The bug you are talking about is  a mite.  They may be chiggers.  They bury themselves under your skin.  The best way to stop the itching is to kill it.  To do that place nail polish (I prefer clear because no one can see it.) over the "bite."  \n\nEverything that I saw suggest treating the area like you have lice.  Mites are parasites.  You need to treat the skin and use disinfectant on the area.  I would tell you boss you have to move!
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I doubt it is a hygiene problem which may provide some relief for you.  As an entomology graduate student I have learned that some types of anthrophilic or "human-loving" arthropods are simply more attracted to certain individuals because of their CO2 emissions, sweat or other natural smells.  I believe that you aren't just being overly sensitive to their annoyance, so make sure that the problem isn't a fragrance or other application.  I don't know of any silver bullets to remedy the problem but you could try adjusting your diet, experiment with eating less of foods you generally consume a high percentage of.  If all else fails and the annoyance it too great you can depend on repellants, Picaridin is a newer one that is available for use. Don't lose hope, good luck.
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You better run to the doctors office . It sounds as you are having a reaction to the bites.\nThere is no way to get rid of them , only time will take care the problem
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OK. these things are insects- so they can be killed.\n\nFirst of all, face the problem. If you have head lice, they are also probably in all your apartment, also clothes, hats, etc. Also anyone you are in close contact with.\n\nFor the hair- it is easy. Simplest solution is to shave all hair. I do mean ALL hair, because lice lay eggs on any hair (including eyelashes, armpit hair, pubic hair) they get across (they look like silvery streaks and are almost impossible to get rid off by conventional means)\n\nIt also means you have to boil all your bedclothes, clothes, caps, etc. and spray all over the flat (including the walls and behind/above/under the bed) with some good bug killer- preferably the kind for crawling insects (longer lasting). I hope you're not allergic.\n\nIf you don't want to shave all hair, cut it as short as possible then soak in vinegar for a couple of hours at least (covered in a towel) then comb out with a special comb- very close set teeth (some pharmacies may have them). You have to repeat it at least once a week for 3-4 weeks. This is because new lice hatch from eggs every 2 weeks or so, so you have to kill them before they have a chance to lay new eggs.\n\nFor mature insects it is easy enough- rub oil or butter on your hair, leave it on for 3-4 hours. Blocks the bugs breathing holes and they die. Not quickly, but they die eventually.\n\nHot iron treatment may suffice- both for clothing and for hair. Not as effective as shaving, but worth a try.\n\nRemember you got the bugs from somewhere- so you're likelly to get them again from the same source\n\nIn any case, they are alive and therefore they can be killed- just "stay the course". A bit like fighting the Taliban- some say hopeless- but if you persevere long enough they quit living
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try a professional exterminator, the stuff you buy doesn't really work longer than a few days!
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Chiggers dig in the skin ...The best stuff I have found is Called CHIGGERX PLUS ! medicated ointment w/ Aloe Vera & chamomile..........Walmart has it and most drug stores.....hope this helps you....... Thanks     :)
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The most effective bug repellent is DEET.  You can get any number of bug sprays that contain DEET but you will be best off buying the one with the highest concentration.  Also avoid any scented sprays.  They may be more appealing to you but they are also more appealing to the bugs.  This is what we in the Military use.