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Old 01-05-2021, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by tbrock555 View Post
I have read a lot about the bugs there. Most of my life in NYC and the last few in North Jersey I know there is nowhere near the bug situation that is there, yet every summer I get eaten alive, they like something about me, don't know what. My question is what are the things you guys do down there to combat the bugs. Not talking about homes, but on your person. Are there any kind of bug sprays, repellents, lotions, etc. that you would recommend? Any other remedies? Are some areas worse than others with bugs? Thanks for any suggestions.
We live between 44 & 466A. In winter months no problem. But when it is summer or spring (muggy) dusk & dawn are very active times with mosquitoes. The County sprays, but it doesn’t do much. We wear long pants/sleeves when walking the dog at those times. If you keep moving it isn’t too bad.

We try not to use Deet. Forgot about Avon Skin So Soft. Good idea, fellow posters!