val douest Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm sure I saw a post in this forum not too long ago about insect-repellent paint but a search hasn't come up with anything. Can anybody direct me to it - or was I dreaming????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I believe bluebottles don't like mauve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJams Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Are you thinking of limewash (whitewash)? It's easy to apply (to a suitable base) and repels insects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Is that why the flies in our kitchen are always on the fridge?[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJams Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 [quote user="Tandem_Pilot"]Is that why the flies in our kitchen are always on the fridge?[:D][/quote]More likely to be your sticky fingers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly (used to be Charlotte3) Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 We sometimes use insect repellant paint in hospitals' operating theatres, but that's about it. It's really expensive and normally not necessary. What's it for?If you use limewash you won't be able to use another product on top if you want to change things at a later date.Aly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 You don't mean stain with xylophene (spelling?) in it do you ?For woodwork and purportedly kills some wood boring insects also ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Department71 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 We brought one of those spray bottles of the stuff in a supermarket once after looking at the video presentation you spray around doors and windows, found it a waste of time! but our new bedroom window always has dead flies on the window sill, don't know what the window is coated with if anything but it works.Years ago our french neighbours used to get something you paint around the door and it seemed to work, but don't know whats its called or even if it can be obtained now.good luck in the search Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly (used to be Charlotte3) Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Aha,. I know the stuff you mean....not paint at all!This stuff used to be sold on French television sales. You spray it all around the frame and the insects won't cross it. I've been looking for the same product, but haven't been able to find it in the shops. No longer have French telly, so if you find any I would be most interested in any info. It sounds just the right thing for our house (I refuse to kill any living thing so something to stop them coming in would be just the answer).I do hope you find some,Aly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val douest Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think the posting I originally saw was about some emulsion which insects and spiders found uncongenial and so they tended to go elsewhere. But I can't find it in the archives so maybe I did dream it! Anyway, thanks for all the additional info - we are off to a big brico this afternoon so I will have a good look round and report back if I find anything new/useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly (used to be Charlotte3) Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Did you find what you need?I found this in in the atelier this evening: Artilin (trade name) / Peinture anti-insectes/ ISOLCIDE+/ Peinture Glycelrophtalique mate isolante - interieur. If you haven't got sorted out, just copy all that down and confront an assistant at your brico with it!!Aly[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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