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myLot reputation of 98/100. raydene (5491)   ranked 7 out of 4,344 in have discussion on day to day issues 4 years ago

A friend just sent this email to me. I will try it! Will you?
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'I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes, and voila! That worked as well. It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby.
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OUR FRIEND'S COMMENTS:

I tried this on my deck and around all of my doors. It works - in fact, it killed them instantly. I bought my bottle from Target and it cost me $1.89. It really doesn't take much, so it's not as expensive as the can of spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes. So, try this, please. It will last a couple of Days.

Don't spray directly on a wood door, but spray around the frame. Spray around the window frames and even inside the dog house.

During the summer, I don't leave home without it.....Pass it on. '

 

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1. myLot reputation of 92/100. mari61960 (3313)   ranked 980 out of 4,344 in have discussion on day to day issues   4 years ago

thumbupWow that sounds great. I am definately going to try it out. I wonder if it works on fleas.... I used to rinse my hair with it as a teen. My hair would be shiny and squeaky clean. I may ask the vet about trying it on the dogs and cats. I'll let you know...Thanks & Blessed Be.

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2. myLot reputation of 86/100. lonely_f16 (1557)   ranked 1,595 out of 4,344 in have discussion on day to day issues   4 years ago

really? that's new information for me..wow keep it up!

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3. myLot reputation of 93/100. Ishtara (468)   4 years ago

Does it have to be the original Listerine, or can it be any flavour? I don't usually use insect repellant because I hate the smell, but this would smell much better!

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4. myLot reputation of 94/100. stephcjh (27638)   ranked 532 out of 4,344 in have discussion on day to day issues   4 years ago

Wow. i have never heard of this. Mosquitos tear me up in the sprinf and the summer time. I will have to try using motuhwash. I always use listerine anyway. I will definitely pass it on if it works. Thanks for the tip.

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5. myLot reputation of 96/100. yona06 (330)   ranked 1,876 out of 4,344 in have discussion on day to day issues   4 years ago

It's good of it works but... isn't that a little concerning? how something we use to wash our mouth with by gurgling it in our mouth (and maybe sometimes swallowed a little) can be an effective chemical bug exterminator? I think I'm gonna go check the ingredients of that stuff. I'm getting a little worried.


myLot reputation of 97/100. ShepherdSpy (4261)   ranked 430 out of 4,344 in have discussion on day to day issues  4 years ago

Vinegar in a bottle with some washing up liquid added makes a good insect trap too..

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6. myLot reputation of 95/100. ellie333 (8050)   ranked 495 out of 4,344 in have discussion on day to day issues   4 years ago

Wow thanks for sharing, I wonder how someone intially thought to try it? Listerne here in UK is a lot more expensive though about £4 a bottle but will give a go with a watered down version in the summer. I usuually use a citronella candle or spray. Ellie :D

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7. myLot reputation of 99/100. abbey19 (1977)   4 years ago

Wow, this sounds good Raydene, and a lot cheaper than the cans of spray which smell awful. Do you have to dilute the listerine or use it straight from the bottle? Mosquitoes love biting me, so I will try it.

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8. myLot reputation of 95/100. TheHairDresser (3350)   4 years ago

Whoa Dudette raydene!
This is a great household tip and now I will use this and try it out..I have always liked Listerine for cuts and things, but now I use the Crest Pro Health, however I will still keep a bottle of the old faithful Listerine around.
Thanks love*hugs* xohappy

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9. myLot reputation of 98/100. Scoop_Dogg (1932)   4 years ago

When you say seat, do you mean the thing you are sitting on, or your derriere?

Great tip, Raydene, and of course you can re-use the bottle once it's empty for various things. It could be rinsed out and used as a water bottle, or maybe a vase for small flowers.

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10. myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)   4 years ago

very good information thank you so very much, I am going to see if it works on fleas too.


myLot reputation of 98/100. Scoop_Dogg (1932)  4 years ago

Talking of fleas:

A flea and a fly in a flu,
Were imprisoned, so what could they do?
Said the flea, "Let us fly!", said the fly, "Let us flee!"
So they flew thru a flaw in the flu.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18785)  4 years ago

absolutely wonderful

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