2nd part of mosquito information

image from ar.inspiredpencil.com part 2 of mosquito information 

Now I will share with you the 2nd part of this mosquito information.  Also, will post 1st part too.  I find reading short articles are read more than one long one. 

I had some gardeners come today.  I am here, I am open and I have plants.  I am cleaning up the damage from having water flooding the greenhouse and working on displaying more of the plants on the blacktop.  I want to plant some pots to help hold up the trees and use up what I have.  Always something to do.  Enjoy this lovely day.  Stay safe.
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2nd part of this article
Natural Mosquito Repellents
Catnip or catnip oil is more effective than DEET at repelling mosquitoes, according to laboratory research.
Oil of lemon eucalyptus (or PMD, a refined and concentrated version) can be very effective. Some repellents in the United States that contain this ingredient or a derivative include Repel with lemon eucalyptus and Off! Botanicals.
Many claim that rubbing apple cider vinegar on your skin (diluted for skin sensitivities) helps to repel insects. If you take in enough apple cider vinegar by putting it on foods you eat, you may develop a body odor that will repel insects. One great and refreshing summer drink for this purpose is switchel, made from apple cider vinegar.
Garlic oil rubbed onto the skin has at least some repellent effect. It should be diluted. Eating garlic has not been shown to be effective at repelling mosquitoes.
Thyme essential oils have been found under lab conditions to repel mosquitoes as well as or better than DEET, and thyme volatiles lasted as long as DEET.
Geraniol, which can be extracted from Monarda plants and others, is highly repellent to mosquitoes. Geraniol is also the active ingredient in some commercial natural mosquito repellents.
Witch hazel is used in natural bug repellents, often mixed with other ingredients. See 4 homemade natural bug spray recipes!
Garlic could help to keep mosquitoes away.
Though it might not give you the most pleasing scent, garlic juice could help to keep mosquitoes away.
A Word on Synthetic Repellents
DEET has been around for well over 50 years, and the EPA claims it’s safe if used as directed. We prefer to avoid a potential neurotoxin, but if you do use DEET, know this: There’s no need in common uses to apply DEET in high concentrations. It should work to use no more than 25 percent DEET. Unlike the SPF rating in sunscreens, higher concentrations of DEET don’t mean more intense protection.
Picaridin, a derivative of piperidine, a chemical related to a compound in black pepper, has been used in Europe and Australia since the late 1990s. In this country, Cutter Advanced was the first picaridin product to hit the market.
Avon/IR-3535 is the active ingredient in Avon insect repellents (and some others as well). It can cause eye irritation if you spray it there by accident, but is otherwise considered very safe.
Mosquito Repellents at a Glance
Repellent         Natural or Synthetic    Effectiveness   Notes
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus         Natural            High     One of the most effective plant-based repellents
Catnip Oil        Natural            High     Shown to repel mosquitoes effectively in studies
Garlic Oil         Natural            Moderate        Applied to skin, not eaten
Thyme Oil       Natural            Moderate to High       Long-lasting protection
Geraniol          Natural            Moderate        Found in some commercial repellents
DEET    Synthetic         High     Widely used repellent
Picaridin          Synthetic         High     Popular DEET alternative
IR3535 Synthetic         Moderate        Often found in family-friendly products
Taken from https://www.almanac.com/mosquito-repellents-and-bite-remedies
Till next time this is Becky Litterer , Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Beckysgreenhouse.com  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse