R-pod Owners Forum : Biting Bugs Better Beware! https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Biting Bugs Better Beware! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:08:21 +0000 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 17:06:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7804 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Biting Bugs Better Beware! : I do my best to try and avoid... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73764#73764 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 7804
Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 5:06pm

   I do my best to try and avoid insects that bite and harmful chemicals. Living in south Florida I have gotten use to the mosquitos to a certain extent when they get too bad I try my best to avoid them. Ouch]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 17:06:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73764#73764 Biting Bugs Better Beware! : When I feel I must, I use "OFF"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73754#73754 Author: Guests
Subject: 7804
Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 3:35pm



When I feel I must, I use "OFF" spray. I am reluctant to use chemicals, as I remember watching something (History Channel, maybe) of the old days when "we" thought DDT was a Godsend.    ]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 15:35:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73754#73754 Biting Bugs Better Beware! : The bug zapper rackets are perfect... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73736#73736 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 7804
Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 10:34am

 The bug zapper rackets are perfect indoors before settling in for the night. A few minutes of sweeping and they're all gone. But, be aware that those little dead bodies have to fall somewhere. Keep your food and bed sheets, clothing, covered. Shake the sheets on the floor and sweep. I had an interesting 2 nights at a campground in Northern Vermont last Memorial day. Each night there were dozens of uninvited guests flying around inside and hanging out on the ceiling. Several minutes with the zapper racket ( buy 2 for a spare) and put my mind at ease for sleeping. Worked great. No remorse.]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:34:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73736#73736 Biting Bugs Better Beware! : A lot of the usual air-based defenses... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73715#73715 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7804
Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 9:59pm

A lot of the usual air-based defenses - CO2 emitters, insect incense, candles, just don't work in wind and that's all you get on pony island.  Decent DEET spray is about it, IMO.]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 21:59:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73715#73715 Biting Bugs Better Beware! : We tried those OFF clip on repellent... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73713#73713 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7804
Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 8:23pm

We tried those OFF clip on repellent fans.................................the mosquito's at Assateague just laughed at it
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Subject: 7804
Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 5:51pm

I want one of those battery operated zappers...just to hear the little buggers fry. I use permethrin around here for ticks and have used it at Assateague with success in the past. I ordered a Thermacell just cuz I want to see if it works as well as folks say.

fred
]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:51:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73700#73700 Biting Bugs Better Beware! : We used permethrin soaked clothes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73694#73694 Author: Pod People
Subject: 7804
Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 2:10pm

We used permethrin soaked clothes while we were in the Amazon. They worked perfectly. However, it may be overkill. currently we use DEET and citronella candles in the dome.  We also use a small 110 v fan that has enough air movement to keep  most of the buggers out.  If all else fails, We also have a battery powered mosquito swattter that looks like a miniature tennis racket.
Vann
]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:10:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73694#73694 Biting Bugs Better Beware! : Thermacell is what I use on relatively... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73693#73693 Author: Pete Brayton
Subject: 7804
Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 1:54pm

Thermacell is what I use on relatively windless nights. Bug spray on old clothing/hat works too.]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:54:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73693#73693 Biting Bugs Better Beware! : I usually go with the Deet.................citronella... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73690#73690 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7804
Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 1:16pm

 I usually go with the Deet.................citronella candles .........................and silver bullets!!]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:16:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73690#73690 Biting Bugs Better Beware! : Heading off to Assateague National... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7804&PID=73680#73680 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7804
Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 12:11pm

Heading off to Assateague National Seashore in a few days and taking along a rookie. Skeeters don't bother me too much, but I don't want it to be a, potentially, bad experience for a first time camper so I'm stocking up with heavy artillery. Last May the buggers were just waking up.

So what's your favorite arsenal against those little nasty nagging nabobs of negativism consist of? Permethrin soaked clothing and dome? Thermacell? Deet? Candles? Coils? Rum? Tequila? Beer? Holiday Inn?

Thanks!

fred
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