[Duchess47]

Skin so Soft by Avon works really well for mosquitos here. I put it on my arms and on my horses faces and necks.

[tuffydoodle]

Check this out! I saw it at the feed store yesterday, it's top dress ivermectin. Bud hates being paste wormed and I hate worming him, so I bought this product to try. None of my other horses mind being wormed.

[Beaker]

The mosquitoes here look at Skin So Soft and laugh. Off works wonders. Deep Woods Off works even better.

[MissTargets]

"Bounce" is suppose to work good for repelling flies, bees, and such. Someone sent me an email about the many uses. It's on my home computer, and I am at work. I know a lot of people who would tie a strip around their bridles to repell deer flies.

Tuffy, I hope you get your badly needed rain. It has been one of the most beautiful summers here, in a long time. No frost yet, and temps in the low 80's and sunny. The past two were nasty, with a lot of rain and cooler temps. It sure has been enjoyable for a change.

Duchess, after reading that article about EEE, I am worried about my daughter. She came home yesterday from work, freezing. She had not felt good since Labor Day. She did go to the doctor last week and had blood work and they said it was a viral infection. They gave her meds, but she still doesn't feel good. I wanted to take her to emergency room, but she just went to bed. Her husband is in Columbus helping set up the store, for Quarter Horse Congress. She said she felt better this morning, but it is a worry.