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Old 05-03-17 | 03:16 PM
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FBinNY
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Originally Posted by Lazyass
I might fill a bottle with apple cider vinegar. I have a jug of that and I read it's a good repellent. But if they get close enough to latch on to me again the Zefal is coming out.
It might be OK, though I'm a fan of using lemon juice.

In any case, don't wait until they present a serious thread. Spray them the moment they come within range. The object isn't to stop them from an attack, but to teach them to associate you with burning eyes, so they will keep distance in the future.
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