Mosquito Bites, Help!!!

Arty65


Joined: 10/01/2008
Posts: 45

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 13:52

My wife and I have just returned from NC where those little buggers enjoyed a real feast on us almost every night! This was despite the plug-in units with the liquid and tablet repellents....



Can anyone suggest a good spray or cream? I remember reading a post some time ago that recommended some sort of Avon product... Any suggestions would be most welcome.



BR

Arty

gentle


Joined: 25/01/2008
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 14:39

I have got bitten unmercifully the last two years. I buy from http://www.mosquito.com a cream which is great

chrisnay


Joined: 30/03/2008
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 14:51

Hi,



For treating bites, try Boots bite sting and click it, its a little plastic thingy (can'y describe it anyother way), that sends a little battery electric current to the bite, and we found it really works. Check it out.



Chris

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 14:58

there are some pretty comprehensive answers to your question under the bites topic , but more recently someone posted a product that the locals use which can be bought at the supermarket

regards , simbas

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 15:11

Arty,



Are you sure they are Mosquito bites and not sand flies?



MC

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 15:14

Arty,

The avon product repels against bites, as an 'after bite' have you tried Tiger Balm? available from most chemists, It worked for me.

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 15:22

At night, try having a fan blowing gently at the head of the bed, preferably oscillating from side to side towards the base. Mosquitos, for all their bite, are very weak flyers and a fan is enough to blow them away from your bed.



Lem

whitemad


Joined: 26/05/2007
Posts: 44

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 21:06

The product you are referring to is 'Skin So Soft' It worked for my son and I (who were eaten alive once) but not for hubby - def worth a try. (Blue is best and use the oil spray).

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
22/04/2008 23:08

I am taking garlic capsules as other Cyprus44 members' recommendations. If it doesnt work I will complain to them!!!!!!!!!! Marmite they dont like either apparently - dont think you should rub it on though - need to eat it!!!!!

Arty65


Joined: 10/01/2008
Posts: 45

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 00:59

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I'm going to try some of the suggestions when I go back out in July.



Cheers

Arty

SamDil


Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 02:58

Start taking Vitamin B1 tablets/capsules 1 month before you go on holiday, and continue taking them whilst on holiday. They contain thiamine which the mossies don't like. (This is also in Marmite, but if you don't like the taste, might be easier to take the tablets). This was recommended to me by chemist over in Cyprus a couple of years ago.

Also recommend using Avon dry spray oil Skin so Soft, the one with the green cap (although notice others call it blue)?

Citronella essential oil is another one to try, but don't put it directly onto skin, put a few drops on to clothing.

lovelife


Joined: 07/07/2007
Posts: 231

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 11:25

As well as all the above drink dark rum! apparently the mossies do not like that either, my hisband worked with a colleague who had worked in Malawi and the expats drank dark rum, so in the interests of research husband has tried it, worked quite well not totally effective but enjoyable.



Have a good weekend everyone,



LL ( flying tomorrow to TRNC and sunshine)

kibrissibel


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 562

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 15:54

I've tried all the above, garlic tablets, raw garlic (sandflies didn't mind - husband didn't like it) Vit B tablets, marmite (eating and smeared on haha) citronella oil, lavender oil, all insect repellants that I can think of, Avon skin so soft, and nothing has worked. I get bitten during the day and at night. We have flyscreens in the bedroom and I even spray the room before I go to bed and use a electric blue lamp and still get bitten in bedroom (not husband) Anyone got any other suggestions??

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 15:59

try another husband.......

















they might bite him.

Cyprus8


Joined: 07/10/2007
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 21:23

Gin and Tonic....aparantly something in the tonic they don't like. This info came from someone working in Africa for long time, and worked for them. But I guess as they said it would be a bit boring to just have the tonic, needs a little something to help it go down, and gin does nicely!!!!

andre 514


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 1163

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 21:55

jusy got home to uk minutes ago from tatlisu area

this is not exactly what you asked but:

on tuesday night night made fatal mistake of leaving the patio slider open

but with all the lights on

in a very short time the room was so full of giant insects

it was like a horror movie

outside the front door a huge thing sat, think it was a locust,

I nudged it with my foot and it clattered away

there is a very harmless and friendly beetle in the area.

it is big and globe-shaped and also likes to visit...

but since I found the power switches for our air-conditioners I kept the windows closed thereafter (guess who is still on builders' electric)

or sat in the dark, that did the trick

then on wednesday and thursday a plague of sand flies, I shall not elaborate!

but from friday the sandflies were absolutely and totally gone, how wierd

I have been gobbling garlic pills like there is no tommorrow

and this seems to have discouraged the mossies

just a thought tho',

there must be very little spraying in the area which is a good thing



andre

SteveAustin



Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 202

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 23:05

Entertaining way of dealing with mozzies. Have the apt in total darkness and open the microwave door, the light attracts them inside.

Gather lots of them and then Nuke the little Barstools.

Cleaning the microwave afterwards is a bit of a pain but far surpassed by the pleasure of watching them explode inside it.



Mike.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
26/04/2008 23:48

try lots of alcohol. It won't stop them eating you but you'll be so sozzled you won't notice it.

On a more serious note. I've tried everything and until last year was always used as a restaurant for anything that flew, hubby never gets stung. Its not the blood as some suggest because we both have the same group/type. Since we installed the flyscreens, touch wood, I haven't been bitten at all. The windows are left open all night and its wonderful.

