Glass Chatroom Board

Katie,
I have discovered that Burts Bees (in every CVS, Walmart, etc) has a lemon insect repellent that works for everything that bites! The best part is that it's safe even for babies and you don't absolutely have to have a shower when you come back inside. Just a gentle lemon scent and it's in a non-aerosol spray. Cheap, too. Bugs love me and hate my husband (has to do with the sugar in your blood) so I was thrilled to find something that allows me out on a warm night without getting bitten alive as Rick always has that privilege.
And along that vein, 2 yrs ago I was introduced to the best deterrent to those stinking tiny ants that invade my kitchen every year: just a spoon of sugar, a 1/4 spoon of boric acid powder and a half cup of water. shake it up in a small bottle and use just a saucer full at a time on the counter. Mine was actually in a fine bone china teabag holder this year! Just add a bit every day until you haven't seen one of the stinkers in a few days. I haven't had to put it out in about a month now. But if you saw my counter in early June you'd have called the Board of Health!
Final hint: we need to stop the weeds growing up between the pavers in our walkway without killing the grass alongside. Suggested was to mix a tsp each of table salt, & dish soap in the garden sprayer and fill with cheap white vinegar. Spray when no wind just where you want it. Might have to do 2-3 times over a season. Will try this weekend. Up yours, Monsanto!!!!
OK, that's it for natural remedies! Enjoy your day, Glassies!
Janice