Bug repellers?

sonic bug repellent is scam tier, they don't work for shit

long, loose fitting clothing combined with either DEET or picaradin based bug spray but it's not perfect, you will still get bit just not as much

>>985143
Birch tar my man. Been used for a long time to protect from the mosquitoe swarms in Siberia. I also hear lavender oil works too so maybe you should give that a go.

>>985201
I was afraid you'd say that. Thanks for the reality check. I guess just bathing in DEET is my best bet.

>>985239
The better three-quarters has some lavender oil she uses for tea and shit. Can't hurt to try.

Thanks for the suggestions.

>>985143
That thumbnail looked like you have a bear.
Also what >>985201 said.

>>985143
The barrier method is the only way to go when skeeters get intense
It's hot, but it works
Also, if you are moving, they won't get you, so keep walking
When you stop, deploy your barriers

>>985792
Googling 'barrier method' just gives me a bunch of garlic-based sprays. I'm guessing you meant something more along the lines of a mesh-type suit?

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Just get a deer spray, picaridian spray, or a newer oil based spray like Repel Lemon Eucalyptus spray. Recently a large publication, I think consumer reports, did a big bug spray trst, and many sprays failed or just didn't work. The only ones that dis, are the ones I listed. The Repel Lemon Eucalyptus spray tested really high. I've used it a d it doesn't smell bad either.

>>986669
That's DEET spray, not deer spray. Sorry.

>>986669
>>986670
Yeah I figured you meant Deet. I'll look for that stuff.

Happen to know if its dog-safe?

So I heard mixing lavender and geranium rosa essential oils works well for repelling ticks and other bugs. Is it a meme or does it actually work? Anybody have any tried-and-tested natural repellents?

>>988017
Forgot to say that I intend to use it both on me and my doggo companion

How well does permethrin work? I have some (issued) uniforms impregnated with the stuff.

>>988020
I would be careful with that, many essential oils are toxic to pets and a probably less effective than what is used for that purpose.

>>988148
Will do some more research into animals and essential oils then.
Any other natural repellents though? Not really fond of applying too many chemical products on my skin or my doggo's

>>985201
Yeah mang. Enough deet to melt an egle egg.

>>988020
TerraShield by DoTerra oils. I use it on myself and my dog with no reaction. It's expensive, but it works and its natural.
https://doterra.com/US/en/p/terrashield-spray-oil
You can also email [email protected] and ask them specifically and then consult your vet before applying anything to your dog, natural or otherwise.

>>985143
buy anything with
>DEET - anything between 20% and 50%. anything with more than 50% DEET doesnt work better than 50%
>oil of lemon eucalyptus
>picaridin
>IR3535