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Mossies

BrenMc

2005-06-12 14:57:57

Hi all,

Just got back from Tingaki in Kos. A warning for anyone going out there is the unbelievable amount of mossies! We had repellant wipes and a plug in for the room. My fiance still got bitten. Take loads of extra spray, you might stink but its worth it!

On the last day we had no room due to leaving late at night, I had to shower in a room by the pool so no plug in. I got bitten 23 times during having a shower and getting changed!

So if you are doing this I advise having a shower early while its still hot to avoid being a meal for the little blighters!!!

Apparently the authorities over there are meeting to discuss doing something about them. I hope they sort it out as this was the only bad point of the whole holiday.

Bren

janbabe

2005-06-13 09:34:19

I hate mozzies! I'm one of those people no matter what I do Iwill always get bitten at least once on holiday. All the greek Islands will have mozzies cos of the gorgeous weather, but some worse than others. We have spray and plug ins which helps (as does air conditioning as the windows are shut at night). Also don't wear perfume or hairspray. My hubbie doens't get bit at all, while I'm lucky to get to end of hol without it happening - then it will usually happen on last night or morning as we go to airport!! Still Skiathos in just over 2 weeks armed with mozzie stuff but its worth it!

puddleduck2

2005-06-13 14:29:55

Oh, they are a pain aren't they?

A citronella candle is a good idea if you're sitting out on your balcony at night I and lots of HT members swear by using Avon SSS woodland dry oil spray. Use if after showering and moisturising.
Mossies love me and if I get bitten I have a bad reaction but I can honestly say that hand on heart I've not been bitten since I starting using this 2 years ago. It really does work.

spiros999

2005-06-13 20:40:17

My wife also seems to be a target for mosquitoes but has also used Avon Skin So Soft Woodland recently to good effect. It's always difficult to know exactly what works as there are sometimes more mosquitoes around certain places and at certain times according to weather, location etc.
I recommend you use one of the plug ins in your room that burns a small bottle of liquid rather than the ones that burn tablets.
Citronella spray and candles are also useful but I suggest you should also use a repellent such as Jungle Formula and re-apply it during the evening if you are aware there are mosquitoes around.

johnandfran

2005-06-14 09:42:17

I have citronella spray would theat be enough? or would you all recomend more? :fly

valtosmythos

2005-06-14 12:48:13

Mossies

We find that the plug ins with tablets work perfectly well for us and we hardly ever have a mossie in the room provided the tablets are changed everyday.
A spray of Jungle Fever around the ankles is necessary for the evenings though, as sitting in outside restaurants seem to be the worst time for receiving bites.

tolon

2005-06-15 09:03:49

Hi all,
when going out at night buy some of the coils that you light and place one under your table you can also get a solid block of citronella from the bettaware catologue that looks like an air freshener just place it on your table.An finally we use cittronella oil from holland and barretts just put a few drops in a atomiser shake the bottle and spray all uncovered parts.

tolon

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