You'd be surprised to know that parts of the US did have malaria in those long ago ages.

I wasn't visiting when this thread started, but better late....

These protections are reccommended, and they're environmentally good:

http://www.gardensalive.com/search.a...uito&x=12&y=12

Also, for people with roach problems, get a gecko, they love to eat roaches.

Get some pennyroyal essential oil, pour a few drops in a full bottle of baby oil, and lather. Try it.

The kids and I were eaten alive by no-see-ums (sand fleas) a few years ago. We were sratching for over two weeks, we were eaten that badly.

Himself didn't even get a bite

Bunch of pansies......

I had forgotten, lemon eucalyptus extract is now a highly recommended protection against many biting insects, including mosquitos.

Yup. Mix it with pennyroyal and you shouldn't get bitten.

What's 'pennyroyal' ?,I've never heard of it....where would I get it?...Sophia

It is an essential oil, like lavender, etc. You can pick it up online.

http://addy.com/brinkley/388.html

http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/1386

Thank you,I'll have a better look in the morning....I use lavender a lot anyway.maybe not enough though!.....Sophia