bug repellant

[snakeman]

How can I keep flying insects (mostly skeeters and no-see-
ums) out of my cabin window. I dont want to use any screening on it. Is there some kind of natural repellant I could put around it?
any help would be great.

[crashdive123]

Do you have power at your cabin?

[crashdive123]

There are a whole host of products that you can use to keep them off of you. IMO the most effective ones contain DEET. In order to keep them out of your cabin you want to avoid attractants around it. Screens would be the most affective, but you've covered that. Remove all standing water. The list below are some things that attract them.

Use this list of items and activities that attract mosquitoes as a list of things to avoid or that can be used as bait to lure mosquitoes away from you.
• Dark Clothing
Many mosquitoes use vision to locate hosts from a distance. Dark clothes and foliage are initial attractants.
• Carbon Dioxide
You give off more carbon dioxide when you are hot or have been exercising. A burning candle or other fire is another source of carbon dioxide.
• Lactic Acid
You release more lactic acid when you have been exercising or after eating certain foods (e.g., salty foods, high-potassium foods).
• Floral or Fruity Fragrances
In addition to perfumes, hair products, and scented sunscreens, watch for the subtle floral fragrance from fabric softeners and dryer sheets.
• Skin Temperature
The exact temperature depends on the type of mosquito. Many mosquitoes are attracted to the slightly cooler temperatures of the extremities.
• Moisture
Mosquitoes are attracted by perspiration because of the chemicals it contains and also because it increases the humidity around your body. Even small amounts of water (e.g., moist plants or mud puddles) will draw mosquitoes. Standing water also allows mosquitoes to reproduce
Citronella candles can be effective and will work fairly quick for small areas. They are a little less practical outside, as wind currents will affect them. The reason I asked you about power availability is because I have used this http://www.nextag.com/61001-Electric-Mosquito-Catcher-556017656/prices-html?nxtg=43f40a24051b-8AB51C9608D95C6A and found it to be very effective, but the coverage area is limited. It will not cover an entire yard, but rather a porch or patio area. There are many devices that attract and destroy mosquitoes on the market. Some of the professional models can cost several thousand dollars. The key with any “device that you use is that you can’t just turn them on and have them immediately get rid of the critters. It usually takes several days of continuous running to keep an area free of them. Also, do not place the device next to your cabin, but rather a little further away – remember, they attract them then kill them.

[snakeman]

The cabin is very primitive and small. I built it with my friends. There is a slow moving creek by it which may be a problem. thanks for the help crash.

[crashdive123]

Moving water shouldn't be that big of a problem, however if small pools of water collect because of it......

[horacehockey]

I don't see how anything will keep em from flyin in the window, but try this.

Several years ago, while going to college in Florida, I went home to Indiana for a couple of weeks. Since it was the right time, I dug up lots of sassafrass root for tea to take bake to Fla. My fishin buddy and I found ourselves unmolested by skeeters while fishin in the glades. Other fishermen were gettin bit, but not us. Both of us had a couple cups of Sassafrass before leavin for the glades. Next week, we brought the makins for the tea , but did not have any till after we got there. The results were, got bit, drank some tea, no longer got bit.

[Rick]

Proof positive skeeters don't want cancer from drinking sassafras.

Welcome to the forum, HoracePuckey. Why not fish your way over to the Introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself?