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Mosquitos #175554
11/16/2018 04:09 PM
11/16/2018 04:09 PM
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chs225 Offline OP
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Over the years, mosquitoes have always created numerous threads here.
Because of Irma, it has not been a topic of conversation

We will be on the island in 3 weeks. Has the mosquito population been thriving on our blood or has it been a quieter season?
Shall I be loading up on the mosquito milk?

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Re: Mosquitos [Re: chs225] #175556
11/16/2018 04:30 PM
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I would say that since it's been raining a LOT lately, yes you should be prepared for lots of skeeters..


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Re: Mosquitos [Re: chs225] #175563
11/16/2018 05:28 PM
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Yes we do have an increase in mosquitos. A lot of rain.

Re: Mosquitos [Re: chs225] #175568
11/16/2018 05:46 PM
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During our trip in September my wife and daughter suffered mosquito bites every day. Strangely, and much to their chagrin, I never seemed to get bit.


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Re: Mosquitos [Re: chs225] #175574
11/16/2018 07:11 PM
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I guess they’re just a lot sweeter than you, Mitch! 😊😊

In absolute honesty, we really haven’t had any moskie issues since our second or third day - that would be the same day I found and bought the off wipes. Haven’t had to use one yet. Lots if rain, yes, but lots of string breezes, too.


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Re: Mosquitos [Re: pat] #175581
11/16/2018 10:22 PM
11/16/2018 10:22 PM
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Pat, where did you find the wipes on island? I've always bought and brought!

Luckily, I didn't get one single bite this trip...despite the rains. But I also don't leave the room without a wipe down! wink

And at BSV, we put towel at the front door to keep the buggers out!


"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" wink
Re: Mosquitos [Re: BeachKitten] #175586
11/17/2018 01:45 AM
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Try suspending a zip lock bag with a little water in it and a few pennies. Works to keep out flying pests.

Re: Mosquitos [Re: chs225] #175587
11/17/2018 07:56 AM
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Leona, I found them at Porto Cupecoy Carrefour quite by accident. I was looking for paper straws.........


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Re: Mosquitos [Re: chs225] #175593
11/17/2018 08:51 AM
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Pat, you're probably right but whatever is I'll take it. It would exasperate my wife that I wouldn't use any bug repellent.

I suspect that the swampy, stagnant pond right next door to The Belair was part of the problem.


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Re: Mosquitos [Re: dolfer] #175594
11/17/2018 09:08 AM
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dolfer--I always get eaten up by mosquitoes and Eric, nary a bite. Very exasperating, for sure! A strong wind does keep the little buggers at bay.


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