Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Wordy Wednesday

 Mom hates the infuriating and pesky gnats that buzz around her face and mine on our morning walks.   We've been using peppermint oil for awhile now and it's been working great but then -  it wasn't.    So mom changed it up to a Tea Tree oil and added some Lavender oil to my bandana and to her hat brim and it worked much better and we were both a whole lot happier!

Happy Wednesday!

Love ya lots♥
Duke
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17 comments:

  1. Lynn and PreciousJuly 15, 2026 at 6:04:00 AM EDT

    It's a good thing your mommy knows to use some essential oil scents that chase the bugs away. You don't want them to ruin your walk.

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  2. My GBGV LifeJuly 15, 2026 at 6:29:00 AM EDT

    Oh drats, you've got gnats! Now that you mention it, we haven't noticed any flying pests at all this summer. We wonder why but we are happy now that we realized the gnats and mosquitos are not around much this year...so far...

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  3. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!July 15, 2026 at 8:01:00 AM EDT

    YAY for natural stuffs to do the trick!

    And what an awesome shot of YOU!

    H&K&W
    Willow

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  4. Stara vrtlaricaJuly 15, 2026 at 8:14:00 AM EDT

    You solved the problem perfectly, now you can walk wherever you want until the sun gets too hot, and then you have to run home. Kind regards, Jasna

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  5. easyweimaranerJuly 15, 2026 at 8:26:00 AM EDT

    how good that it worked... we hate that awful gnats too

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  6. The Adventures of the LLB GangJuly 15, 2026 at 9:11:00 AM EDT

    We are so great you found something that works!! Essential oils are awesome, aren't they??
    xoxo,
    Rosy & Sunny (and Beth too!)

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  7. Walter & Angel MillieJuly 15, 2026 at 9:41:00 AM EDT

    Those gnats sure can make you miserable outside. You found a beautiful flower garden, Duke.

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  8. Yamini MacLeanJuly 15, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM EDT

    Hari OM
    Pesky things, aren't they? Glad the oils are doing the trick. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  9. SandeeJuly 15, 2026 at 11:07:00 AM EDT

    I'm glad it's working. What a great shot of you in all those beautiful flowers.

    I linked this post to my Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a woof woof day and rest of the week, Duke. My best to your mom. ♥

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  10. an artist reflectsJuly 15, 2026 at 11:41:00 AM EDT

    Duke ~ handsome you are and what a great photo among the flowers ~ glad Mom was able to rescue you both from the knats ~ Hugs ^_^

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  11. My Mind's EyeJuly 15, 2026 at 1:17:00 PM EDT

    And Duke I am O blood type which I'm told is a walking buffet for skeeters

    Hugs
    Cecilia

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  12. MelisJuly 15, 2026 at 1:21:00 PM EDT

    I hate the gnats, too! I'll have to give the Tea Tree/Lavender combo a try!

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  13. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuJuly 15, 2026 at 1:40:00 PM EDT

    #1 read somewhere recently that Catnip lotion was an efficient bug deterrent!

    Woofs,
    Ollie

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  14. Brian's Home BlogJuly 15, 2026 at 4:23:00 PM EDT

    I hope the bugs quit bugging you handsome Duke!

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  15. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3July 15, 2026 at 10:23:00 PM EDT

    I hope your.mom has found the winning combination

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  16. messymimiJuly 15, 2026 at 11:20:00 PM EDT

    Switch it up seems to be the name of the game, so they don’t become accustomed to one or the other.

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  17. The Oceanside AnimalsJuly 17, 2026 at 11:03:00 AM EDT

    Lulu: "Nasty little bugs! Our Dada got to experience them for the first time in a while when he was back East recently. I'm glad your mom found something to keep them at bay!"

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