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Posted 4/10/2013 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
Now that I am sick with Lyme and other Mosquito viruses, I am afraid for my kids to get bit.

I have been doing some research, but there is so much out there. What would anyone suggest to use to keep my kids safe. I am leaning towards the wipes from Off, as they have good reviews, but am not sure.


Thank you very much.


justme
Posted 4/10/2013 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
I ordered something off of etsy. Can't say anything to effectiveness yet but it is all essential oils - bonus all natural and can stay in your car.
Posted 4/10/2013 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
I got some all natural stuff at a health food store. It was made from lemon grass and a few other essential oils. It worked great and without the chemicals.
Posted 4/11/2013 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone used the product? I want to find something that has worked.

justme
Posted 4/11/2013 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Washing clothes in Permethrin is said to kill the ticks within a minute or so. It isn't for skin. Dr. Schaller says best repellants for ticks and mosquitos are not the same. I can't seem to find where I read his lit review on most effective ticks repellants. There were some things that were more effective than DEET and safer. If I find that again, I'll post. I do recall that wild tomato was one of the ingredients on one of the products so maybe you could search the net.

Concernedmom
Posted 4/11/2013 12:04 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, I will continue to look, I have off wipes, and spray, but I am wanting to see what has worked for people. I am trying to avoid anymore sickness in my household.

Thank you.
Posted 4/11/2013 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
I use tea tree essential (organic) oil.

I don't know about ticks, but it sure holds off mosquitos and fleas (I'm a magnet for mosquitos and fleas in summertime - fleas bite me all the time when it's warm and damp weather - I don't have animals at home, but they bite when I'm walking in town, especially when there's a lot of people around like on city festivals or so).

It also helps for itching - just apply it and the itching goes away, so no infection because of the scratching :-) )

Posted 4/11/2013 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
In The Lyme Disease Solution book by Singelton he recommends Avon' Skin so soft Tick/bug repellent. I spray my shoes with DEET and my jeans and have been using OFF on my body. Just ordered the AVON stuff.
Posted 4/14/2013 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
A one two punch of permethrin on all clothing, and deet on skin.

Before I got real sick I was still out in the woods a lot. And would come home coverd in ticks.

I buy bronco brand permethrin at the live stock/horse suply. Its cheaper!
And IT use repel 30% deet from wall mart. Smells better, works well, and of coarse its cheaper! :-)
Posted 4/14/2013 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone, I love being outside. I lived in the country as a child, and even though now I live in bigger city, I spend most of my time outside when I can. This year will be hard because I am so sick, but I am hoping to grow my own veggies just like when I was a kid.

Lyme has a way of stopping our life, I am 37, and feel like I am 100 on most days.

Thanks tom, I will look into the brand you mentioned.

justme
Posted 4/14/2013 12:35 PM (GMT 0)
I can attest to the skin so soft combo sunscreen and bug repellent. It does work great. It worked better than Deet but where I used to live.
Posted 4/14/2013 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
I thought Deet at a minimum of 30% (or maybe 40%?) was the best recommendation. Has this changed, or is there a reason to avoid Deet?

I typically have bought OFF with deet in it.
Posted 4/15/2013 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
My son's Lyme doctor directed me to Avons skin so soft PLUS. He made sure he emphasized the PLUS to me. I havent used it as of yet but just ordered. I also bought Cutter bug repellant along with a natural brand to see what works best.

Best,
Carolyn
Posted 4/15/2013 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
skin so soft never worked for me and I won't use poisons. Here is an easy & pleasant repellent recipe you can make at home:

Combine in a 16 oz bottle:
15 drops lavender oil
3-4 Tbsp of vanilla extract
1/4 Cup lemon juice.
Fill bottle with water.
Shake.

Post Edited (PrayingForAMiracle) : 4/15/2013 10:40:47 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/17/2013 10:30 AM (GMT 0)
I talked to a homeless man living in the woods, and asked him how he deals with all the florida bugs as he sleeps in the dirt. he said he gets fresh garlic and rubbs it all over himself......
I think I'll stick to deet, ;]
Posted 4/17/2013 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
This made me laugh, and I am having a pretty high pain day, so thank you.

I already smell like oil of oregano, so if I added the garlic, I may just smell like a pizza.

Hope everyone has a good week.

justme
Posted 4/17/2013 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
LOL! :-)

There are much worse smells than pizza! (as we all know)

Tickled
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