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I'm surprised no one has linked to the Off PowerPad Lamp. It works great for me and if your pup isn't running around while you smoke, it should keep them away. Of course, it may not work for you, but it sure does here!
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I use those Off power pads and they work . What you have to do is after rain walk out in the woods behind your home and treat any standing water with inscecticide this will help curtail them a bunch . The propane foggers also work well . I have been wanting to try the new clip on Off things but have not got around to it .Best of luck to you and your dog .
For recreational vehicles/camping usage, 20# & 30# propane bottles are the norm. I have heard of places in the US that use butane instead of propane, so you might just want to check and ensure you are getting what you need for fuel.
There seems to be no scientific basis for the Skin So Soft working, but I hear lots of people talk about how great it is, so it must work.
Also, I have recently heard that Bounce dryer sheets work as well. You just stick them in your pocket and let them hang out and it apparently does the job. Never tried it myself, but that is what I heard. Maybe stick a couple in your dog's collar and maybe rub one on him as well and see how it works.
There seems to be no scientific basis for the Skin So Soft working, but I hear lots of people talk about how great it is, so it must work.
Also, I have recently heard that Bounce dryer sheets work as well. You just stick them in your pocket and let them hang out and it apparently does the job. Never tried it myself, but that is what I heard. Maybe stick a couple in your dog's collar and maybe rub one on him as well and see how it works.
The only problem with those clip-ons is that you have to be stationary for 10-15 minutes before they really work. Not awful if you're just chilling on the porch or the deck, but if you're going for a stroll, they aren't very useful. At least that is how they worked for me two years ago. Once I got the PowerPad Lamp, I've never looked back.
-Jason
My neighbor bought one of those propane tank things and complained it didn't work well. Not trying to give them a plug here but I have my lawn treated by Scott's 5 times a year and insects is one of the things they treat for on the lawn. It does help quite a bit. I also have this bat house that I built:
I didn't read all the reviews but that product seems to have about as many 5 stars as 1 stars and plenty In between. I would do a bit more research before buying.
@Baron:
@LordNoble: I have two of those PowerPad lamps hanging. They work OK, but sometimes I feel like they think it's a invitation to join the party. For those that care, the most common ingredient in bug repellent sprays is DEET, which does nothing more than mask your CO2 which attracts the little buggers. The PowerPad uses allethrin, the same active ingredient in those coils you see.
The SkeeterVac looks interesting and there is an electric version as well called "DragonFly": http://www.mosquitosolutions.com/index.html
If things don't get better soon, I may invest in one of these too pretty soon.
For a couple of days. :-( I was outside most of the weekend and they're back in full force. But I do live closer to White Rock lake than you do. They're aerial spraying again tonight. Needless to say, I'm getting a bit paranoid since I only smoke outside.
@LordNoble: I have two of those PowerPad lamps hanging. They work OK, but sometimes I feel like they think it's a invitation to join the party. For those that care, the most common ingredient in bug repellent sprays is DEET, which does nothing more than mask your CO2 which attracts the little buggers. The PowerPad uses allethrin, the same active ingredient in those coils you see.
The SkeeterVac looks interesting and there is an electric version as well called "DragonFly": http://www.mosquitosolutions.com/index.html
If things don't get better soon, I may invest in one of these too pretty soon.
Lawrence-I think the garlic thing we've all heard about it being healthy and good for your heart is way over emphasized. I love garlic and cut up two big cloves to put in spaghetti...not what I'm cooking, but on my plate! There was an Italian guy who lived on the other size of me-Faustino was his first name, who swore by garlic and even grew it. He had circulation problems and three quadruple bypasses before he died year before last. So much for garlic being healthy for the heart. I'll still eat it regardless. 
I'm going to try the vinegar and water nsfisher recommended and rub it on Bubba to see if that helps but in the meantime I've decided to bite the bullet and have already ordered the SkeeterVac. I have to do something drastic before they such the blood from my boy. Most of those pests are of the Asian Tiger variety. I researched what they look like and they look like what was on him and the few I saw on me. They make a little spool looking thing you put inside this unit solely for that type. They make another scent that works on the rest of them.
I had asked about propane. I never paid a lot of attention before but with the advent of ordering this machine I noticed on the way home today four different places that sell Blue Rhino propane tanks. Looks like locating propane won't be a problem at all. The SkeeterVac does us propane and they warn against using anything else.
I think citronella is an old wives tale, baron. I put those candles out back and if anything it lured them in to find my dog. I hope this unit will work as advertised and most reviews were pretty good. You'll never find a review of anything someone doesn't like. We'll see. Hopefully I'll get the unit before the weekend. I'll pick up a 20 lb tank tomorrow and have it ready to go.
I'm going to try the vinegar and water nsfisher recommended and rub it on Bubba to see if that helps but in the meantime I've decided to bite the bullet and have already ordered the SkeeterVac. I have to do something drastic before they such the blood from my boy. Most of those pests are of the Asian Tiger variety. I researched what they look like and they look like what was on him and the few I saw on me. They make a little spool looking thing you put inside this unit solely for that type. They make another scent that works on the rest of them.
I had asked about propane. I never paid a lot of attention before but with the advent of ordering this machine I noticed on the way home today four different places that sell Blue Rhino propane tanks. Looks like locating propane won't be a problem at all. The SkeeterVac does us propane and they warn against using anything else.
I think citronella is an old wives tale, baron. I put those candles out back and if anything it lured them in to find my dog. I hope this unit will work as advertised and most reviews were pretty good. You'll never find a review of anything someone doesn't like. We'll see. Hopefully I'll get the unit before the weekend. I'll pick up a 20 lb tank tomorrow and have it ready to go.
@colcolt, sounds like you have been thinking and researching this topic, so I am sure you will do fine.
If you want a more natural way to go, not sure if you have Purple Martins where you live, but it is my understanding that they are fairly voracious mosquito eaters. Might be something to consider for a long term & natural solution. They like to live in "condo" bird houses, so looks like a big nest box subdivided into about 15 or so smaller ones. Growing up, my uncle had them in the yard and seemed pretty decent.
@dhizzy, I have been trying to convince my wife to let my put up a bat house, lol. She will have no part of that, but I might just put one up anyways. How many bats do you thing you have in that box? We have one that flies around the yard at dusk, but I think they are kind of cool. Good job on the that.
If you want a more natural way to go, not sure if you have Purple Martins where you live, but it is my understanding that they are fairly voracious mosquito eaters. Might be something to consider for a long term & natural solution. They like to live in "condo" bird houses, so looks like a big nest box subdivided into about 15 or so smaller ones. Growing up, my uncle had them in the yard and seemed pretty decent.
@dhizzy, I have been trying to convince my wife to let my put up a bat house, lol. She will have no part of that, but I might just put one up anyways. How many bats do you thing you have in that box? We have one that flies around the yard at dusk, but I think they are kind of cool. Good job on the that.
My mom has bats in the backyard. They nest in the shed in the back. It's really cool to see four of five flying through the backyard at dusk. And although they're solid insect eaters, my mom still has mosquitoes in the back. Trust me, I have the bites to show it while I was smoking my bowls in the evening ;-)
But at least Belgium's spared from this West Nile thing. That has me worried more than a couple of bites.
But at least Belgium's spared from this West Nile thing. That has me worried more than a couple of bites.
I wouldn't know a Purple Marlin if I saw one. I don't think they're in the area. Closest thing would probably be blue birds and I haven't seen those this year. I use to see an occasional bat but so far I haven't seen those either...just these pesky 'skeeters, Japanese Hornets and Carpenter bees. Wonderful, huh?
they really don't bother me much at all...just Bubba. It could be because they like heat, which a dog's temperature is normally higher than ours(101-102) and skeeters like black or dark colors, which his back is black. He meets all the criteria of being a blood meal.
they really don't bother me much at all...just Bubba. It could be because they like heat, which a dog's temperature is normally higher than ours(101-102) and skeeters like black or dark colors, which his back is black. He meets all the criteria of being a blood meal.
