Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/15

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Subject: Re[2]: [Leica] WAS:have a beer, NOW: mosquitos! ;-)
From: Bob Walkden <bob@web-options.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 11:18:40 +0100
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Hi,

a solution that I've found effective in various parts of Africa is a
eucalyptus-based repellent (can't remember the brand-name). I've found
it more effective than DEET, it smells a lot better and it's far more
friendly to the environment.

- ---

 Bob  

mailto:bob@web-options.com

Sunday, July 15, 2001, 10:39:27 AM, you wrote:

> Tina's mosquito magnet contraption looks really high tech. In my part of
> the woods, we rely on two simple and cheap measures. 

> Mosquito Coils - It contains pyrethrum. You light it at the beginning of
> the night and the coil burns for about 12 hours, just enough to repel the
> insects which are most active at night. Cost - less than 5 US cents per coil.

> Mosquito Net - Covers the sleeping area and suspended from the ceiling.
> Cost $5 and, if handled properly, lasts for years. 

> The principle of the two methods are - Since you can never catch em all,
> create a chemical and physical barrier to bites.

> Dan K.

In reply to: Message from "Ted Grant" <tedgrant@home.com> ([Leica] WAS:have a beer, NOW: damn mosquitos! ;-))
Message from D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg> (Re: [Leica] WAS:have a beer, NOW: mosquitos! ;-))