Stargazing and Mosquitoes

TBerk wrote:
So, I often see posts and info on red lights and so on, but I don't
see too much about dealing with bugs and critters.

Do you put out smoke pots or incense? Maybe one of those UV bug
zappers, (although powering high voltage could be problematic.)


TBerk


no smoke pots, incense, or zappers around here. there's just too many
little critters for them to be effective. just put on more DEET than
your neighbor and enjoy the evening. if you use a spray, move away from
the optics. a club member wears a net suit designed to keep the
skeeters off. he claims it's effective w/o the chemicals.

Jax wrote:
TBerk wrote:
So, I often see posts and info on red lights and so on, but I don't
see too much about dealing with bugs and critters.

Do you put out smoke pots or incense? Maybe one of those UV bug
zappers, (although powering high voltage could be problematic.)


TBerk


no smoke pots, incense, or zappers around here. there's just too many
little critters for them to be effective. just put on more DEET than
your neighbor and enjoy the evening. if you use a spray, move away from
the optics. a club member wears a net suit designed to keep the
skeeters off. he claims it's effective w/o the chemicals.


I'm becoming more and more distrustful of manufacturers claims that
their products are not harmful to us especially over the long term.

Words of wisdom from a Deet product for example:

Harmful if swallowed
Do not use on children under 12 years of age
Seek medical attention

Being old enough to remember seeing many "Safe" products removed from
store shelves has me thinking that profits may take precedent to our
well being.

I haven't given up on the Deet products completely but I do try non
chemical alternatives such as bug clothing whenever practical.

I live in cottage country on lake front property. I walk with my dogs
for at least two hours every day. Believe me I see lots of mosquito's

I bought this hat

http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...t=2,51555&ap=2

May not look very "Cool" but it works just fine. I use it with pants and
a jacket so when the weather gets hot I am forced to hang up the hat
and smear Deet all over.

There are other similar products available that may work well in hot weather

http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...t=2,51555&ap=2

Doesn't seem to matter how much mosquito repellent I use, they still
manage to get in a few bites. I think I will be trying the jacket soon.

LdB