Well, I personally, would not consider using deet, as it is nasty stuff, and it will get into your system through your skin. But if you are slathering that stuff on yourself, you would be much better off getting a "Therma Cell". I keep one in my truck at all times. I just got back to Florida last week, and we had some rain, and the little tiger mosquitoes are out in force. As for natural stuff, speaking of Crysanthemums , what about the other little orange flower, which at the moment I have a brain fart, and can't remember the name of it, but you plant them in the garden to keep insects away. Astor? Anyway, it is orange, and is an insect repellent. Also speaking of soap, turpentine soap is supposed to repel mosquitoes. There is a good video on You Tube about making turpentine, and it mentions making soap with turpentine. But with the Eucalyptus and turpentine, as well as Australian Tea Tree Oil, you have a strong odor to deal with, if you are hunting. I just prefer the Therma Cell, even hunting. If I were stranded, and without one, I would probably use crushed pine needles. But the cedar oil, and the other suggestions are good. Cedar oil, is also good for getting rid of fleas on your pets. But make sure it is natural, organic, and not synthetic, or mixed with other stuff. Anyway, Ryan good luck. P.S. what about using the leaves, or boiling the bark, of the nasty invasive Maleluca tree. The bark can be used to filter water to purify it, as it contains something similar to tea tree oil, and is an anti microbial, and anti fungal. It is a relative of the tea tree.
Wayne