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How do animals and people get West Nile encephalitis?
People and animals become infected by the bite of a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus. Mosquitos become infected when they feed on infected birds, which may circulate the virus in their blood for a few days. Infected mosquitoes can then transmit West Nile virus to humans and animals while biting to take blood.
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What is Interceptor?
You can protect your pet from heartworm and intestinal worms with one medication. This monthly oral pet medication can be used in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens to kill the immature form of the heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). Interceptor also controls adult hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum and Ancylostoma tubaeforme), and removes and controls adult roundworms (ascarids - Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina in dogs and Toxocara cati in cats), and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) in dogs.
Interceptor.. is great for assorted types of worms I use it but it has nothing to do with mosquitoes
the lamps and traps work by attracting the mosquitoes
-if you are serious about getting the problem under control get K9 Advantix on your dog and a repellent on yourself with at 35%deet.
-cut your grass short and get rid of any standing water.
-hire a professional yard care service to spray your yard and bushes. this should also take care of fleas, ticks, flies, etc..
-get after your health dept to include your area in their spraying program.
How do animals and people get West Nile encephalitis?
People and animals become infected by the bite of a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus. Mosquitos become infected when they feed on infected birds, which may circulate the virus in their blood for a few days. Infected mosquitoes can then transmit West Nile virus to humans and animals while biting to take blood.
read more
What is Interceptor?
You can protect your pet from heartworm and intestinal worms with one medication. This monthly oral pet medication can be used in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens to kill the immature form of the heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). Interceptor also controls adult hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum and Ancylostoma tubaeforme), and removes and controls adult roundworms (ascarids - Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina in dogs and Toxocara cati in cats), and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) in dogs.
Interceptor.. is great for assorted types of worms I use it but it has nothing to do with mosquitoes
the lamps and traps work by attracting the mosquitoes
-if you are serious about getting the problem under control get K9 Advantix on your dog and a repellent on yourself with at 35%deet.
-cut your grass short and get rid of any standing water.
-hire a professional yard care service to spray your yard and bushes. this should also take care of fleas, ticks, flies, etc..
-get after your health dept to include your area in their spraying program.
One reason I like Imterceptor is it's always worked. It's the only meds out there that will kill whipworms. Moreover, he's never had fleas, ticks and never heart worms. I take Bubba to the vet twice a year for the sole purpose of physical checkups to include an occult blood test for heart worms. Those things scare me and Im paranoid about them. that's why I don't want mosquitoes on him just in case the 1% time meds may not work.
Grass is kept about three inches. I don't know where these varmints are breeding. There's no standing water but there are some old logs decaying on the back side of the fence in someone elses yard. I have to do in my yard what I can and maybe I can kill these guys off or the vast majority of them, when the "skeeter destroyer" gets here Wednesday. I put the little round doughnuts in the runoff at the A/C drain so they're not breeding there. I've even tossed some over the fence where a neighbor keeps a cart for putting brush in but I think it has holes at the four corners. I'm not taking any chances.
I did find out for sure this afternoon vinegar/water doesn't work with this kind of aggressive mosquito. They still got on his legs and one landed right between his eyes. I plucked that one off, looked at it closely and it is the Asian Tiger mosquito. It had the familiar spots or strips on his legs and a streak down the top of the neck...just like the pics I've seen. so, I know the enemy, know what he looks like and now it's time to plan a battle strategy. These Tiger mosquitoes don't favor any particular time of the day but are out from dusk till dawn and they will follow you. They don't seem to bother me. I stood right where he was this evening about 6:30pm and none got on me but they swarmed around him and landed in several places. I'm convinced it's his higher than normal temperature and black back that's attracting them. At least, from what I've read that's what attracts them other than the CO2 you breathe. Hopefully, the SkeeterVac will help eliminate this pest now that I know what brand they are. They make a lure to put in the machine that's made especially for this specie.
