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Comment on How do I keep gnats from my face when gardening? by heylady

heylady — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:57:13 +0000

I really like Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellant. It does not last as long as a spray containing DEET (primarily for mosquitoes), but it has a nice citrus smell, is not irritating, and leaves no greasy feel. I pour a tiny amount in my palm, rub my hands together, then rub my face, ears, neck and hair. If I have on short sleeves, I repeat for my arms. Please avoid a community spray — this could have awful effects on “good” insects and birds and fish.

Comment on How do I keep gnats from my face when gardening? by fluffy the wonderdog

fluffy the wonderdog — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:44:54 +0000

put a fabric softener sheet on the cap
it will help a lot

Comment on How do I keep gnats from my face when gardening? by Uncle Buck

Uncle Buck — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:33:06 +0000

I would like to say what a bummer that your township does not spray. Back in the 70’s it use to be like this. Then they government started spraying for Gnats. I know what your going through. I do remember them coming around and asking for a donation to cover the cost of the spray. Would that be possible in your township? That a few of you can get together and if the township agrees. Go door to door or farm house to farm house and ask for a donation to have pesky .someone spray for these critters.

Gee gnats are so bad that one would almost have to wear swimming goggles to work in the yard. Since swimming goggles fit tight against your eyes. Gee might be worth a try when your working in the yard. Try the swimming goggle thing if you have work to do.

Comment on How do I keep gnats from my face when gardening? by private

private — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:27:18 +0000

I see your not a true fisherman.
Check your local sporting good store for a hat net.
It covers your head and your neck, and saves a lot of
“aggravation.”

Comment on How do I keep gnats from my face when gardening? by candleinthewind7579

candleinthewind7579 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:30:16 +0000

Try spraying the area, with Listerine mouthwash (the gold ki, nd only). It repels most insects like mosquitos and gnats…and won’t be toxic to you, your pets or plants

Comment on How do I keep gnats from my face when gardening? by Elizabeth V

Elizabeth V — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:01:22 +0000

There’s an insect repellent spray on the market.

Comment on How do I keep gnats from my face when gardening? by dcfreek5252

dcfreek5252 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:56:40 +0000

hat with a mesh net over your face?….do an inside garden?…man up?

Comment on I am planning to write an ebook on gardening? by Doreen C

Doreen C — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:14 +0000

I CAN DEFINITELY WRITE A BOOK ABOUT GARDENING WITH YOU HOW ABOUT A PARTNERSHIP/ ? But my book would be solely on knowledge of growing house plants they are my passion

Comment on I need to remove CO2 from a controlled experiment. Will gardening or pickling lime work? by Random_Kidd

Random_Kidd — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:04:01 +0000

could you use a small plant? it will take up the CO2 through photosynthesis…although i suppose if it’s got mitochondria it will respire and produce more CO2…

Comment on How do I keep gnats from my face when gardening? by luke

luke — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:05:16 +0000

Use one of those hats with a net or use the bug spray known as “OFF”