Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by nldfc
(Post 8742093)
I used to always find the Muskol good but for some reason last year it seemed to act more as an attractant for the nippers - Citronella seems to be working for me this year and it seems to smell a bit better than the usual gear:thumbup:
Blackfly bites bring me out in large itchy swellings but I do not react so badly to mozzies. Don't forget to spray hats and chairs - OH got bitten badly through a mesh chair :ohmy: |
Re: Bugs
It's certainly abnormally bad over here in Vancouver. It's putting me off doing the yard, or at least that's my excuse.
Thing is it's so bleedin' hot and dry I'm not sure where they're finding the water pools and the like to breed in? |
Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by Iain Mc
(Post 8742377)
It's certainly abnormally bad over here in Vancouver. It's putting me off doing the yard, or at least that's my excuse.
Thing is it's so bleedin' hot and dry I'm not sure where they're finding the water pools and the like to breed in? |
Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by agr
(Post 8740962)
I think we got off lightly last year (my first summer in AB). The mozzies have called in reinforcements this year. If I let them bite me enough times will I become immune?
I never got bothered by them before in the West End but they are everywhere I have lost count of my itchy bites but i'm sure I have about 20 now :( |
Re: Bugs
does the citronella work for those blackfly as well?
I also read somewhere that taking vitamin B1 100mg daily for about 3 weeks before entering a bug infested zone is supposed to make your blood undesirable to female mozzies. dont know if its any good when the season is in full swing though. would be interested hear from anyone who has tried it. |
Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by heading-west
(Post 8744040)
does the citronella work for those blackfly as well?
I also read somewhere that taking vitamin B1 100mg daily for about 3 weeks before entering a bug infested zone is supposed to make your blood undesirable to female mozzies. dont know if its any good when the season is in full swing though. would be interested hear from anyone who has tried it. |
Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by scottandsel
(Post 8744060)
apparently so does eating lots of garlic but that just means no other bugger ... human / insect or animal will come near you either!
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Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by scottandsel
(Post 8744060)
apparently so does eating lots of garlic but that just means no other bugger ... human / insect or animal will come near you either!
I must smell irresistible to them for some reason... I only have to go outside to call the kids in for dinner and I will get a couple of bites. |
Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by R I C H
(Post 8741068)
We don't get many here, but I use this when moving irrigation in the early evening, and it seems to work a treat: http://www.muskol.com/en/home/
I have to take clarytin all through the summer as I react quite badly to bug bites. I also have a box of benadryl to deal with more severe reactions like my arms swelling up to twice the size. I'm hoping a few years down the line and I won't have to take the medication all through the summer. |
Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by rgilbert
(Post 8746692)
We've switched to using Muskol this year and find it more effective than the brand we were using last year (think it was off).
I have to take clarytin all through the summer as I react quite badly to bug bites. I also have a box of benadryl to deal with more severe reactions like my arms swelling up to twice the size. I'm hoping a few years down the line and I won't have to take the medication all through the summer. |
Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by scottandsel
(Post 8747185)
what is that in your avatar ... looks like a rabbit with no eyes or something ... just curious is all ;)
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Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by scottandsel
(Post 8747185)
what is that in your avatar ... looks like a rabbit with no eyes or something ... just curious is all ;)
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Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by heading-west
(Post 8747211)
erm...just what have you done to that poor dog in yours ?! :eek:
Originally Posted by rgilbert
(Post 8747227)
It's a rabbit and he did have eyes :-). Must be the unflattering camera angle.
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Re: Bugs
Here's part of mthe answer to the mosquito biting problem. Don't drink alcohol or beer. It must be correct as part of the study was done in UK.
http://www.healthzone.ca/health/news...-how-you-smell |
Re: Bugs
Originally Posted by rgilbert
(Post 8746692)
I have to take clarytin all through the summer as I react quite badly to bug bites.
I recently used pharmacy first in the UK and bought 6 months supply of zirtek substitute for 5pence for 30 tablets plus £3.95 delivery. they're a bit more expensive now (14pence!!) here is the link :thumbsup: i'd definatley recommend those going over soon in taking these with them! on a side has anyone tried the vitamin B1 patches? do they actualy work or is just hype? |
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