Mosquitoes

Outdoorsman · 07-29-2023, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

Biggd is right ... they're deer flies and they bite like piranhas! Shaped like bug-sized F16 fighter jets, they are ruthless seekers of blood. Our German Shepherd Ruger is one of their primary "food sources" in our yard, viciously attacking her ears and belly each time we let her outside. And, they swarm around our heads and bite us relentlessly as well. Each time we bring Ruger inside the first thing we do is have her "roll over" so we can remove one, or often several, deer flies that have latched on to her belly.

The only effective thing I have found that repels them is mowing the lawn! They seem to dislike the lawn mower engine's exhaust so I can usually get the lawn mowed without getting bitten. We don't have a screen porch, so our only refuge is to either mow the lawn, or go inside!

In addition to mowing the lawn, try spraying Repel bug spay on your hands and wiping her ears before she goes outside. I have found this to be effective. Not 100% deer fly free, but certainly helpful enough to continue doing it.

retired · 07-30-2023, 11:42 AM

We use a Thermacell to keep the mosquitos away. Very effective.

gravy boat · 07-31-2023, 07:19 PM

The product does seem to work, yes.

Mr. V · 07-31-2023, 08:24 PM

In scouting they taught me to "Be prepared."

Having viewed the responses in this thread (thanks, BTW) I just purchased from Amazon the following:

"Anvin Mosquito Head Mesh Nets Gnat Face Netting for No See Ums Insects Bugs Gnats Biting Midges from Any Outdoor Activities, Works Over Most Hats Comes with Free Stock Pouches (3pcs, Black)"

imyourhuckleberry · 08-02-2023, 09:51 PM

We usually pick up a bunch of Lawnbright yard patrol. It's an organic cedar oil spray and it's cheaper than wondercide. Works great!

thinkxingu · 08-02-2023, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by retired

We use a Thermacell to keep the mosquitos away. Very effective.

I've always been cynical of mosquito repellent products because, well, they just don't usually work.

My buddy had two Thermacell units this past week while we were at Scout camp together, and I was very impressed with them—I've got two in the mail already for us!

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07-31-2023, 07:19 PM	#3
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 596 Thanks: 597 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Thermacell The product does seem to work, yes.

07-31-2023, 08:24 PM	#4
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,476 Thanks: 68 Thanked 265 Times in 182 Posts	In scouting they taught me to "Be prepared." Having viewed the responses in this thread (thanks, BTW) I just purchased from Amazon the following: "Anvin Mosquito Head Mesh Nets Gnat Face Netting for No See Ums Insects Bugs Gnats Biting Midges from Any Outdoor Activities, Works Over Most Hats Comes with Free Stock Pouches (3pcs, Black)" __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

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retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 195 Thanks: 2 Thanked 78 Times in 46 Posts	We use a Thermacell to keep the mosquitos away. Very effective.

08-02-2023, 09:51 PM	#5
imyourhuckleberry Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 34 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	We usually pick up a bunch of Lawnbright yard patrol. It's an organic cedar oil spray and it's cheaper than wondercide. Works great!