****ing mosquitos - Page 2

Stan_Lite · 22-04-2008, 08:41

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

Rumour has it (so the radio has been telling me), Mozzys are 3times more attracted to blue than any other colour. So avoid blueness.

It'll be my blue Scottish skin that's attracting them then

Burble · 22-04-2008, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

Yes yes yes! I am!

I am free for any mozzy swatting abroad at anytime!

Though I may require a G&T to keep me going...

They tend to like me lots too so mebbe I can get their attention on me!

Rumour has it (so the radio has been telling me), Mozzys are 3times more attracted to blue than any other colour. So avoid blueness.

I'm sure I could provide the occasional G&T in exchange for your mosquito swatting services!

I've not heard about them being attracted to blue, but I have read in a few places that they're attracted to Rhesus negative blood - like mine!

Will · 22-04-2008, 08:53

They're not too bad in Cyprus, but they're around, especially when you go out to dinner. I normally get stung on my toes only place I don't have hair, though when I spent over 3 months in Cyprus over the summer went nice and brown and my skin seemed to be tougher for them... That and eating lots of garlic - they don't like garlic!

Burble · 22-04-2008, 09:01

And your head - there isn't much hair there

Kell_ee001 · 22-04-2008, 09:17

I hate hate hate Hate HATE mosquitos

Will · 22-04-2008, 09:19

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Originally Posted by Burble

And your head - there isn't much hair there

Good point well made - but they seem to keep away from there?

Pheebs · 22-04-2008, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Will

Good point well made - but they seem to keep away from there?

That's because you're always laughing like a hippo and thus your head doesn't stay still long enough for them to settle

Will · 22-04-2008, 09:27

Justsomebloke · 22-04-2008, 09:58

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Originally Posted by Will

That and eating lots of garlic - they don't like garlic!

This is what i came in to say. Not just garlic though there are plenty of food stuffs that make you sweat or ommit an aroma that mozzys don't like. Best thing always to do is ask the locals, But ask a few of them so that you know you are getting the best answer

You are probably covered in deodarant & after shave hoping to pull & sweating real ale & scotch, I bet you smell like a Banquet to a Mozzy

Meds · 22-04-2008, 14:27

One of the best repellants i've found is citronelle (in french). The plant has long bladed leaves that smell very much like lemons..... So you just rub some of the leaves on your arms/legs and your sorted....

Btw not sure if thats the right name in the uk, but thats the name of the plant in Mauritius.

22-04-2008, 08:53	#13
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	They're not too bad in Cyprus, but they're around, especially when you go out to dinner. I normally get stung on my toes only place I don't have hair, though when I spent over 3 months in Cyprus over the summer went nice and brown and my skin seemed to be tougher for them... That and eating lots of garlic - they don't like garlic! __________________ *No No!*

22-04-2008, 09:17	#15
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	I hate hate hate Hate HATE mosquitos __________________

22-04-2008, 09:27	#18
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	__________________ *No No!*

22-04-2008, 09:01	#14
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	And your head - there isn't much hair there

22-04-2008, 14:27	#20
Meds Drugs... NO! Wait! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25	One of the best repellants i've found is citronelle (in french). The plant has long bladed leaves that smell very much like lemons..... So you just rub some of the leaves on your arms/legs and your sorted.... Btw not sure if thats the right name in the uk, but thats the name of the plant in Mauritius.