I've seen several posts concerning people having to use somewhat toxic sprays to fend off mosquitoes while feeding or spending time with their flock. A few years ago, while on the Texas coastline, I discovered that a lotion I was using to help with my dry skin from the sea salt kept mosquitoes away from me as well -- and mosquitoes really like to bite me!
It's called "Watkins Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion." You must apply it liberally and everywhere your skin is exposed. I've put it on my face and hands, only to discover the hard way that the *@!$ critters had found my unprotected ankles. I always recommend it to people with children, cuz they really shouldn't be around those sprays that have that awful chemical in it. I found mine at Walmart, but they're not carrying it this year for some reason, so will have to search for a new source.
Can't recommend this product enough - it works for me each and every time. But again, you can't put it on too lightly or miss any exposed spots (like the neck..).
It's called "Watkins Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion." You must apply it liberally and everywhere your skin is exposed. I've put it on my face and hands, only to discover the hard way that the *@!$ critters had found my unprotected ankles. I always recommend it to people with children, cuz they really shouldn't be around those sprays that have that awful chemical in it. I found mine at Walmart, but they're not carrying it this year for some reason, so will have to search for a new source.
Can't recommend this product enough - it works for me each and every time. But again, you can't put it on too lightly or miss any exposed spots (like the neck..).
