how do u use this as an insect repellant?do u put it on skin full strength?
2090004
We live in Virginia where gnats are as ferocious during the day, as mosquitoes are after dark. For over 3 decades, my family keeps misting bottles with 1/4 Skin-So-Soft & 3/4 water by the front and back doors. Any time it's needed, a quick shake will mix the oil and water before spritzing our skin, followed by a gentle rub to disperse. One bottle from Avon will last for years.
2090005
On my own skin, I just spread it on full strength. I have dry skin anyway.For my pets, I put a little in the rinse water when I bathe them, so that it gets down to the skin. Too much makes the fur oily. Of course this does not hurt the dog, but doesn't look good. The pet smells great after the bath.I feed my cats on the counter, and ants like their food sometimes. so I spread a thin layer on the counter, and the ants will not cross it. This sounds like it would make the counter dirty, but i have not had a problem with it. A little goes a long way.
391596
This product is fully soluble in water, so not really water resistant. However it is routinely used to make a home barrier against insects and termites. For termites the concentration to be used is much higher.
1412017
It's a spray on flea and tick repellant. But I did not find it to be at all effective.
1129356
It depends on your chemistry. Personally, I was disappointed in the product. I'm in Florida and it did not protect against no-see-ums completely. However, bugs are drawn to me more than anyone I'm with at any given time, and it did work for the others. Seems Deep Woods Off or Bullfrog are the things that work for my skin, although one contains DEET and the other is a spray.
1412018
repellent and its good stuff just be careful not to get on your skin and breathe it in cause even natural compounds can be bothersome and irritating. it is strong.
1658901
ARE you supposed to use this 'water' full strength..it says 2x concentrated on label? there are NO actual directions about adding this product to your steamer?
724772
I'm using it for an insect repellant when working in the yard. It's the only thing that half way works this year. I use it undiluted. I also use it in repellant mixtures for my dogs.
1841394
i see no reason why you cant spray all over...i swear by this stuff..i was infested with fleas and this was the only thing that worked ! good luck
1169218
This will work for ANY kind of insect! Any bug that crawls thru it will begin to die. It's not instant like a poison but boy does it work! I keep a little of it in the back of my closets all the time. i put it out months ago and I didnt use much. I still find dead spiders and crickets in my closet every now and then.
576586
Some really powerful repellent. I jog for one (1) hour several days a week and all other sprays were a joke and mosquitoes seemed to laugh at it. I work in my garden for several hours (sometimes all day) and no bug will hit me even with one application. Randall
2158544
Sorry, we didnt really use this for a long time. It was for a trip to Asia and I happen to use the Asian method of repellent s. Sorry.
1299413
Yes, it is insect repellantthat is applied on your skin. It is 98.11% DEET, so a little goes a long way. One very light "pump" on each arm and leg is enough to spread around each arm or leg. You'll have enough MAXI DEET left on your hand for your face and neck. What I received was in a different application container, than what was pictured, but it was the same product. I've used this stuff for years in Costa Rica, which can be a little "buggy" at certain times of the year.
494712
Personally I dilute it till it's 25% strong then I put on my clothes not my skin I get a boomerang reaction from bugs coming at me
144660
The best way to use it us to make a bug spray with it... You never want to use high quality essential oils without diluting them. I take 20 drops and mix with 1 to 2oz rubbing alcohol. You gave to shake alot to mix. Then put in a spray bottle and add 8oz witch hazel. Best bug spray ever.
411933
I don't think this stuff works on anything. I put it directly on bugs and it had no effect. It's just some essential oils that don't work.
576587
Some really powerful repellent.I jog for one (1) hour several days a week and all other sprays were a joke and mosquitoes seemed to laugh at it.I work in my garden for several hours (sometimes all day) and no bug will hit me even with one application.Randall
1299412
I use it directly on my skin. We have shared it with others also without any adverse effects. Use it like any other deet. This stuff is the best out there.