intrepidtraveler
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- Caminos Madrid, Frances and Finisterre (2015)
Camino Norte-2017; Camino Ingles from A Coruna - 2017
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How would you know if the spray was successful? Many people walk both with spray and without spray, and never see evidence of bedbugs. One could conduct a survey of all the pilgrims who sprayed with A, B, or C, and determine whether one group had fewer encounters than another. That would be some evidence. However, that has not been done (at least I haven't seen any report of it) and the anecdotal evidence you might get would mainly support whatever your favourite theory is.Has anyone been successful in using non-toxic sprays
I guess it wasn't the greatest response, but I tried to communicate the difficulty of making a decision about what bedbug avoidance approach to take. There are very conflicting opinions and there seems to be no simple solution.Why do you bother to reply if you aren't able to move beyond cynicism?
It was worth trying and I'm sure it did no harm. I would try just about anything if faced with a rampage!I've always used a combination of 50 drops each of lavender, rosemary and eucalyptus with a bit of water. We had an bed bug rampage in our apartment building and I sprayed this everywhere in my suite and no bed bugs passed my threshold!!!!! Not sure if I was just lucky or......I like to think it worked.
Why do you bother to reply if you aren't able to move beyond cynicism?
Why do you bother to reply if you aren't able to move beyond cynicism?
Has anyone been successful in using non-toxic sprays,like those made from essential oils, for spraying their gear to prevent bedbugs? Thanking you in advance for taking the time to reply.
I know everyone want to use non-chemical approaches to controlling bedbugs. I did. Who wants permethrin on all their stuff. The problem is these approaches do not work and folks who use them are at risk of spreading more bedbugs because the *think* they are protected and chalk up itching to heat rash, mosquitoes or spiders!Has anyone been successful in using non-toxic sprays,like those made from essential oils, for spraying their gear to prevent bedbugs? Thanking you in advance for taking the time to reply.
Ouch!!! a bit harsh. I thought it was helpful.Why do you bother to reply if you aren't able to move beyond cynicism?
Why do you bother to reply if you aren't able to move beyond cynicism?
Actually there is some pretty good evidence of the effectiveness of medical marijuana for many health problems. I say this at the risk of hijacking this thread even further. Carry on! Jill
the anecdotal evidence you might get would mainly support whatever your favourite theory is.
And btw, for me and some others, "non-toxic" sprays are not necessarily non-toxic.
Even organic essential oils are often made using chemicals.
I am extremely sensitive to florals, even those I love the scent of.
Personally, I believe anything with a strong fragrance should be left at home if you're not paying for private lodging.
ME. Why not? It wears off in 2 months. And meanwhile come and bite me. All bugs dead not simply distracted as to where the dinner is served - that is what the smelly oils could possibly do, redirect them to a less smelly pilgrim.Who wants permethrin on all their stuff.
I would Google tea tree oil for effectiveness as a bed bug repellent before I counted on it.I would 'Google' health concerns with Permethrin before using it
From the ExOfficio line of clothing:But you do not use permethrin on anything that does come in contact with skin.
Haha. Love this response. Thank you for your humor!A recent scientific study on bed bugs said the oils work only if you're trying to make the bed bugs smell better as they bite you.
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