In a message dated 8/5/02 10:16:08 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] 
writes:


> i had read an article in the "prevention" mag., stating that taking a good
> amount of vitamin b-3 would repell the critters.  so, i loaded us all with
> b-3 for about a week before we went. 5 days in the wild and not one bite
> till the last day. and that was only because dad forgot to pack the b-3, 
> and
> it was wearing off.
> 
> 

Okay, b-3, so far, and garlic, and permethrin.  I'll try them all, and keep 
those suggestions coming, please!  Thanks for the input so far.  Any advice 
for the Raccoons?  

Linda