Skunk Antidote
Made up by a chemist named Paul Krebaum in Illinois. It is easy to make from household items and really works.
· 1 quart of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
· 1/4 cup of Baking Soda
· 1 teaspoon of liquid soap
Mix it all together and wash the smell out right away then rinse with water.
But there is a warning - Don’t try to save the antidote mix in a bottle or can! It will cause an explosion and make
a mess all over the place.
Kennel Deodorizer
To help deodorize kennels, dog runs, porches, ect. where your dogs have "left an unpleasant scent" this mixture
will help remove these odors and is completely safe for use around your animals.
Listerine (the old amber colored one) - 2 cups
Palmolive Green dishwashing soap - 2 oz
Hot water - 2 gal
Mix the above in a sprayer dedicated for this use only, do not use a sprayer that has been used to spray poisons
or fertilizers. Spray all offending area's liberally. I use this monthly around my house.
Tick Removal
I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great , because it works in
those places where it's some times difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of
dark hair, etc. Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and
swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the tick will come out on it's own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it
away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that is frequently), and it's much less traumatic for
the patient and easier for me.
Mosquito Repellent
1. Mosquito repellent for arms & legs: 4 parts glycerin ( from pharmacy) 1 part eucalyptus oil
place in small container & mix thoroughly. Place in well-sealed container. Rub small amount on arms and legs to
keep mosquito's from biting.
2. BEST mosquito killer! ( if you do not own a cat! ) catnip placed in sachets around the house will deter
mosquitos in short order! Catnip contains the essential oil nepetalactone, which is at least, 10 times more
powerful than any commercial mosquito killing solution. A tea made from catnip can also be placed into a spray
bottle and sprayed anywhere you have a problem.
3. Repel mosquitos with your barbecue. It does not matter if you use real or artificial charcoal. Just place a few
sprigs of rosemary or sage on top of the coals and you will not see any mosquitos for a while.
4. Gets rid of mosquitos and vampires too! Mix one part of garlic juice with five parts of water and pace in a
spray bottle. Spray any area that they frequent. The treatment is good for 5 - 6 hours.
5. Mosquito repellent: One ounce of citronella ( from pharmacy)one drop of corn oiplace mixture on your skin
before going into mosquito land.
6. Herbs 101: place fresh basil in a muslin bag or two and hang them around the house. Flying insects do not
like the smell of basil and it repel almost every flying insect.
7. 1/2 c. Avon Skin So Soft, 1/2 c. water, 1/2 t. eucalyptus oil, 2-3 T apple cider vinegar...mix and spray.
BTW, studies have shown that mosquitos have a special sense that keeps them away from electrical magnetic
fields.
And there is always that old stand by bounce fabric softener dryer sheets.
If you spray any aerosol oil on any standing water on your property it will kill the mosquito larvae by suffocating it.
The above is from a book called Grandmother's Critter Ridder by Dr. Myles H. Bader.
Or if you just have to buy it ready made:
EQyss marigold spray. www.eqyss.com It is a natural botanical and is pesticide free.
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