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Mosquitoes - help !!
We’re invaded by them here. They start flying around once you turn all the lights off
I’m allergic to their bites too so it’s a particularly big problem for me.
I have blue UV tube insect traps but mosquitoes aren’t overly attracted.
I’ve been researching on mosquito plugs that are supposed to be dog-safe but they remain chemical.
Aside mosquito nets which are just not possible, does anyone have any ideas or further information for effective mosquito solutions ?
I’m allergic to their bites too so it’s a particularly big problem for me.
I have blue UV tube insect traps but mosquitoes aren’t overly attracted.
I’ve been researching on mosquito plugs that are supposed to be dog-safe but they remain chemical.
Aside mosquito nets which are just not possible, does anyone have any ideas or further information for effective mosquito solutions ?
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Re: Mosquitoes - help !!
Oh blimey I react badly to mosquito bites too. not had problem of swarms of them tbh so wouldnt have much idea but I always use Avon skin so soft for my skin its ok for dogs too but guessing you want something in the air so to speak to deter them.
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Re: Mosquitoes - help !!
I know they dont like Lavender if you have any you could hang around the room
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Re: Mosquitoes - help !!
Don't they suggest citronella to deter mozzies? Also eat lots of Marmite as apparently they don't like the taste in your blood
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Re: Mosquitoes - help !!
Thanks for the tips.
I’m really concerned about using anything volatile because of a dog’s acute scent, unless I'm exaggerating ?
I’m really concerned about using anything volatile because of a dog’s acute scent, unless I'm exaggerating ?
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I think they will be ok with citronella Nifty & they'd love to help with the marmite I'm sure
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Rather them than me for the marmite
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Re: Mosquitoes - help !!
Oh you're a hater
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I’m not necessarily a hater but I would not eat the stuff on a regular basis
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Citronella candles and you can have some in the garden as well you get ones that stick in the dirt
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Re: Mosquitoes - help !!
Thanks Crystal, I’ll look into those too
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