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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 25, 2017 11:54:37 GMT
+++++ EDIT: If you can’t be bothered wading through the whole thread, just go here: theyorkshiremouth.blogspot.com/2020/03/avoiding-and-treating-mosquito-bites.html+++++++++ Please post here with advice, anecdotes and experiences with mosquitoes on Skiathos.
When did you get them most (time of day, time of year)?
Where do you get them most (specific locations, general areas)?
How do you stop them (what's worked for you, even if only partially)?
How do you treat mosquito bites when they've happened?
What do the locals do?
Had any hilarious/noteworthy run-ins with the little blighters?
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 25, 2017 12:01:47 GMT
I'll get the ball polling.
Up to now I've stopped at/around Achladies. What I've found is that insects in general (including mosquitoes and wasps) don't often bother us on the beach, or in the water, unless we're eating something.
They're worse on the edge of the beach, particularly if you sit in one of the 'front' seats in one of the tavernas. I think this is possibly due to several of them being lined with trees/some sort of foliage. They must like the greenery, possibly in part due to the shade.
Anecdotal evidence suggest they prefer it warm, damp and green. I'm subsequently hesitant about Koukounaries, which appears to be a resort built directly on top of a mossie paradise.
I don't think we've ever had any issue with them in Skiathos town on an evening.
Never used a plug in repellent on a night, and never had a problem.
Never put on any sort of cream to repel them.
Have used an alkaline-based 'pen' if I'm ever bitten/stung, like this:
www.amazon.co.uk/After-Bite-Insect-Remedy-14ml/dp/B000KU919G/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498380934&sr=8-3&keywords=bite+relief
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Post by *Di* on Jun 25, 2017 20:28:40 GMT
We use everything... and I mean EVERYTHING going, still get bit...
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Post by Tre on Jun 25, 2017 21:54:37 GMT
We're trying the "antihistamines daily for 2 weeks before travel" approach.. As mentioned on other threads, I rarely attract the mozzies, they prefer Hubby! However, they chose me last month!! Will report back
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Post by *Di* on Jun 25, 2017 22:00:17 GMT
I cant take them apparantly with the meds I take Tre... Ive got us both a bottle each of that supposedly strong Mossie milk from Amazon, we shared a bottle last year and maybe didnt put enough on so watch this space? xx
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Post by Tre on Jun 25, 2017 22:35:59 GMT
Yes I've seen that Di. To be honest, himself just gets bitten to death & has horrid reactions, won't use repellents, creams etc & moans!!! It wasn't until last month when I really suffered I did some research. So, as you say, watch this space
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Post by scotty64 on Jun 26, 2017 7:45:39 GMT
We always use the Skin So Soft Original Oil Spray from Avon. Seems to work well and smells so much better than the main repellents
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Post by Tre on Jun 26, 2017 8:12:04 GMT
Got that too
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Post by kevb on Jun 26, 2017 10:50:59 GMT
I did 1 week in Kouk in 2012 with not a single bite. I went with a mate in 2013 and again no bites at all, Kouk again. Went to Troulos in 2015 for a week, had 1 night in Kouk for old times sake and got bitten 6 times within 10 minutes (August bank holiday) eating at Big Bad Wolf. Ate very quickly, walked up to Agustera bar and people were spraying each other in the bar it was that bad, blood everywhere. Exactly same time of year I'd been previous 2 visits. If theres been a bit of rain and then it gets very still and humid, be on your guard as this is really good mozzie weather and they come out in force. I found out when I got back to my apt that the spray I'd used instead of my usual Skin So Soft was in fact 2 yrs out of date!
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Post by *Di* on Jun 26, 2017 12:29:26 GMT
If you see a woman walking down Pap St with a repellant band on every limb.. stinking of Repel spray/skin so soft/Mossie milk lotion/mopping her skin with repellant wipes/waving a can of spray in front of her as she walks/wearing a garland of garlic round her neck... say hello it will be me!!! 😡😂😂
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Post by balddave on Jun 26, 2017 13:25:57 GMT
We went to the Maldives a few years ago, the locals recommended a cactus based sun cream, we used it a never had a single bite. I'm sure it must be available on the internet.but not yet done an in depth search
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Post by kevb on Jun 26, 2017 13:43:44 GMT
I wonder if the cactus based one is the one being sold as 'mosquito milk'? though having said that I think it also has DEET in it as well as other more natural ingredients.
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 26, 2017 13:47:19 GMT
We're trying the "antihistamines daily for 2 weeks before travel" approach.. As mentioned on other threads, I rarely attract the mozzies, they prefer Hubby! However, they chose me last month!! Will report back That's interesting.
We take these once a day:
www.galpharm.co.uk/galpharm-one-a-day-hayfever-and-allergy-relief-30s/p/SA488H9
We do it because we suffer from hayfever on and off, and tend to find it's a waste of time waiting to suffer before you take them. So we start taking them one a day, every day, in March, and don't stop until October.
Maybe this is why we're rarely bitten.
Never heard of using them for this purpose before.
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Post by kevb on Jun 26, 2017 13:52:03 GMT
I don't think the antihistamines actually stop you getting bitten but they reduce the reaction to the bite (no swelling or itching which is caused by the increase in release of histamine) so you don't notice that you've been bitten. Can also be helpful with bee/wasp stings which cause the same reaction.
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jun 26, 2017 13:56:52 GMT
I don't think the antihistamines actually stop you getting bitten but they reduce the reaction to the bite (no swelling or itching which is caused by the increase in release of histamine) so you don't notice that you've been bitten. Can also be helpful with bee/wasp stings which cause the same reaction. Ah right, got it now.
D'OH!
Well, we'll see soon enough.
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