The health department is on my list to call in the morning.This is what these varmints look like.
http://cisr.ucr.edu/asian_tiger_mosquito.html
Grass is kept about three inches. I don't know where these varmints are breeding. There's no standing water but there are some old logs decaying on the back side of the fence in someone elses yard. I have to do in my yard what I can and maybe I can kill these guys off or the vast majority of them, when the "skeeter destroyer" gets here Wednesday. I put the little round doughnuts in the runoff at the A/C drain so they're not breeding there. I've even tossed some over the fence where a neighbor keeps a cart for putting brush in but I think it has holes at the four corners. I'm not taking any chances.
I did find out for sure this afternoon vinegar/water doesn't work with this kind of aggressive mosquito. They still got on his legs and one landed right between his eyes. I plucked that one off, looked at it closely and it is the Asian Tiger mosquito. It had the familiar spots or strips on his legs and a streak down the top of the neck...just like the pics I've seen. so, I know the enemy, know what he looks like and now it's time to plan a battle strategy. These Tiger mosquitoes don't favor any particular time of the day but are out from dusk till dawn and they will follow you. They don't seem to bother me. I stood right where he was this evening about 6:30pm and none got on me but they swarmed around him and landed in several places. I'm convinced it's his higher than normal temperature and black back that's attracting them. At least, from what I've read that's what attracts them other than the CO2 you breathe. Hopefully, the SkeeterVac will help eliminate this pest now that I know what brand they are. They make a lure to put in the machine that's made especially for this specie.
The health department is on my list to call in the morning.This is what these varmints look like.
http://cisr.ucr.edu/asian_tiger_mosquito.html
I hates them skeeters, but they sure love me! Best solutions for them involve eliminating their breeding habitats: standing water, muddy areas, old stumps & logs.
Second best is to get those areas sprayed. Around here, we have what is known as vector control, a local gov't agency that works similar to the mosquito abatement district when I lived in California. My father actually managed that district back in the early '50's. Anyway, their job is to inspect suspicious areas or any areas with complaints about those things, and spray when needed or stock bodies of water (pools, ponds, etc.) with what we call mosquito fish, who love to eat the hatching larvae. If you have such an agency, give 'em a call.
Third best solution is to either avoid the areas where they live (and they will fly a ways from their "homes"), or avoid being out when they feed (I think the Asian Tigers feed all day long).
Which brings us to #4, keeping them away from you. I've heard that the CO2 traps actually draw mosquitos from farther away than they might normally venture, but I have no firsthand knowledge. Option 4 includes the various surface applications, such as those with DEET (probably best repellent), such as "OFF", and the other suggestions.
Lastly, I've had some success with a good fan set up close and blowing directly on me and others; 'skeeters are poor flyers, and with their light bodies, have a hard time with strong winds/breezes.
Wishing you the best on your quest!
Second best is to get those areas sprayed. Around here, we have what is known as vector control, a local gov't agency that works similar to the mosquito abatement district when I lived in California. My father actually managed that district back in the early '50's. Anyway, their job is to inspect suspicious areas or any areas with complaints about those things, and spray when needed or stock bodies of water (pools, ponds, etc.) with what we call mosquito fish, who love to eat the hatching larvae. If you have such an agency, give 'em a call.
Third best solution is to either avoid the areas where they live (and they will fly a ways from their "homes"), or avoid being out when they feed (I think the Asian Tigers feed all day long).
Which brings us to #4, keeping them away from you. I've heard that the CO2 traps actually draw mosquitos from farther away than they might normally venture, but I have no firsthand knowledge. Option 4 includes the various surface applications, such as those with DEET (probably best repellent), such as "OFF", and the other suggestions.
Lastly, I've had some success with a good fan set up close and blowing directly on me and others; 'skeeters are poor flyers, and with their light bodies, have a hard time with strong winds/breezes.
Wishing you the best on your quest!
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