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What you need is a motion activated sprinkler to keep them off of your property

Havahart 5277 Motion-Activated Animal Repellent & Sprinkler, 1 Pack, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HK12H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7J35CbQZHYGTG

What about a hammock on a stand? They collapse down small, but still very comfortable for sleeping (source: have slept in hammock on a stand).

ETA: Like this.

Also, as a teacher, I GUARANTEE the thing he will appreciate most is a letter from you, his students. Did you do a production of a play that was particularly significant, or study a playwright that he helped you fall in love with? Buy a copy of that play, and have each of you sign/write a message on the book covers/pages of the play. He will always remember you, and the time you guys all spent together.

Nice video. You covered basically everything I bring. I ended up buying a cart on Amazon though and it's made my life 10x easier. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUUUIGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also bring bug spray because I've been outside with bugs a few times and there's nothing more miserable than getting eaten alive when you're trying to focus on shooting.

A small power strip comes in handy so you can charge multiple devices at the same time.

Drinks were something I forgot only once.

Noticed you didn't have a light. I just got a smaller one and I loved it for my last shoot. Was an Aputure Amaran AL-F7.

Just did some quick research on your suggestion...would you suggest something like Mosquito Dunks?

https://www.amazon.com/Mosquito-Dunks-102-12-Killer-Pack/dp/B0000AH849?th=1

Edit: hmmm. From that product page:

Q: Where can I place these if i have no standing water in my backyard or front yard and how many for a total 1/4 acre?

A: I think they're designed to solve the problem of mosquitoes breeding in standing water. If you don't have standing water, you don't have the problem these were designed to solve.

Some mention putting out buckets of water etc. I believe that's just creating a problem so you can solve it.

I had the same problem until I started adding this to the water I use for water the plants. Its a bacteria that kills the bugs. Works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Summit-responsible-solutions-110-12-Mosquito/dp/B0000AH849/

I am almost the exact size as you, I'm a little taller. I use a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC with the standard suspension. Being as tall as you are 11 foot is a must for a comfortable night's sleep. When camping there would be no room for second person in the Blackbird.

While hanging out in the back yard I have a Vivere hammock hooked to tree and metal clothes line post. My wife and I lay in it every nice day with no problems. Here's a link to Amazon and it includes a stand. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004YJCP7O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_EmXRzb2P4D9PV

I would discourage you from using 4x4s. Before I got my clothes line post I tried to use a 4x4 and it snapped off at the ground and hit me in the head. It hurt quite a bit and I felt like an asshole.

A motion activated sprinkler is fully independent of any irrigation system you have now. Set one or more of them up where needed and run water to them. Most of them are battery or solar powered. They use an IR detector to detect movement. The water is only sprayed when the sprinkler detects an animal. The response time is immediate. Water usage is also minimal.

Amazon has a good selection or you can find them at your local hardware store.

Havahart 5277 Motion-Activated Animal Repellent & Sprinkler, 1 Pack, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HK12H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QTZ91VA9N0BWTCAQPMAT

I would recommend (and I personally use)the bluelab PH pen. Don't skimp out on something you're going to be using every few days. 88 dollars , spend it, bite the bullet, and take care of the pen as directed with the storage solution, clean it after using it etc.

PH is one of the most important factors, the cheap pens are iffy. The bluelabs one comes with a full guarantee, and is what most professionals use.

Alternatively, a Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Washer is currently $150 at Amazon. This is a 120V electric pressure washer, they are generally significantly less powerful than gas models, but this is a top-end electric model so surprisingly capable and totally suitable for home use.

We are going camping with our 1 year old for Memorial Day weekend camping this year so I'll be following this for other ideas! We are going with my coworker and all their friends (and their friend's friends) so there will be a huge group with us. But, here are the things that we plan on bringing!

• tent (my sister has a HUGE tent that she is letting us borrow) and footprint for underneath
• 1-2 Tarps for bad weather
• air mattress and pump
• pack and play w/ sheets and extra blankets/sleeping bags
• easy up canopy
• a head lamp (looks dorky but being able to do things hands free in the dark sounds great to me)
• a battery powered lantern
• tons and tons of clothes and different layers - Extra sweatshirts and extra socks
• a collapsible wagon like this one (Collapsible Wagon - Amazon)
• WIPES, all the wipes
• camping chairs
• Bug spray and sunscreen
• First aid kit with extra bandaids
• Extra batteries

We are also bringing a stroller because we are going to a festival in a nearby town. Otherwise, I wouldn't bring it.

I have a Sun Joe one from Amazon. Works well enough.

Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Joe 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM 14.5-Amp Electric Pressure Washer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPGMUXW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8-8jCbT1WGR6V

I have this problem almost every year, including today! Like other people, none of the natural solutions worked, but I found that these things work like a charm. Fruit flies were gone in a few days and now I swear by them.

https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks-14-Inch-Corded-Dethatcher-27022/dp/B0030BG1HM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1J80HYZMP1DXV&dchild=1&keywords=dethatcher&qid=1601164390&sprefix=dethatch%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-3

I got mosquito bits from Amazon & I keep a small chunk in each watering can (I refill them each time I use them so the minerals settle before the next watering). They work brilliantly! Although they seem expensive (I was surprised by how much they are), after using them they are definitely worth the money. In about 6 weeks I’ve used 1/4 of one of the rings - I have about 60 plants of varying sizes from tiny to huge - to give you an idea as to how long a pack of 6 might last you.

These are the ones I bought

Summit...responsible solutions Tueur de moustiques 102-12 par Mosquito Dunks 6 Pack Naturel https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0000AH849/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_DHFBRT363TPZZATD8YM0

Is it this? Thanks for your answer someone else suggested it!

Mr. smells got me this last year and this, along with a different gift, has earned him the title of Best Gift Giver. I don’t love the look of a standing hammock, but it’s so comfy and cozy and super easy to put together and take apart for winter. It’s the best. The color he got was out of stock for a bit, and I think a few may be now, but there are a ton of color options.

I’m not following, are you saying you aren’t doing it at all and it’s getting away from you because it hurts your back to do it?

Try something like this

You could buy a cheap one. And then buy a slightly more expensive cheap one.

And then buy the pen you should have bought in the first place because you realize the cheap pens don’t work for shit.

OR

You could just buy the only pH pen you’ll ever need

Blue Lab

Mosquito dunks work for us, and they are supposed to be pet and other animal friendly.

This isn’t the one that we used, but an example- and the package specifically said you could use them in puddles. It may help until you can figure out something more long term.

https://www.amazon.com/Summit-responsible-solutions-110-12-Mosquito/dp/B0000AH849

I did an analysis a while back based on psi, gpm, $ and wand connections. Ended up whittling it down to a Sun Joe. Turns out it's the number one seller on Amazon so I guess I wasn't too far off in my conclusion. I haven't pulled the trigger yet (pun intended) but it'll be my first choice for replacing my current machine this spring.

Sun Joe SPX3000 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM Electric Pressure Washer, 14.5-Amp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPGMUXW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nS99ub14PMK9J https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPGMUXW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nS99ub14PMK9J

Here is the cheapest all in one package on amazon. Fan is 190 cft and 48 decibels. https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLFANXINL4FILT4MD8C-Exhausting-Pre-Filter-Reversible/dp/B00D7M6692/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497493628&sr=8-1&keywords=duct+fan+carbon+filter You would probably want a fan speed controller with this too.

$150 for the most popular pressure washer on amazon 4k reviews! a lot of people pressure wash it seems haha.

I got this off of Amazon a couple of weeks ago and my wife is smoking in my tent using it. I can stand a foot away from it while she's bonging out and not smell a thing. I like it so much I bought another one so she can keep her 'smoke shack' and I can use the new tent and filter system as my flower room https://www.amazon.com/iPower-Inline-Carbon-Ducting-Ventilation/dp/B00D7M6692/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536844206&sr=8-3&keywords=4%22+carbon+filter+system

I got this one from Amazon for power washing patio, driveway, and house. Have loved it so far. Good for quick around the house stuff without having to worry about the gas engine complications that could come along later.

https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Joe-SPX3000-Pressure-14-5-Amp/dp/B00CPGMUXW

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I have this collapsible cart and can’t recommend it enough. I do have a car but have to park a long ways from my door and this has been my weekly hauler for a couple of years now.

https://www.amazon.ca/Sports-WTC-111-Outdoor-Utility-Wagon/dp/B00BUUUIGK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=collapsible+cart&qid=1600216145&sr=8-3

Probably too long to take on transit when extended (but fine when collapsed). So, maybe best if your in walking distance or get an Uber/cab for your trip home with groceries.

That was my worry also but they don't tend to breed or like moving water so as long as I run it as often as possible I think they will stay away, although someone just suggested these to me so they might be the perfect solution: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AH849/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8j1fFb7ZNEM19

These things are a total game changer. Non toxic, and very, very effective. I’ve use them in my small pond for years.
Mosquito Dunks

I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Havahart-5277-Motion-Activated-Repellent-Sprinkler/dp/B078HK12H8

Not that brand, I don't remember which one I bought. But same idea, and it's a hoot.

Might be nice to put up a sign warning any delivery person, if you're fixing to put it in the front yard.

https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Collapsible-Folding-Outdoor-Utility/dp/B00BUUUIGK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=collapsible+wagon&qid=1553799908&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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