Bug repellant no more!

[kickdastiks]

Just got back from opening the up the camp. The blackflies were horribly buzzing around my head as I raked the yard. I found myself automatically blowing vapor clouds all around my head on my exhales as I always used to do with a cigarette. The smoke from an analog used to back the bugs off quite well. No such luck with the vapor though, it didn't slow them down one bit. If anything, it attracted more of 'em. Maybe those bugs aren't so dumb after all!

 

[IanK1968]

lol, converting smoking black flies to vaping are we? ahh opening up the camp, means the nice weather is here to stay. Guess you must be vaping some pretty sweet stuff to attract black flies.

 

[rachelcoffe]

Muskol is the stuff you need, hon. It's Canadian, & it works very well. Just one of those little spray bottles will do you fine. This may sound odd, but we love the smell of it. Brings back good memories. As does the classic image of the Muskol guy (there's a newer portrait now on some of the new bottles that doesn't do it for us, lol - classic portrait is still on some sizes though, so yay).

 

[smokum]

NOTHING and "I" do mean NOTHING will work at this time of year other than a long sleeve shirt or net wear, lol.....

I was eaten alive and now itching like mad here in the boons........ yayyyy spring is officially here !!

-Greg

 

[Danesnpits]

You know Avon sells this stuff called Skin So Soft. It's a spray and smells nice and makes your skin feel silky. I have been using it for literally years on me and my dogs, and those pesky skitters leave us alone!

 

[TallGrass]

Old Spice works pretty well too!

 

[Danesnpits]

Old Spice works pretty well too!

Oh my! Does that mean I should be using that is my pit stick TallGrass? Even if I am a girl? Rolls eyes!

 

[TallGrass]

no danes, you should apply to your clothes.. liberally

 

[Neon]

In my experience vapor attracts flies, probably the only downside.

Neon

 

[kingcobra]

Yeah especially if you are vaping a sweet or fruity flavor, what the hell though, everyone should be vaping including the bugs! I already know that they really like coffee so I'm in double trouble here I guess Thankfully I'm a big fan of the great indoors so not a big deal for me

 

[Pipeous]

The only bugs I see are the ones that get squished on my windshield and helmet when I do the country rides hehe

 

[viglnt2000]

I wonder what vaping Muskol would do for the flies?

 

[smokum]

Probably NOT a good idea I would say.....

 

[rolandpibb]

I wonder what vaping Muskol would do for the flies?

LMAO! That's Canadian for you!

O.T. Do you remember the old "Deep Woods Off" commercial on CBC where the family would be out in the woods and would hear the announcers deep voice call out "Deeeep Woooooods!"?

The best was the CBC French version where the announcer would call out "Region Sauvages!"

 

[viglnt2000]

Probably NOT a good idea I would say.....

Doesn't seem any worse than smoking analogues...

 

[JayTheVapingGuy]

You know Avon sells this stuff called Skin So Soft....

grew up with parents that disagreed on this point... Mom swore by SsS and dad swore by industrial strength Muskol... sometimes i would get doused with both... all i know is that as a kid i never got bit at all... my sister on the other hand could have every flyswatter adn repellant in the world around her and she'd still get eaten alive... skin chemistry plays a factor here i think!!