Year of the Mosquito

**lilyrose** · 08-07-2010, 01:45 PM

I swear the mosquitoes are out in full force this year. We have had a couple REALLY good rain storms this year causing some bits of flooding in the area. Those mosquitoes took full advantage of it. I feel like I can't go outside without putting on DEET, or I'll get lots of bites. THe other day I walked to the library with DD in the middle of the sunny day and got bit.

How about anyone else? Are the mosquitoes being an extra nuisance this year for you?

**mommy2krj** · 08-07-2010, 02:52 PM

YES! Definitely horrible this year!!!! It doesn't matter what time of day it is or how hot or not it is and they are out in force! It doesn't even matter anymore if we're wearing bug spray or not! It's like they're immune to it now! Blech! It's horrible we all look like we have chicken pox or something because of all the bites we all have!

And for someone who absolutely loves summer......I am so ready for fall!

**Nana2two** · 08-07-2010, 02:55 PM

I agree, flies are also really bad.

**druthb00** · 08-07-2010, 03:22 PM

I'm probably the only one that's going to disagree lol! I know they're bad back home (Indiana) this year, though. But we live bayside right now and I never even see a mosquito. It's so weird because I figured no matter where I lived in FL they would be bad. Obviously not lol. Ok, I'm going to run and hide now

**frugalwarrior2** · 08-07-2010, 03:22 PM

Definately. And their these teensy tiny ones. We were thinking of getting a screenhouse for our deck it's so bad.

**Darlene** · 08-07-2010, 04:45 PM

Sorry for your biting problem, it's been a really good mosquito year here. ::knock on wood::

**frugal is fun** · 08-09-2010, 11:32 AM

I guess it depends on where you are.

Its been dry in New England this summer so not many bugs around.

I just spent a week camping with NO bugs and spent a week in Maine with NO bugs! totally unheard of!

**adalynn** · 08-09-2010, 03:46 PM

South Georgia is horrible right now!! I have been trying different homemade insect repellents for DS, he's 18 months, loves outside, but have not been able to find the right recipe yet. So I bought the off fan & attach it to a handkerchief tied around his waist. Helps a lot! Any one have a good recipe for homemade insect repellent?

**NikoSan999** · 08-09-2010, 03:57 PM

Probably not for a small child but..
Avon Skin So Soft lightly rubbed on bare skin
Fabric softener dryer sheets also

The dryer sheets work fairly well when camping when tucked around the tent and/or rubbed/placed over the opening

**frugalwarrior2** · 08-09-2010, 04:16 PM

The mosquito is our State Bird. All the vacation t-shirts say so?

**mommy2krj** · 08-09-2010, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by frugalwarrior2

The mosquito is our State Bird. All the vacation t-shirts say so?

Haha! You aren't in WI by chance are you?

Although...my friend, who is from the U.P. says the mosquitoes are their air force!!!

Seriously sick of the mosquitoes already!!!!!

**frugalwarrior2** · 08-09-2010, 09:52 PM

No Mi. The other wisconsin!! When we were in the upper part of the upper it was all WI and Minn. plates.lol That was about 6 years ago.

**riaketty** · 08-09-2010, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by lilyrose

I swear the mosquitoes are out in full force this year. We have had a couple REALLY good rain storms this year causing some bits of flooding in the area. Those mosquitoes took full advantage of it. I feel like I can't go outside without putting on DEET, or I'll get lots of bites. THe other day I walked to the library with DD in the middle of the sunny day and got bit.

How about anyone else? Are the mosquitoes being an extra nuisance this year for you?

OMG mosquitoes are horrible here (central OH). I get bites EVERYWHERE, yes, even "there". That sucked majorly...

**adalynn** · 08-10-2010, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by NikoSan999

Probably not for a small child but..
Avon Skin So Soft lightly rubbed on bare skin
Fabric softener dryer sheets also

The dryer sheets work fairly well when camping when tucked around the tent and/or rubbed/placed over the opening

Tried both on myself, no luck!! Still searching!!

**HandyMom** · 08-11-2010, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by adalynn

Tried both on myself, no luck!! Still searching!!

I know your pain. I must have got 50 bites one day while out working in the yard in my shorts. Next time I wore heavy jeans and they bit me right through the pants!!!! I wasn't using anything to prevent it but long clothing but now in 90 degree weather that is impossible.

Have you tried Lemongrass?I would suggest mixing up some lemongrass essential oil into purified water in a spray bottle for a try. My DD would not use any pestcides and used this. I don't think anything is as effective as deet though. I've broken down and bought a nice- smelling spray for kids to use on myself.