Wednesday, May 28

Listerine: Kills 99.9% of Germs! And... Mosquitoes?

I don't know what it is... perhaps it's my blood type (B+). But for whatever reason, mosquitoes seem to have posted a universal notice that I'm good for eating. I say this because it is not unusual for me to get 15 or so mosquito bites in one day, even if no one else with me is getting bitten at all. This makes summer camp all the more interesting.
My dear mother has been extremely concerned about my welfare and the outstanding probabilities that I will get malaria when I travel to Africa. I suppose her fear is not unfounded. In any case, when I told her that I would not be taking the medicine to prevent me from getting malaria (trust me, there are many good reasons), she was a little bit upset. I guess she must have done some research, and this is what she emailed to me one day:


Kristin,
You will be taking some Listerine (no, not Windex) with you to Africa. Read below...
Mom E

Okay...I just received this e-mail and actually read it before I deleted it. I'm glad I did - I think this is worth a try for all of us who are especially sweet and plagued by mosquitoes during the summer months...Here's what the message said:
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I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared.
The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat
whenever I saw mosquitoes, and Voila! It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I don't leave home without it.....Pass it on.
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OUR FRIEND'S COMMENTS:
I tried this on my deck and around all of my doors. It works - in fact, it killed them instantly. I bought my bottle from Target and it cost me $1.89. It really doesn't take much, and it was a big bottle, too; so it is not as expensive to use as the can of spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes.
So, try this, please. It will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly
on a wood door (like your front door), but spray around the frame. Spray around the window frames, and even inside the dog house.


Listerine anyone? I think I'm going to test this out during my visit to the Adirondacks this summer...

5 comments:

Caitlin said...

Fascinating! I'm quite curious!
:)

... side note: Olive Leaf Extract is also a good prophlaxis. no side effects :)

Kelsey said...

Hey! I'm blood type "Be positive!" too!

We should do a study and see if mosquitos are more attracted to our blood type. It would explain a lot. But fortunately, due to our blood type, we can rejoice regardless. ;)

Joel said...

Interesting , but not likely

Kristin said...

I knew it couldn't be that easy :) Thanks. Maybe I'll try Caitlin's alternative :P

Linda said...

Muy interestante! Thanks for the encouragement-I know God does have a plan for me this next year! Hope you are having a great summer! PS the mosquitos sem to love me to although, I'm 0-:) Take care girl!