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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 07/02/2011 : 14:25:06

While in the Florida Keys this past week, we knew about it being the height of 'Mosquito' season, and as I'm allergic to most bug bites, we always carry DEET with us (not that I'm OCD, but we carry 4 bottles of it onboard, works really well)

So we rented a slip overnight at a local state park (no names no pack drill) and after sunrise I visited the bathroom for my daily. Of course, I sprayed myself with Deet first (40%)

Sat, as most of us do, I noticed a few of the little buggers flying around inside the bathroom, waved my hat around to keep them from landing on lunch (me) when all of a sudden they called in the cavalry! Dozens of the little batards. So I quickly finished my business but the paper roller was jammed and I could not get the cleaning kit out quickly. They started to land on some tender bits, now scratching earnestly at the paper roll holder while dancing around to keep them at bay. Success! cleaned up, washed my hands and dashed out of the bathroom, but too late, more than a dozen of them had had breakfast before me.

By the time I got to the boat, my skin was burning and lumps appearing. Cortisone cream was applied to my back and, well, but.

It took at least 20 minutes before I could feel the cream do it's thing. Thank goodness it does every time.

Anyone know a better solution than Deet? Has anyone used those battery powered dispensers?

Paul

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/02/2011 : 17:35:41

Geez Paul...am w/ you on this one - I too look forward to hearing the sage insights this forum is famous for...

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 07/02/2011 : 21:18:59

Uh, you could soak your underwear in Deet.

As much as I envy the Florida weather I sure like not having mosquitoes to deal with!

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Response Posted - 07/02/2011 : 21:47:02

Paul,
Find yourself some [url="http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Ultrathon/Products/"]UltraThon[/url], best anti-bug stuff I've ever used. You can buy it online from REI, but there's got to be someone in your area that carries it. It's also made with DEET, but for some reason it just works really-really well for me. REI also makes a 100% DEET product they call "bug juice". I have some, but it's a second choice behind UltraThon.

You might also consider treating your clothes with [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permethrin"]Permethrin[/url]. Which you can also order from REI.

I use both of these when I travel to SE Asia, and they do a remarkable job of keeping me virtually bug free.

You also might consider carrying a fogger for when you have to use on-shore facilities. Nail it with the fogger before you go inside, give it a few minutes to clear out (and kill the little bastards), and then go do your constitutional.

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Response Posted - 07/03/2011 : 05:46:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> but the paper roller was jammed and I could not get the cleaning kit out quickly<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
When my wife and I visit marinas, we each carry our own "bathroom bag" that includes a roll of our favorite TP and hand towels. That way we do not have to rely on the staff to make sure everything is functional.

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Response Posted - 07/03/2011 : 06:49:04

David & Davy, both really good ideas.

Not sure of using 'Permethrin', isn't that the same stuff used to treat lawn Chinch bugs, lot's of warnings on that bag!

Oh, and we have 100% deet (available from Bass Pro Shops I believe) but I'm always concerned at drenching my skin in that stuff, so I use it on my shirts & shorts.

The fogger sounds like a good technique... of course, you would think that the marina management would take care of that. This particular marina has really nice bathrooms on the marina scale.

We have wondered how those belt clip fan products work. When they first came out they flew off the shelves here in SoFla, I need to go look see if they are still available.

Paul

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Response Posted - 07/03/2011 : 07:50:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">We have wondered how those belt clip fan products work<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
When we were anchored in a secluded cove in Boca Grande, the boat was swarmed by mosquitoes outside. We had an OFF clip-on hanging from the cabin top and a citronella candle burning by the companionway. FWIW, I did not notice any bugs in the boat. My wife thinks they are great.

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Response Posted - 07/03/2011 : 08:00:52

Here's what I'd probably try before I rubbed DEET on my balls (I've seen DEET mutate plastic...)

Install a head on my boat

Burn citronella candle while in the bathroom

Wear adult diaper

Go for a swim (etc)

On the other hand, if cortisone stops the itching then get your wife to rub on the cream and maybe you both can benefit... Your itching stops, it sounds like fun, and she can enjoy the extra texture from the swollen bumps! :)

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Response Posted - 07/03/2011 : 08:05:31

I feel for you. I grew up in Florida and Texas - 6 years - and hated the massive bug life there.

I now live in the PNW - inland - and people here freak out if they get one mosquito bite. We have some spiders and yellow jackets, but we really have no nasty bug life to speak of unless you go up in the mountains or to the swamps.

Have you tried Avon Skin So Soft? Originally marketed as a skin lotion, it was discovered that it had the side effect of being an incredible mosquito repellant. Truly.

Carlos

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Response Posted - 07/03/2011 : 13:34:52

Permethrin is an insecticide, not a repellant. The belt dispensers were worthless for us with any breeze, but they would probably work well in the john.

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Response Posted - 07/03/2011 : 14:40:07

I spent a year in central Alaska where the mosquitoes are often confused with small birds. They were HUGE! We used a lot of Skin So Soft from Avon and it seemed to be effective. Have no idea why.

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Response Posted - 07/03/2011 : 19:25:17

We have had success with Skin So Soft too, and you don't feel like you need to take another shower after you put it on. They now market a mosquito repellant with SSO as one of its ingredients, but it doesn't feel as clean as SOS. Black flies, another biting scourge around the G. Lakes, don't like Fabreeze dryer sheets. A Canadian Park Ranger told me to tumble a few shirts and pants with them and then pack each shirt and pants pair in a Ziploc bag with a dryer sheet. It really does help for a few hours.

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