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bugs are here.....a definite sign of s
ummer. Blackflies and mosquitoes are out in droves. On Brooklands we are in bug paradise! So outside in Gods country you are never alone. When they first arrive (the bugs that is) they don't bite. They fly around you, get in your eyes, your nose and sometimes you even choke on them. Why aren't they biting you wonder...they are being nice this year! Then all of a sudden the honeymoon is over (literally) and they start biting. Its because the females are getting ready to lay their eggs and need blood to succeed! So here on the farm its bug season and everybody who the bugs find tasty (yes they leave some people alone) has to wear a bug jacket. They work well and also one gets away with not having to slather oneself with nasty bug repellent. Hear say has it that human body odor is the best repellent....none of us have tried that because we are a clean lot! But we are working on a natural concoction...if it works we will let you know. Essential oils that are natural repellents include oils of lemon grass, citronella, lavender, geranium & lemon eucalyptus. These oils also have a reputation to soothe and calm the nerves...so try them out and relax in bug heaven.
bugs are here.....a definite sign of s
ummer. Blackflies and mosquitoes are out in droves. On Brooklands we are in bug paradise! So outside in Gods country you are never alone. When they first arrive (the bugs that is) they don't bite. They fly around you, get in your eyes, your nose and sometimes you even choke on them. Why aren't they biting you wonder...they are being nice this year! Then all of a sudden the honeymoon is over (literally) and they start biting. Its because the females are getting ready to lay their eggs and need blood to succeed! So here on the farm its bug season and everybody who the bugs find tasty (yes they leave some people alone) has to wear a bug jacket. They work well and also one gets away with not having to slather oneself with nasty bug repellent. Hear say has it that human body odor is the best repellent....none of us have tried that because we are a clean lot! But we are working on a natural concoction...if it works we will let you know. Essential oils that are natural repellents include oils of lemon grass, citronella, lavender, geranium & lemon eucalyptus. These oils also have a reputation to soothe and calm the nerves...so try them out and relax in bug heaven.
looks like fun
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