[Paddlewise] Bug spray

>Don't like to use DEET...
>I use  oil of citronella, lavender or bergamot, mixed with baby oil or
>grapeseed oil.

>I buy the essential oils and mix itup when I want to apply, works great
for
>me here in BC Canada fprests and in S E asia.

>Some folks are out there to be bug food, so stuff don't alwys help, I
like
>to think those folks are there to help those of us the bugs don't
offend so
>much

My solution to bugs in order of preference.

1. Forward motion and or windy location.

2. Peace of mind.

3.  Long pants, light windbreaker with hood and elastic wrist bands.
     Wave hand in front of face continually to keep both hand and face
bug free.
      Put up with taking a sweat bath.  Itch a bit here and there.

Chemicals left my list years ago.  Just hate the smell and taste of
DEET. And nothing else worked.  Though someone recently mentioned
drinking a couple of tablespoons of vinigar every day.  Haven't tried
it.  Not sure I want to.

Peace, Brian

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