Gnats

If you live in Southern Wisconsin you know all about mosquitoes.  They’re a part of summer life.  But this summer we’ve been attacked by another smaller pest, the gnat.  These little devils don’t really bite much but they just hum around you and try to crawl into any hole in your face that they can find.

One solution is to wear a head net.  Of course when it’s 90 degrees, you really don’t feel like putting something over your head that will make you even hotter.  So there are a couple of home remedies that you can try.

One is Avon Skin So Soft lotion.  This is a very strong sweet smelling concoction that keeps the gnats away from you.  Just rub a little over your face and ears and they stay away.  The only drawback is that for guys, it’s a little feminine smelling.

Another solution is Vanilla.  Yes, the same vanilla you cook with.  Do the same with it rub it on your face and ears and it will keep the gnats away from you.  I like the vanilla smell much better too, it reminds me of dessert.

Try either one and you’ll be a lot happier outdoors than listening to those little gnats humming in your ears and face.

Post by: Dan Bomkamp    

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