My wife has been badly bitten on recent trips by mosquitos usually ending with bad blisters then scarring. We have used the plug in repellents to some effect but I am unsure if we are using these things correctly. So a few questions for our mosquito experts. When you plug in these deterrents when asleep should we also leave a window open? I am a bit concerned that we are breathing in something toxic? Is it sufficient to only plug them in at night or should we leave them plugged in all the time? I have got a lot of info from Googling but any other first hand tips would be appreciated.
I caught one (well, I squished one) on a Ryanair flight out of Dublin!!!!But has anyone else noticed they seem to be in Ireland now - I have definitely had some mossie type bites and caught one or two "in the act" at the end of last summer.
Anything with Deet usually works but you mightn't want to put it on getting into bed. Citronella candles can be hit and miss but are better than nothing.
But has anyone else noticed they seem to be in Ireland now - I have definitely had some mossie type bites and caught one or two "in the act" at the end of last summer.
I would avoid DEET for prolonged use, it has been banned in may countries. I am sure it is ok for occasional use, however I certainly wouldn't be using it all the time.
http://www.environmentalhealth.ca/spring03hazards.html
BTW don't wear dark clothes! Thats another thing that attracts them
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