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Listerine Bug Spray

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Date: 05/18/2005 Topic: Pest Control > Bugs  
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If you don't have any bug spray around - try using Listerine. It kills them just as fast as the bug spray and it's not harmful to us.

By Heather S.
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By Dutch 1962 (65) Profile Contact
Definitely a recipe that has made the rounds but there is no truth to it.
Check out this story and there is a link to other myths as well. http://pestcemetery.com/home-remedies-work/

RE: Listerine Bug Spray

Posted on 08/12/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Meg (Guest Post)
Well, I tried this the other day. I was in my yard, being eaten alive. I went in, rubbed some off-brand Listerine on my arms and legs.

Didn't SEE another mosquito... So, for me, it worked.

Posted on 06/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Walter (Guest Post)
Seems that using Listerine for bugspray is completely bogus. See this link on Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/dishsoap.asp

Editor's Note We've heard this from people like Linne, who have tried it. Have you tried it? Does it work or not work for you? It worked for her, so it's worth a try.

Posted on 06/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Debbie (Guest Post)
trying to find the recipe using listerrine palmolive soap and vegetable oil and water. saw this on pbs years ago. thanx Debbie

Posted on 07/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Amy (Guest Post)
Actually, Listerine contains sodium floride, which is toxic, but not noticed in small amounts. Calcium floride, on the other hand is natural and good for you.

Posted on 06/17/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Carol (Guest Post)
Hair spray works well too for killing insects. It stiffens their wings so they can't fly.

Posted on 05/22/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

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