Mosquitoes!

[oink]

Sorry but mosquitoes are drawn to dark colors.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.

[GP33]

get rid of the itch quickly with a drop of ORAJEL numbs the itch away!

[terracore]

Two things that I have found that work:

1- Eat a large clove of raw garlic (has to be RAW). It takes a few hours to become effective so you have to plan ahead, or alternatively just eat a clove every morning.

2- 98% DEET http://www.amazon.com/Repel-Insect-Repel..._1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405284934&sr=8-1&keywords=deet

They used to sell stuff in Alaska that not only repelled them, it actually killed them. Most people would only spray it on their clothes though and put DEET on their bare skin. I haven't seen it for sale in a long time though, maybe they banned it.

Here's a good article talking about how blood type, alcohol, shirt color, and other factors make some people more yummy than others. I'm one of the 20% that always get bit and can attest that the raw garlic really does make a difference.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-na...-10255934/

[ericlp]

check your gutters and get rid of the discarded tires.

Also, get a case of beer... Anyone drinking beer 3 or more per night will tell you mosquitoes never bite them.




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[Guest]

Wow OINK,

I was under the impression that ALL insects are attracted to light.

I found this though - 10 WAYS TO GUARANTEE MOSQUITOS BITE YOU

1. Keep breathing.
Mosquitoes detect carbon dioxide in the air, so the more you breathe, the more likely you are to become a blood meal. Carbon dioxide clues the mosquitoes in to the presence of a living, breathing, blood-pumping animal nearby. Once they sense it, mosquitoes usually fly in a zigzag pattern through the CO2 plume until they locate the source.

2. Skip the shower.
That's right, bring on the B.O. The more you stink, the easier it is for a blood-seeking mosquito to find you. Drop the deodorant, skip the soap, and get ready to start slapping skeeters.

3. Run around.
Mosquitoes first locate potential victims using their sight, and anything moving will be deemed worthy of a second look. Go outside and flag them down. Mow the lawn. Take a jog around the block. Jump up and down and shout "pick me, pick me!" The mosquitoes will pick you, for sure.

4. Sweat a lot.
Perspiration is the perfect combination of mosquito attractants – moisture and odors. Head outdoors on a hot, sticky summer evening, and work up a sweat. The mosquitoes will thank you.

5. Stay warm.
Think of mosquitoes as heat-seeking missiles. The warmer you are, the quicker they'll find you. Though mosquitoes can't sense your body heat from a distance, once they get within a few yards, your warmth will lure them in.

6. Dress in dark colors.
Research shows that mosquitoes respond best to dark colors, especially blue. Put away the khakis and white shirt; instead, don your jeans and a black t-shirt. You'll shine a spotlight on yourself that allows the mosquitoes to come in for a quicker landing.

7. Wear perfume or cologne.
If you just can't bear the body odor approach, do the opposite – bathe yourself in the strongest perfume money can buy. Floral scents are especially attractive to mosquitoes.

8. Use alpha hydroxy products on your skin.
Lactic acid, which our bodies produce naturally, is a big draw for mosquitoes. It just so happens that many skin care products contain lactic acid, too, and so might help boost your chemistry with these blood-seeking bugs. Look for lotions and creams labeled "alpha hydroxy," which provide the most lactic acid.

9. Don't change your socks.
Yes, this is based on actual scientific research. Mosquitoes love smelly feet. Entomologist Daniel L. Kline experimented with using dirty socks as a mosquito lure, and found his 3-day-old socks were irresistible to them. Specifically, it's the bacteria that grow on human feet that seems to draw a crowd.

10. Drink beer and eat limburger cheese.
Studies show people who've had a few beers score the most mosquito bites at the barbecue. Snack on some limburger cheese while enjoying a beer, and you will open yourself up to an all out assault. Limburger cheese is made with the same bacteria that makes your feet stink.

[oink]

Yep! I learned that 30 years ago when I was a Park Ranger for the Florida Park Service, which in many cases puts you square in mosquito territory. We had two gripes about our uniforms. They were dark forest green, to better draw mosquitos and they sure did. The second gripe was the material. One of our main duties fire control, to include control burns and fighting forest fires, but our uniforms were polyester, to better melt to your skin. A budgetary consideration I'm sure. I'm not sure they've changed yet, stupid.

I've also learned that when working in the garage in the evening, when the mosquitoes are coming out, to put a fan blowing out in the window furthest from the open bay doors. You get way less inside. They are drawn to the window with the fan because that's where your carbon-dioxide is going.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.

[WillyHunglo]

Yup Oink you're right. If you wear black clothing more skeeters come to you. I think its instinctual. They are more camouflage with a dark background behind them. Makes sense. They are easy to smack in a white room.