Our Mixed Flock Journey!

[drstratton]

Of course there is a serious side of me as well.
Here are some links to good imformative reading.
https://www.thehealthy.com/first-aid/bug-bites/mosquito-bites/
https://www.thehealthy.com/first-aid/keep-mosquitoes-away/

I know that repellants are good, but not everyone is able/wants to tolerate those containing Deet.
Picardin is another good one, but has some drawbacks for certain individuals as well. I think Avon's Skin So Soft, formulated a version containing Picardin.

The leesser potent, but still effective is Lemon Eucaliptus Oil. I think It may be the safest to use, I'm still researching.
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Thank you for making me laugh & for the information Cavey! I've never seen the Lemon Eucalyptus oil, I might check it out.

 

[drstratton]

I am being plagued by deer fly rather than mossies this year. Deer fly are big and they really hurt.

I hate deer fly. I got bit by one the last time we were out fishing. I had a 3" round welt on my leg, it was hard and took a couple of weeks to clear up...miserable insects!

 

[drstratton]

Good afternoon everyone! We left the house around 6 this morning. We drove about 1.5 hours, I dropped my husband off at a golf tournament & then I drove about another hour so that I could go antique shopping. I had a fun morning browsing through the stores. I'm back at the course waiting for him to finish. I wanted to check in and say hi! And here he is. I hope you are all having a fantastic day!

 

[N F C]

Good afternoon everyone! We left the house around 6 this morning. We drove about 1.5 hours, I dropped my husband off at a golf tournament & then I drove about another hour so that I could go antique shopping. I had a fun morning browsing through the stores. I'm back at the course waiting for him to finish. I wanted to check in and say hi! And here he is. I hope you are all having a fantastic day!

Did you find any treasures shopping Rene?

 

[drstratton]

Did you find any treasures shopping Rene?

I found lots of stuff, but I only bought one thing. I've been wanting a country style cheese grater. I found 3, one wasn't in the greatest shape, one was too expensive & the one I bought actually came with 2 other graters for several dollars less than the expensive one.

 

[N F C]

I found lots of stuff, but I only bought one thing. I've been wanting a country style cheese grater. I found 3, one wasn't in the greatest shape, one was too expensive & the one I bought actually came with 2 other graters for several dollars less than the expensive one. View attachment 2770038

Will you use it or is it decorative?

 

[WhoDatChick]

Thank you for making me laugh & for the information Cavey! I've never seen the Lemon Eucalyptus oil, I might check it out.

I have bug zappers hung on my porch near the parakeet cage and one in the coop.. they are helping a lot! Someone also mentioned Dyntrap... Ima get some of those as well...

 

[WhoDatChick]

I hate deer fly. I got bit by one the last time we were out fishing. I had a 3" round welt on my leg, it was hard and took a couple of weeks to clear up...miserable insects!

They are the worst!!

 

[BY Bob]

Good afternoon everyone! We left the house around 6 this morning. We drove about 1.5 hours, I dropped my husband off at a golf tournament & then I drove about another hour so that I could go antique shopping. I had a fun morning browsing through the stores. I'm back at the course waiting for him to finish. I wanted to check in and say hi! And here he is. I hope you are all having a fantastic day!

Sounds like a wonderful day for both of you. I'm so glad for you both.

 

[WhoDatChick]

I found lots of stuff, but I only bought one thing. I've been wanting a country style cheese grater. I found 3, one wasn't in the greatest shape, one was too expensive & the one I bought actually came with 2 other graters for several dollars less than the expensive one. View attachment 2770038

Antique shopping is my therapy