Vegans & Veggies do you use bug repellent?

Question

I live in a high mosquito and deer tick populated area, so I've tried using many natural repellents, but it just won't keep the ticks away.

Answer 1

Sounds strange, but I would really consider giving a call to your county to ask for suggestions from them.

They know the area.  They have to treat the public areas.  Seems like they would know every name of everything possible that would work.

Might be worth a quick call.  

Answer 2

Yes. I contracted lyme disease several years ago, and lemme tell you it is NOT worth saving a few ticks.

Answer 3

Yes. Here is a good one:

Hot Humid Summer Insect Repellent

I made up this repellent for a summer in hot, humid upstate New York. It's been my only solution to the fact that mosquitoes seem to love vegan blood!

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    3 oz water (3/8 cup)

    20-30 drops citronella oil

    7-10 drops eucalyptus oil

    1 tablespoon dried lavender buds/flowers

Directions:

First, place the water in a little spray bottle (I use a 4 oz. If it's bigger, multiply the recipe for that size). Add the two oils, close, and shake. Now add the lavender buds, and add more water to the bottle until *almost* full. Shake again.

It probably benefits if you let it sit for a little bit (a day or two) to let the dried flowers soak.

And you're ready to spray!

I used this in summer in:  upstate New York, southern France, camping (CA central valley), at a farm animal sanctuary.

Therefore, this is magic.

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=16521....

Answer 4

I'm a vegetarian, and I use the OFF! bug spray.

Answer 5

Yes..it keeps the bugs away.  If I don't use it..I get covered with bites.

Answer 6

they have all natural alternatives that i perfer than harsh stuff filled with abunch of artificial ingredients in it as a whole since i started to care more and become more intuned with the world around me i have become a big advocate in trying my best for all natural and organic things i dont want anything not as close to nature as possible on me or around me as much as i can help it

Answer 7

I don't, but I don't have a bug problem. If the repellent doesn't kill them or harm them (you could probably find a harmless/natural repellent if you look in the right places), I don't see the problem. Although there are plenty of natural repellents such as peppermint oil. You say you've tried natural repellents and they haven't worked, but if you haven't tried peppermint oil, try it. I can't guarantee that it will work, because I've never tried it, but it's worth a shot. I most likely wouldn't use a standard repellent, not because I'm vegan, but because I'm not a fan of anything with chemicals. Bottom line, If I were severely bothered by mosquitos and ticks, I would probably use one if nothing else worked.

Answer 8

increase your Potassium intake  2 aday one in the morning & one at nite it will seep thew your skin no one can smell this but  Mosquitos  they stay away  plus you will be doing your body a good thing..  

Answer 9

Yes I use bug repellent, I am vegg and I use it because I am more concerned about Lyme disease and wes niel than anything else. I really don't think it matters what you use, as long as you're protecting yourself from diseases that can you know... kill you and what not.