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Old 04-23-2011, 03:43 PM
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Marge L.
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Originally Posted by ncredbird
Well, Spring is definitely here. It got warm enough to throw the covers off last night and I woke up with about 30 mosquito bites! We have screens on the windows so I can only guess that the little buggar got in through an open door during the day. Any suggestion as to how to get rid of it? I haven't spotted her yet or it would be taken care of. I suggested to DH that we burn a citronella candle in the bedroom but he didn't think that sounded like a good idea. (I think he is concerned about breathing in chemicals as we sleep) Any other suggestions? Ann in TN
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Put a dryer sheet in your bed, pin to the pillow or to your nightie, etc. They claim it keeps them away. I haven't tried it--just what I read in an article on the uses of dryer sheets. Hope it works. Marge L.
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