Q: To create a simple electromagnetic pulse, you will need a disposable camera, copper wire, rubber gloves, solder and soldering tools, and an iron rod. These components can be found at your local hardware store.  The thicker gauge copper wire you use in this experiment, the more powerful your electromagnetic pulse will be. In the event an iron rod is not available to you, you can use a non-metal rod as a substitute. However, a non-metal rod will have a negative impact on the strength of your EMP. When working with electrical components that could be holding a charge, or when running an electrical current through an object, it is recommended you wear rubber gloves to prevent any errant shocks to yourself. An electromagnetic coil is a device that is made up of two distinct yet integral parts: a conductor and a core. In this case, your iron rod will be your core and your copper wire the conductor. A capacitor is generally a double-pronged, cylindrical shaped component found on most circuit boards. Your disposable camera should have a capacitor for its flash. Be sure that the battery of your disposable camera is removed before attempting to solder the ends of your coil to the capacitor, or else you could get a nasty shock.  Wearing rubber gloves can save you from getting an electric jolt while handling your camera circuit and flash capacitor. Expend the charge in your capacitor by engaging the flash after removing the batteries from your camera. Any stored charge in your camera can result in an electrical shock. Depending on the materials you have used, the effective range of your EMP shouldn't be more than a few feet in any direction. Be that as it may, any electronics caught in your EMP may be permanently destroyed.  Keep in mind that EMP's indiscriminately influence electronics. This includes life-supporting devices, like pacemakers, and valuables like cellular phones. Any damage you cause to these devices through your EMP could result in legal repercussions. A grounded platform, like a tree stump or plastic table, is an ideal testing surface for your EMP emitter. Since the electromagnetic pulse field will only affect electronics, you may want to buy an inexpensive electronic device from your local electronics store. If your electronic device ceases to function after your EMP, you have successfully created an electromagnetic pulse. Many office supply stores have affordable electronic calculators that you can use to test your EMP. You will need electricity to re-charge your capacitor, which will then provide the current to your electromagnetic coil and create your EMP. Be sure you have placed your test object close to your EMP emitter. You can do this by removing the wires from the electromagnetic coil, allowing the current from the battery to feed into the capacitor, and then with a insulated manipulator (like rubber gloves or plastic tongs), reattach the wires of your coil to your capacitor. Using your bare hands could result in a taser-like zap. By activating the flash of your camera, you will release the stored electricity in it, which will surge through your electromagnetic coil and create your EMP.  The nature of the EMP field you are creating will affect any electronics, even those that are switched off. If you have chosen a calculator as your test object, after activating your capacitor, if your EMP has worked, the calculator will not turn on. Depending on the kind of flash capacitor you have used, the voltage required to charge your capacitor will be variable. The approximate capacitance for a disposable camera should be between 80-160 microfarads, and the voltage will likely be between 180-330 volts.
A: Gather your materials. Create an electromagnetic coil. Solder the ends of your electromagnetic coil to a capacitor. Find a safe place to test your EMP device. Find a suitable test object. Reinstall your camera battery. Allow your flash capacitor to charge. Activate your flash capacitor.

Q: Make soap out of lavender essential oil. Washing your body with the soap can deter bugs from attacking you.  Purchase a plain liquid Castile soap and lavender essential oil, both of which you can purchase at many health stores and large retailers.  Add 10-15 drops of essential oil to the Castile soap and mix well.  Wash with the soap either every day or before you go outside. Apply a small amount of lavender essential oil to your skin, or even that of your pet. This may be all you need to keep insects away from yourself.  Use a carrier oil to dilute the essential oil so that it doesn’t irritate your skin. Examples of carrier oils include sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, olive oil, and sesame oil.  Put 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil into each ounce of carrier oil you use. You can increase this amount as you tolerate it.  Use 10-25 drops of lavender essential oil with 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) aloe vera gel as an alternative.  Consider using these as body moisturizers and an alternative to soap. Place a dab on your pet’s collar to repel ticks. Combine lavender essential oil and apple cider vinegar in a container. Apply a small amount to your skin or clothing to keep bugs at bay. Mix 25 drops lavender essential oil with ¼ cup organic apple cider vinegar. You can also use water if the smell of the vinegar is too strong. If you prefer to not put anything on your skin, consider using lavender sachets or pillows. These can help repel bugs around areas in which you may be.  Make lavender sachets or pillows by putting dried lavender into little cloth bags or small pillowcases. You can either buy dried lavender or dry some from a plant you may have. Many health food and home goods stores sell already made lavender sachets and pillowcases. Place the sachets or pillowcases in cupboards, chests, or even around your bedroom. In addition to repelling insects, it will give the spaces a fresh smell. Spraying lavender on areas that may attract bugs, such as your bedroom or on patio furniture may detract bugs and give the area a pleasant scent. Mixing lavender essential oil with distilled water in a spray bottle can make application of this repellent easy and quick.  Add 30-40 drops of your lavender essential oil to 1.5 ounces of distilled water in a clean spray bottle. The amount of essential oil you use will depend on how strong you want the scent.  You can also make a spray using dried lavender. Boil 3-4 cups of distilled water and 3–4 tablespoons (44.4–59.1 ml) of dried lavender. Allow the mixture to cool and strain out the plant. Put it in a spray bottle and use as you like.  Mist the spray wherever you’d like to repel bugs. Make sure to not douse bed linens or clothing with the spray. Rub lavender flowers that you have at home or purchase on your skin before after you shower. This may keep insects from attacking you. Rub the flowers to hot parts of your body that can help circulate scent such as your neck, underarms, and behind your ears. If you have a garden at your home or even have a balcony at an apartment, plant some lavender. Not only can it beautiful your garden, but it may also keep insects from coming near your home. Placing saucers of lavender oil in strategic areas can repel insects from indoor and outdoor spaces. Consider using this method if you want to avoid applying anything to your skin.  Use 30-40 drops of lavender essential oil per 1.5 ounces of distilled water that you want to use in trays. Fill the trays with the mixture and put in spaces that attract a lot of insects.
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Prepare a lavender soap. Dab a lavender oil moisturizer on your skin. Try lavender and apple cider vinegar. Purchase or make lavender sachets or pillows. Mix a lavender spray. Rub lavender flowers on your skin. Plant lavender in your garden. Leave saucers of lavender oil in strategic places.