Use of Insect Repellant While Tagging

[psi_chemie]

I have never used any bug spray when tagging for obvious reasons, but I am always going home with mosquito and other mystery bug bites. I was wondering that if I carefully applied bug repellant everywhere but my hands, would it be OK to tag monarchs?

I really don't want to run the risk of messing up any butterflies I'm tagging.

[Bugsy]

Try dabbing yourself with white vinegar. It might have a mild sting for a couple of seconds, but that's all. Someone told me about it last spring when the mayflies are crazy, and it kept them away. Don't know how it'll work for mosquitoes.

[Mona Miller]

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN419
Scroll down for a nice comparison of bug repellants. I totally refuse to use deets products. Too poisonous.

I bought and used the Repel Lemon Eucalyptus and it worked.