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Its that time of year where mozzies and bbq's don't mix... I've searched the archives of this (and other) newsgroups and there seems to be a fair number of differing opinions about the various methods of repelling/killing mosquitos... Electronic zappers - some people seem to think they work great, others think they just kill non-annoying bugs like moths etc and do nothing for mosquitos. Most people agree they are messy and noisy! Citronella burners - these seems to work in repelling mosquitos but be prepared to inhale all those lovely fumes. Citronella plants - some people say these don't work unless you rub the leaves?? Others indicate they sortof work.. Other plants (some tea trees, some lemon scented gums, etc) - very much a mixed reaction. Bottom line is that citronella burners seem to be the best, but personally I can't stand the smell... so for me they are really out of the question. I'm leaning towards one of the zappers, but I assume not all zappers are the same, so any comments on: a) Are zappers any good b) Are some types of zappers better than others c) Any alternatives to zappers which are not citronella burners? And/or any other suggestions... Thanks, Dave. |
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I have heard that neem oil is quite good, but have not tried it
myself. Tish On Mon, 16 Dec 2002 16:46:25 +1100, "Dave" wrote: And/or any other suggestions... Thanks, Dave. |
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"Dave" wrote in message
... Hi all, Its that time of year where mozzies and bbq's don't mix... I've searched the archives of this (and other) newsgroups and there seems to be a fair number of differing opinions about the various methods of repelling/killing mosquitos... SNIP Pretty much all the comments you have made about certain repellers is the same thing I have heard, but I go for citronella candles. It's bad here on the mid-north coast. Ocean one side, lake the other, and many areas of bush with water (now after the rain) laying in it. And/or any other suggestions... There is a newish type of bug killer that was apparently invented somewhere around here locally. I am no way affiliated by the way. Anyway the way it works is you have the typical blue coloured light (maybe even fluorescent?) that bugs are attracted to. Below it, there is a tray which you put water in, and i think detergent. This machine creates a breeze by way of propeller or similar. The whole idea, is the bug is attracted to the light, get caught in the breeze, and blown downward into the water. The detergent making them sink. A guy at work was talking about them a while back, that's all I know, so sorry I am not to clear on it. I guess if you are thinking of a zapper, then they work by means of attracting by light, so this should do similar. The word Bug eater comes to mind, but I am not totally sure. I will have a look around and see if I can find an add for one..... Ok, I was a little wrong. A quick check of the local phone book for "Insect Control Equipment" found the number which I THINK is the one, it's not a bug eater No website, just a phone number. If you want email me and I can send you the number. I would put it here, but I ain't going to be flamed for advertising or being accused of affiliated :-) my email address is: remember remove "not" Oh, I'm in the Forster area, Mid North Coast of NSW, but I think this "business" has expanded, and they could be readily available -- Remove "not" from start of email address to reply Thanks, Dave. |
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"Tish" wrote in message
... I have heard that neem oil is quite good, but have not tried it myself. Tish I had a quick look on the 'net for it in australia - there doesn't seem to be that much info about its specific use as a general area repellent - more of an insecticide/personal repellent... does this sound right? Thanks for the info. Ciao, Dave. |
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Hi
Don't know if this helps but I grow lavendar and basil in pots and when I entertain outside I just break some off and sprinkle around the area it seems to help. Noni on BHG said that she rubs eucalyptus oil around windows etc. for all the nasties.(I think that is what she said). Bobby |
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On Tue, 17 Dec 2002 13:56:11 +1100, "Dave"
wrote: I had a quick look on the 'net for it in australia - there doesn't seem to be that much info about its specific use as a general area repellent - more of an insecticide/personal repellent... does this sound right? Thanks for the info. Ciao, Dave. Apparently it can be included in mozzie coils, but as I've said - I don't know much about it. Maybe one of the neem web sites can help you. Cheers, Tish |
