Pain Reliever Moonlights as Shield against Gnats

It’s almost like the line in the old popular children’s song “Skip to My Lou:” “Fly’s in the buttermilk, shoo, fly, shoo.” Only nowadays, it’s an ointment that’s making gnats go away.

During the warmer months, gnats can be a real pain in the neck. Yet, many people are starting to notice that the same product you use to massage away those neck pains can also keep pesky gnats away.
Users of Absorbine Jr., a popular topical pain reliever, are taking note of its uncanny ability to ward off gnats. Although not its primary function, many see Absorbine Jr. as having a dual purpose.

“Absorbine Jr. really does discourage gnats. I keep a bottle in my car so I can have it handy when needed. A park ranger suggested it to me,” says Cathy Krieger of Chicago, who spends much of her free time in the outdoors of western Illinois. “I was wearing an insect net over my head because the gnats were so bad.

When I dabbed Absorbine Jr. around my hairline, it completely solved the problem, and I could dispense with the net.”

W.F. Young, Inc., the marketers of Absorbine Jr. Pain Relieving Liquid, often hear statements just like that from other customers.

“We noticed an increase in the number of inquiries to our customer service department regarding Absorbine Jr. and its ability to help with gnats,” said Robert J. Wallace, vice president of sales at W.F. Young, Inc. “We do not market or make any claims that Absorbine Jr. helps in this way, but it became a word-of-mouth phenomenon. We also heard from our retailers that they couldn’t keep the product on their shelves.”
Is it a coincidence that gnats just happen to avoid people using Absorbine Jr.? Or has W.F. Young stumbled upon a new line of attack to battle bugs? No matter the case, customers are now flocking to store shelves for this pain-relieving ointment when the gnats begin to swarm.

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Keeping Insects away. Pest Control

It just wouldn’t be summer without the buzz of summer insects. However, in addition to being a nuisance and invading outdoor activities, these summer bummers can cause severe allergic reactions. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), stinging insects send more than half a million people to the emergency room every year.

Stinging insects are especially active during the second half of summer, when the colonies forage for food that will sustain their queens during the winter.
“Stinging insects pose a major health concern for families around the country, and summer to late fall are the months when people are at the greatest risk,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for NPMA. “It is important to take certain precautions to ensure that you can avoid painful stings and a possible allergic reaction.”
Since stinging insects emerged from their hideouts earlier than expected this year, now is the time to start preventing trouble.

Here’s what the experts at NPMA suggest:

• Always wear shoes when outdoors, especially in grassy areas.
• Do not swat at stinging insects.
• Keep windows and doors screened.
• Keep garbage in sealed receptacles.
• Do not leave sweet drinks or meats in accessible areas.
• Keep food covered in outdoor areas, and be sure to remove food and trash after picnics and outdoor events.
  
  
• Thoroughly rinse soda cans and other containers before placing them in recycling or garbage receptacles.
  
  
• Overseed grassy areas to get better coverage, as this will deter ground-nesting insects.
  
  
• If stung and experiencing signs of illness, seek immediate medical attention as allergic reactions can be severe.
  
  
• If at risk of an attack by a colony of stinging insects, run as fast as possible, and seek shelter inside a car or a house.

• Maintain a clean and well ventilated home.
  
  
• Call a pest professional if you find a nest on your property or suspect an infestation, as the removal of any stinging insect nest can be dangerous.

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