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Re: Mosquitoes??
[Re: Doc Bill]
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01/04/2021 11:48 AM
01/04/2021 11:48 AM
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Mosquitoes on ANY part of the island are a function of 1) precipitation and 2) vegetation and 3) wind. High precipitation and/or lots of vegetation = lots of skeeters. High wind = much less skeeters.
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Re: Mosquitoes??
[Re: Doc Bill]
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01/04/2021 04:16 PM
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Mosquitoes are also more active at dusk and just after daybreak and are more prevalent around salt ponds, standing water and places with dense vegetation, especially the beach near where the sand meets the vegetation. You can lessen your chances of a close encounter with mosquitoes and their pesky cousins no-see-ums by avoiding walking in those areas at those times and by refraining from using perfumes, colognes, after-shaves, scented hairsprays and similar items as the “sweet aromas” act as an attractant. The use of a good insect repellent will be a big help.
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Re: Mosquitoes??
[Re: Doc Bill]
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01/04/2021 11:27 PM
01/04/2021 11:27 PM
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Might get some blow back from this but if you go to the beach, AVOID the wonderful, fun, beautiful bars on or near the beach. The less air circulation, the more the mosquitoes, sand flies, etc.
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Re: Mosquitoes??
[Re: Doc Bill]
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01/06/2021 01:03 PM
01/06/2021 01:03 PM
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So long as my wife is around, I never need mosquito repellent. The benefit of being a bitter old man.
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