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"Andrew G" wrote in message ... "Dave" wrote in message ... Hi all, Its that time of year where mozzies and bbq's don't mix... I've searched the archives of this (and other) newsgroups and there seems to be a fair number of differing opinions about the various methods of repelling/killing mosquitos... SNIP Pretty much all the comments you have made about certain repellers is the same thing I have heard, but I go for citronella candles. It's bad here on the mid-north coast. Ocean one side, lake the other, and many areas of bush with water (now after the rain) laying in it. And/or any other suggestions... There is a newish type of bug killer that was apparently invented somewhere around here locally. I am no way affiliated by the way. Anyway the way it works is you have the typical blue coloured light (maybe even fluorescent?) that bugs are attracted to. Below it, there is a tray which you put water in, and i think detergent. This machine creates a breeze by way of propeller or similar. The whole idea, is the bug is attracted to the light, get caught in the breeze, and blown downward into the water. The detergent making them sink. A guy at work was talking about them a while back, that's all I know, so sorry I am not to clear on it. I guess if you are thinking of a zapper, then they work by means of attracting by light, so this should do similar. The word Bug eater comes to mind, but I am not totally sure. I will have a look around and see if I can find an add for one..... Ok, I was a little wrong. A quick check of the local phone book for "Insect Control Equipment" found the number which I THINK is the one, it's not a bug eater No website, just a phone number. If you want email me and I can send you the number. I would put it here, but I ain't going to be flamed for advertising or being accused of affiliated :-) my email address is: remember remove "not" Oh, I'm in the Forster area, Mid North Coast of NSW, but I think this "business" has expanded, and they could be readily available -- Remove "not" from start of email address to reply Thanks Andrew - I have heard about that device (or something similar) before as well - I must admit I can't remember where I heard about it... I've decided on a two pronged approach to see what works best for our location (Sutherland in Sydney)... I'm going to borrow a bug zapper from a friend and see how that goes by itself, and I'm also going to try it in conjunction with the citronella candles - but placing the candles far enough away from where we eat etc to reduce the impact of the smell. Hopefully the candles will repel most of the insects and any that are game enough to come through should hopefully get attracted by the zapper before me! Anyways, thats the theory.... in practice I'll probable still be stratching! Ciao, Dave. |
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"Andrew G" wrote in message ... "Dave" wrote in message ... Hi all, Its that time of year where mozzies and bbq's don't mix... I've searched the archives of this (and other) newsgroups and there seems to be a fair number of differing opinions about the various methods of repelling/killing mosquitos... SNIP Pretty much all the comments you have made about certain repellers is the same thing I have heard, but I go for citronella candles. It's bad here on the mid-north coast. Ocean one side, lake the other, and many areas of bush with water (now after the rain) laying in it. And/or any other suggestions... There is a newish type of bug killer that was apparently invented somewhere around here locally. I am no way affiliated by the way. Anyway the way it works is you have the typical blue coloured light (maybe even fluorescent?) that bugs are attracted to. Below it, there is a tray which you put water in, and i think detergent. This machine creates a breeze by way of propeller or similar. The whole idea, is the bug is attracted to the light, get caught in the breeze, and blown downward into the water. The detergent making them sink. A guy at work was talking about them a while back, that's all I know, so sorry I am not to clear on it. I guess if you are thinking of a zapper, then they work by means of attracting by light, so this should do similar. The word Bug eater comes to mind, but I am not totally sure. I will have a look around and see if I can find an add for one..... Ok, I was a little wrong. A quick check of the local phone book for "Insect Control Equipment" found the number which I THINK is the one, it's not a bug eater No website, just a phone number. I found it - www.mozzie.com.au - It is called a bug eater. Ciao, Dave. |
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Remember the zapper doesnt go near you it needs to be away from you
otherwise it will attract mozzies to you b4 they get zapped!! "Dave" wrote in message ... "Andrew G" wrote in message ... "Dave" wrote in message ... Hi all, Its that time of year where mozzies and bbq's don't mix... I've searched the archives of this (and other) newsgroups and there seems to be a fair number of differing opinions about the various methods of repelling/killing mosquitos... SNIP Pretty much all the comments you have made about certain repellers is the same thing I have heard, but I go for citronella candles. It's bad here on the mid-north coast. Ocean one side, lake the other, and many areas of bush with water (now after the rain) laying in it. And/or any other suggestions... There is a newish type of bug killer that was apparently invented somewhere around here locally. I am no way affiliated by the way. Anyway the way it works is you have the typical blue coloured light (maybe even fluorescent?) that bugs are attracted to. Below it, there is a tray which you put water in, and i think detergent. This machine creates a breeze by way of propeller or similar. The whole idea, is the bug is attracted to the light, get caught in the breeze, and blown downward into the water. The detergent making them sink. A guy at work was talking about them a while back, that's all I know, so sorry I am not to clear on it. I guess if you are thinking of a zapper, then they work by means of attracting by light, so this should do similar. The word Bug eater comes to mind, but I am not totally sure. I will have a look around and see if I can find an add for one..... Ok, I was a little wrong. A quick check of the local phone book for "Insect Control Equipment" found the number which I THINK is the one, it's not a bug eater No website, just a phone number. I found it - www.mozzie.com.au - It is called a bug eater. Ciao, Dave. |
