Keeping Bees Away
Tis the season and I'm not talking ho-ho-ho.
We have bees everywhere right now. A trick we've learned to keep the bees away is to spray Avon's Skin So Soft. Apparently Avon re-formulated the SSS lotion to contain sunscreen and insect repellent.
We frequently have bees hanging around our hummingbird feeders and by our patio table.
By simply spraying Skin So Soft in an inconspicuous area really does keep them away. We've even spray it on the back of our son's coat in the fall to keep the bees off of him.
Another remedy we've used that works effeciently is to simply rub a bounce dryer sheet over clothes or fabric as well. It works wonders.
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I've heard this before. My mother in law keeps telling me I should get some. Perhaps I should. :)
Thanks!
Very handy tip, My daughter has been stung 5 times this summer. I'll have to try this out.
I didn't know this good for bees as well as biting critters. Thanks for sharing. I also read (probably on another WFMW) that dryer sheets work at keeping away bees. Hmmm. It all sounds good. :)
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I'll have to try this because I hate it when they get in my house. I hate bees!!
Sounds great! Does it work for ants?
fantastic idea right now - now i have to find an avon rep!
This totally does work...!
Good advice :)
Bradley
The Egel Nest
thank you so much for this tip! We are constantly plagued by bees - I will give this a try!
Will have to try this. Thanks for the tip!
Never heard about this.
I'll remember it.
Thanks!
Soap under the eaves of your house works great for keeping the bees at bay. I learned that tip this year and it really works.
My Mom used to make sure we sprayed it on or put it in our bath water to keep away both bees and mosquitoes. It works in my opinion.
Thanks!
Thanks for this--I'll get some thanks to your recommendation! I always thought the Skin So Soft as insect repellent was an urban legend!
I have used that before for mosquitoes. Thanks for reminding me of the product.
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Keeps them away from my dog, too.
I have got to get some of that!
wow, cool!
We have a sudden crazy outbreak of bees - and they are HUGEMONGOUS. So stealing this little tidbit!
Yes, skin so soft is great stuff, I love it!