Karen

andre 514


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 1163

Message Posted:
27/04/2008 08:52

very good advice about flyscreens karen



they are not that cheap but a great asset to the place

another suggestion is a mosquito net that fixes to the ceiling

all you need is a hook to hang it on



otherwise if you are getting furniture made locally,

you could go for a four-poster bed madam pompadour-style

and design some nets into that

the problem with all chemical products is that to be effective

they are also poisonous to humans

and many advertised repellents simply may not work



there is a uv zapper box, similar to those used in catering

insects are attracted then painlessly zapped

does anyone have experience of these?

believe the small domestic ones

do not have the necessary attraction range

and would they work against mosquitos?



fly papers near a light fitting are effective

for most insects and completely non-toxic

try not to walk into them like I did,

they are unbelievably sticky



andre

Barrovian1



Joined: 16/11/2007
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
27/04/2008 09:50

Hi Andre



I have bought some solar powered zappers off the web. Dont know what they are like yet, as we have not tried them. We will be taking them over on May the 6th, and war is declared.



Bob.

Tatlisu4me


Joined: 26/01/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
27/04/2008 11:28

kibrissibell I like to wear sandals and used to get bit around the ankles, get a fresh lemon-cut in half and rub the fresh lemon onto your skin.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
27/04/2008 12:00

Hi Andre

We've got two of the ultraviolet light zappers. They are very good and must admit do catch most of the flying things that venture into the kitchen in the evening. We've also tried the white circular ones in the past but these aren't as efficient as the ones with just a thin metal grills covering the striplights.

Tatlisu4me, never tried the lemon juice. I'll give it a go. It'll also give me something to do with all of the lemons apart from making lemonade

Karen

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
27/04/2008 12:36

Instead of spraying the mozzies with insectacide, use spray starch! They continue to buzz around for a second then click! As the starch sets solid, they go into a dive like something out of the film Battle of Britain and shatter into bits on the tiled floor. Makes up for all the bites.



Lem

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
27/04/2008 12:43

everyone stop worrying, when my husband gets there, they will leave everyone alone and bite him.

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
27/04/2008 13:03

Ouch...



Must admit I noticed a lot of the little bas@ards in the chimney flue, that we do not think about as a source of entry. A Citronella candle may be of use in the fireplace.



when we were in Lanzarote I made up screens for the bedroom and the bathroom t o which we could have the windows open at night and the cool breeze was lovely. Had plug in repellants as a back up.



Jungle formula seems to work for me and it is half price in MATALAN form this wednesday 30th April on a promotion.



These disgusting things lay their eggs in stagnant water to which with so many pools being built on the Island will be an addition to the problem.



Regards to one and all sufferers!

Arty65


Joined: 10/01/2008
Posts: 45

Message Posted:
29/04/2008 16:43

Some really funny post here..... We should start nominating the funniest post, SteveAustin - Microwave wins it fo me so far....Brilliant stuff



Can anyone recommend where I can get flyscreens made in NC or can I buy something in the UK and take it over with me to cover the window opening?



Cheers

Arty

SamDil


Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 05:44

We've bought a whole load of those cheap flyscreens which you stick on with velcro, to use as a temporary measure, until we have proper screens fitted. You can get them in shops like Lidl's for about £2.

Will be checking out companies to fit proper screens when we are next over.

yasmin55


Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 13:20

I was told a couple of days ago that rubbing in "Rake" all over the body will keep away all the biters and I can think of other compensations using this method.

THOMAS


Joined: 27/01/2008
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 13:25

had mine made in ozankoy £450 8windows 2 doors(fitted)

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 13:46

Hi Samdil

We bought those initially and they worked really well. Problem we had though was during high winds the velcro didn't manage to keep the nets in place so we used staples. This worked perfectly and stayed in place until we had the permanent ones installed.

Karen

jokers2theright


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 16:02

temporary solution - sticky velcro - stick to top and bottom of the nets (without holes) and then onto window frame (on the outside of course if your windows open inwards).



permanent solution

where clingfilm about the house

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 18:22

Hi - the insect repellant. This Avon one is reported to be unbeatable. Copied this from Ebay - Avon's Soft and Fresh Dry Oil Body Spray comes highly recommended FOR YOUR HOLIDAY and for use during the Summer whilst CAMPING, HIKING, FISHING and undertaking SPORTING ACTIVITIES as a GREAT SUBSTITUTE Insect and Mosquito Repellent - without the nasty chemicals which are normally in insect repellents!.

BUY YOUR 3 BOTTLES HERE FOR £8.40 - That works out at £2.80 EACH

Retails at £5 a bottle so YOU SAVE £6.60!!!

I have just returned from a week in Kyrenia & I didn't have time to get Avon first. Bought 'Autan' from a Chemist; everyone bitten except me, and I'm normally eaten alive. Anything with 'deet' should work. Also swear by the plug-ins so you don't get eaten in your sleep. I also took Vitamin B1 and Garlic tabs in advance and all week.

BUT THE MICROWAVE SOUNDS MORE FUN!

All the best



Jo

sissy


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
30/04/2008 18:44

Thomas, be interested to know who you bought fly screens from in ozankoy

Aeyeofspirit



Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
03/05/2008 14:10

Hi - we bought some citronella based natural product in S. Cyprus (in a lemon coloured box) last year & it was effective for our daughter. I myself stick with Avon dry body oil in the original woodland fresh scent - they also do a body wash. It works for me usually - though I did get one bite last year.

spacemonkey0


Joined: 18/12/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 18:19

all you gotta do is chew some tobacco and rub your skin with that tobacco

littlenige



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Message Posted:
18/12/2008 19:11

use the natural cream from your male partner rub it all over if you still itch then it could be said you should have SWALLOWED...............................















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The-Wicks


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Message Posted:
18/12/2008 19:13

Re message - is it me or does anyone else thinks this is offensive? and no, I'm definitely NOT narrow minded.

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britvic



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Message Posted:
18/12/2008 22:25

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