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And lo, as foretold, on Mon, 16 Dec 2002 16:46:25 +1100, "Dave"
did write, in letters of flame, : Hi all, Its that time of year where mozzies and bbq's don't mix... I've searched the archives of this (and other) newsgroups and there seems to be a fair number of differing opinions about the various methods of repelling/killing mosquitos... Electronic zappers - some people seem to think they work great, others think they just kill non-annoying bugs like moths etc and do nothing for mosquitos. Most people agree they are messy and noisy! Don't hand a zapper over a bbq / food area. I've read that some of these zappers can cause the bugs to `explode' and send fine pieces of them drifting about. Happy Gardening! -- Tom Elliott Remove `mapsitna` to email |
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"Tom Elliott" wrote in message ... And lo, as foretold, on Mon, 16 Dec 2002 16:46:25 +1100, "Dave" did write, in letters of flame, : Hi all, Its that time of year where mozzies and bbq's don't mix... I've searched the archives of this (and other) newsgroups and there seems to be a fair number of differing opinions about the various methods of repelling/killing mosquitos... Electronic zappers - some people seem to think they work great, others think they just kill non-annoying bugs like moths etc and do nothing for mosquitos. Most people agree they are messy and noisy! Don't hand a zapper over a bbq / food area. I've read that some of these zappers can cause the bugs to `explode' and send fine pieces of them drifting about. Yeah thanks Tom, I read that in one US test of zappers... basically they are not allowed in food preparation areas because of the disease risk - this is I gather where the "bug eaters" of the world come in - they drown the mozzies/moths etc in lieu of detonating them - hence they are "safe" in restaurants, etc. Ciao, Dave. |
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I found it - www.mozzie.com.au - It is called a bug eater. Ciao, Dave. Yup, that would be the one. Hmm, must have "branched" out to QLD -- Remove "not" from start of email address to reply |
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"Dave" wrote in message
... Hi all, Its that time of year where mozzies and bbq's don't mix... snip discussion of citronella etc I'm leaning towards one of the zappers, but I assume not all zappers are the same, so any comments on: a) Are zappers any good b) Are some types of zappers better than others c) Any alternatives to zappers which are not citronella burners? Read a while ago (sorry to be so vague, but it was a couple of years back) that the zappers give off a vapour when they kill something that's not friendly to humans. I don't know whether the quantities are too minute to cause any harm. I also saw a comparison in some magazine, also a while ago, that concluded the mosquito coils were the most effective! Don't know how true any of this is. And/or any other suggestions... Thanks, Dave. |
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"Dave" writes:
Citronella burners - these seems to work in repelling mosquitos but be prepared to inhale all those lovely fumes. There was a flyer doing the rounds in this part of Sydney last week, with someone trying to flog Sandlewood budda sticks as mozzie repellents. I've never heard of sandlewood scent being repellent to mosquitoes, but you could try it. I have used pennyroyal oil and believe it worked, but never thought to apply it to only one side to see whether the mozzies really were avoiding it. It burns a little, so apply sparingly to a cloth and wipe this over the skin. It smells quite nice to humans! I have seen American writers claiming that a particular skin lotion, not marketed as a mosquito repellent, nevertheless does an excellent job of keeping mozzies at bay. Many swear by it, others say they have found it to be useless. It has a name something like Avon Skin So Soft. Also, some say that vanilla essence (imitation) rubbed onto the skin will ward off the mozzies. Give that a try and let us know. I looked back over the google archives for articles on misc.consumers. frugal-living to refresh my memory of some other recommendations that have emerged from time to time, and chuckled at this impish note: | Citronella oil sprays worked for me, for about half an hour. | I had to keep reapplying. | | I've read good reports about bear grease and mud. IMO, there are some species of mosquitoes so bloodthirsty that nothing short of a thorough lathering in DEET will keep them at bay. And when the bottle of DEET lotion says "prolonged use of this product could be dangerous" what is the ballpark figure for the "prolonged use" that I should avoid??? Hours? Days? Weeks? And does death by DEET come suddenly and without warning? Inquirying minds wish to know ..... -- John Savage (for email, replace "ks" with "k" and delete "n") |
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