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   Greenozi
   Member

   Mosquitoes ! Attack !
   If you think about post flooding era, you live close to bushes
   ( I will - and need to adjust to live closer to nature by living in the bushes hidden in urban areas)
   any drop of water left in open, will cause soon unprecedented mosquito attack !

   How to deal with nasty creatures outdoor , indoor !

   I bought on eBay electronic ultrasound mosquito repealer.
   But but besides cool blue LED lights I can't see to make any difference.

   Have you got any tips, experience that help you to survive this bloody suckers, zombies attack? Please share with us.

   Posted Tuesday 18 Jan 2011 @ 12:16:32 am from IP #
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   Buzzman
   Member

   I used to live on a river near mangroves and occasionally had mass swarming events of myriad mosquitos.

   As I was living in a part-finished house it was impossible to keep them out, but Mosquito Coils burning constantly, and especailly at night while sleeping, reduced their depradations significantly.

   Apparently citronella candles and sprays can work as well, for those who want a more natural solution.

   Ensuring stagnant water is not allowed to stay in puddles in the garden, or in base of pot plants, curled leaves on ground etc etc. Insect proof openings to tanks and reservoirs.

   Bit hard after the floods.....

   Otherwise, grab a pair of chopsticks and practise Mr Miyagi's trick. LOL!!

   Or give up and just Mortein the little f***ers!! LOL!!

   Posted Tuesday 18 Jan 2011 @ 1:09:19 am from IP #
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   dave lawrence
   Member

   citronella oil works for me .
   that and two bricks .

   Posted Tuesday 18 Jan 2011 @ 1:42:04 am from IP #
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   Andy Chee
   Member

   Mozzie coils. Forget the electro gizmos (unless it's a fluorescent electric bug zapper)

   Posted Wednesday 19 Jan 2011 @ 3:44:13 am from IP #
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   Diver
   Member

   I hear that burning elephant dung works!

   Posted Wednesday 19 Jan 2011 @ 4:02:47 am from IP #
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   Jeffbloggs
   Member

   There is a CO2 emitting, mosquito attracting, drowning device. Seems to work well...I have to look for the product link...

   Posted Wednesday 19 Jan 2011 @ 4:31:56 am from IP #
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   speedo
   Member

   Try a combination of baby oil and dettol. Definatly is effective at 50/50 but have heard it used at different proportions. These are often still found in the cupboard after the personal insect repellant runs out.

   Posted Wednesday 19 Jan 2011 @ 5:29:47 am from IP #
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   Miss Joshe
   Member

   Hi Ata-ers, this is my first post, ever actually. Glad its here with the ATA

   I do not know if this is true, but ive heard that drinking copius amounts of tonic water deters the little suckers! Will look into it...

   Further to the above, it is the 'quinine' in the tonic water that does the trick. Can one buy pure quinine I wonder??!! Apparently, it also helps to deter malaria...a nice alternative to pharmaceutical drugs...

   Posted Wednesday 19 Jan 2011 @ 6:41:43 am from IP #
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   canyoner
   Member

   Anything which emits a mild smoke works for me. I used to use mozzie coils, but now use a sandalwood stick. Smell better than mozzie coils too. Got them @ most major supermarkets & hardware chain stores.
   Also they can't fly if the breeze is more than 9kmh, so get a fan going.

   Posted Friday 28 Jan 2011 @ 4:05:47 am from IP #
10. 

    solar brisbane
    Member

    Automatic Pestrol Pest Control works for me. You can leave the windows and doors open and the little buggers wont come in.

    Posted Saturday 29 Jan 2011 @ 12:50:15 am from IP #

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