More Bug Information
Recently, I ran across some helpful information about keeping the bugs at bay. We already have a blog giving tips on dealing with pesky creatures. Click here for that information. Bugs-How to Keep Them At Bay
Here is the additional material I discovered.
Take up to 100 mg of riboflavin (or B2) about an hour before heading outdoors. Though little research has been done on the subject, the vitamin may work by giving off an odor that’s unappealing to insects (but undetectable to humans).
Avoid going outdoors at dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are out in full force. Wear light-colored loose-fitting, long sleeved shirts and pants with tightly woven fabric and avoid using floral-scented lotions, lip products and shampoos (they taste good to bugs).
Insect repellents that contain the chemical ingredient DEET are the most effective (if you’re leery of putting them on your skin, spray it on your clothes instead). If you want to go natural, look for soybean oil on the labels of brands like Bite Blocker (available at Whole Foods Market).
