From: Dickey, Michael F (michael_f_dickey@groton.pfizer.com)
Date: Mon Jun 24 2002 - 09:34:28 MDT
>I personally prefer citronella based repellents to DEET laden
>stuff. It works quite well, doesn't smell bad either. Taking
>plenty of B complex while camping helps too.
I remembered reading this recently, perhaps you might want to try bringing
some catnip with you next time.
Michael
Catnip Repels Mosquitoes More Effectively Than DEET
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/08/010828075659.htm
CHICAGO, August 27 - Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential
oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is
about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET - the
compound used in most commercial insect repellents.
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