ABCDiamond

Don
They do work by attracting and killing the buggers. We have a small one inside the house, and a large one outside that attracts and kill them. It is left on 24 hours a day and aids in keeping the population of them down.



Trust your mum, she's right. I've been here for just over a year now, and haven't been bitten in ages. I did get bitten at first, and got the big bites marks. I do also take vitamin B tablets, so maybe the atraction to my blood has diminshed.

When we have new people around for BBQ etc, we normally have citronella candles burning to help keep the area clear for them.

If your garden is like a rain forest, lot of plants etc, you will get more mozzies. They breed in still water, so keep the area as mozzie unfriendly as you can

Don

Thanks.

It's not so much the odd bite that bothers me but I go mad when one or two are flying around the house when you're trying to get to sleep and every now and then that high-pitched whine comes near...drives me crazy as a coot.:scared:

bondipom

What about when they go quiet and you feel that itch?

ABCDiamond

There is also a little "Micro Zapper" from Baygon, it fits in a plug socket, and keeps the bedroom free from them for about 8 hours.

Don

Yeah, I've tried most of those gadgets in the past and they do work. Still, I can't be bothered with putting in a fresh pad every night etc.

I fancied a serious bit of hardware stuck on the wall (would make me look very efficient with the wife): I was planning ahead and thinking of the fun whenever I heard a sizzle & crack - die, you little bastards!

bundy

Ahh, we had one of these on the sheep station...the lively sizzle and pop, the smell of charring fly. One took 23 seconds to fizzle and die. It was fascinating

Natbat

Thank you all so much for your advice on the mozzie bite thing. I shall purchase some vitamin B stuff and see how I go with that. I do also recal my boyfriends auntie telling me about the detol and baby oil thing so may try that also.

Hopefully I will get used to them in the end and find a way to ease the torture!!!

Thanks again

Have a nice weekend

Nat

MeganEkno

You can buy this in Australia as well. I find it works better than other repellants and also smells (moderately) better!

wongstonn

My wife is under the impression that Marmite eaters never get bitten.

As I can not stand Marmite, this is not of much comfort.

wmoore

Yes, the 'Love it or Hate it' ad campaign is so true. I love it, Mrs M hates it!

Don

Marmite stole the 'love it or hate it' idea from Laphroaig Single Islay Malt Whisky.

Phoenixuk2oz

Does Marmite have vit B in it?

Phoenixuk2oz

wmoore

I have a feeling it does. I'll check a jar when I get home.

wmoore

Marmite does have vitamin B. Just remembered to check.

moneypenny20

Yup, apparently marmite is good - so long as you eat it, not wear it. But surely vegemite would be better!