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Old 2009-08-23, 22:05   Link #3097
dragon4dudes
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Originally Posted by Vexx View Post
Mosquitoes are drawn by CO2... it may be that you emit a bit less... or that you emit something else that makes them think "blech".

I seem to recall reading that eating garlic drives them off a bit... but you have to eat a LOT of garlic (which might drive everyone else off as well).
And that's why dry ice is perfect for outdoor parties. Just a block in the corner of the yard and all the mosquitoes will end up around the block. Your party will be mosquito-free.
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