No-See-Um but did Feel-Em and Feed-Em

[G.I.B.]

So I'm poking about the Florida Keys enjoying life. The weather is beautiful. Doing a little diving, and beach fun time.

I find this great little beach in Marathon on the Atlantic side. Low tide, out comes the Sand Shark, life is good, until the breeze dies off.

We couldn't get out of there fast enough. I was covered in no-see-um's, and they were apparently starving.

So, what works? I loaded up on Deet, and it just seemed to attract them worse. I think they liked the flavor.

Any suggestions?

 

[larzam]

SIMPLY BASIC brand VANILLA SUGAR body spray.10 times better than SSS or any DEET product. I lived in Maine,Florida,Long Island and now Mississippi gulf coast.Every one I shared this with still ,and will swear by it.Been using it for 4 years now.I've spent close to a hundred hours researching all possible repellants and this actually works.Safe and effective,seems to last best for close to 3 hours,then re-apply.Can be had at Walmart in body lotion section for$2.50
Your Welcome,Larzam
P.S. works equally well on mosquitoes,dont know about ticks,but should, and great/safe for animals

 

[LadyDigger]

In an old issue of W&T mag. there was an article about a study done by the Canadian gov or something that found people that eat alot of banana`s attracted more mosquitos then those that did not.
I recken since banana`s are high in potasium it raises the amount of potasium on your skin, and mosquitos zero in on the smell.

Not pulling your legs here is was an actual study performed .....

Mag was a mid 80`s issue.  I`ll try to find the issue and post it, read so many older ones this time of year studying, that it might take awhile.

I had read some time back about how mosquitos are attracted to those with high cholestrol...I have it...I even have discoloration around my eyes due to it (mines heridity as per my cardio doc)....and I am NOT safe from any "skeeters" anywhere. Hubby can sit in a swarm of them, might get a bite or two...but that's it...me? I am covered in "skeeter welts"!!!!!! Here's a link about it too...not the same one I read....http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/are-you-mosquito-magnet

I'm going to try what someone suggested about the vicks....I don't like using that deets, but use it as that's all I have....I don't like the smell...ewww!...but love the smell of vicks!!!

 

[FISHEYE]

The only thing that works to repel no-see-ums is Avons skin-so-soft.No-see-ums come out at sun up for about an hour an after sun down for an hour.sometimes they stay out all night on secluded islands if theres no breeze.If you want to make alot of friends at a beach bar.bring a bottle with you.all those other repellants are a waste of money.diesel fuel also repels them.whenever im on my boat they never bother me.