| Insect Weapons [message #1074127] |
Fri, 14 July 2006 15:05 |
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Hi Runners,
The hot and insect season is here in Maryland full force. The first time I
took my shirt off while running, the insects had a feast. But the shirt was
a good weapon. I next ran without a shirt, and my back was miserable. Now I
carry a cotton hand towel, and it works great for swatting insects, back
scratching, and sweat mopping. So far I have not had to resort to Deet.
What have you found to be effective insect weapons?
Al K
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| Re: Insect Weapons [message #1074129 ] |
Fri, 14 July 2006 15:25 |
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"Al K" <kubeluis [at] atlanticbb.net> wrote in message news:12bf5lg9ulavrf8 [at] corp.supernews.com...
> Hi Runners,
>
> The hot and insect season is here in Maryland full force. The first time I took my shirt off while running, the insects had a
> feast. But the shirt was a good weapon. I next ran without a shirt, and my back was miserable. Now I carry a cotton hand towel,
> and it works great for swatting insects, back scratching, and sweat mopping. So far I have not had to resort to Deet.
>
> What have you found to be effective insect weapons?
>
> Al K
Run faster.
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| Re: Insect Weapons [message #1074136 ] |
Fri, 14 July 2006 19:52 |
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Al K wrote:
> Hi Runners,
>
> The hot and insect season is here in Maryland full force. The first time I
> took my shirt off while running, the insects had a feast. But the shirt was
> a good weapon. I next ran without a shirt, and my back was miserable. Now I
> carry a cotton hand towel, and it works great for swatting insects, back
> scratching, and sweat mopping. So far I have not had to resort to Deet.
>
> What have you found to be effective insect weapons?
>
> Al K
I was in a store a few days ago and saw somw kind of an insect
repellant bracelet. I didn't buy it, but if somebody tells me its
works, maybe I'll give it a try. My blood must be sour tasting, bugs
don't generally bite me if there is anyone else nearby.
Eric
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| Re: Insect Weapons [message #1074137 ] |
Fri, 14 July 2006 19:58 |
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Al K wrote:
> Hi Runners,
>
> The hot and insect season is here in Maryland full force. The first time I
> took my shirt off while running, the insects had a feast. But the shirt was
> a good weapon. I next ran without a shirt, and my back was miserable. Now I
> carry a cotton hand towel, and it works great for swatting insects, back
> scratching, and sweat mopping. So far I have not had to resort to Deet.
>
> What have you found to be effective insect weapons?
>
> Al K
Running early morning or lunchtime in the summer.
Avoiding runs in the early evening (dusk) when the bugs are most
active.
Wearing a shirt, even in hot weather.
but honestly I haven't found bugs to be a problem when I run.
enjoy the run
Ed
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