Brand loyalty!!!
Oct 19, 2022 11:03:40 #
Quotes from the article I was reading...
People who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: they stay loyal to their favorites over time.
Not what you expected, right?
People who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: they stay loyal to their favorites over time.
Not what you expected, right?
Oct 19, 2022 11:35:42 #
Yep, I’m one of those people. Any venture out of the door requires a dousing of repellent and those nasty little bugs will find any spot I miss. This results with a welt that lasts for days and will drive me nuts with itch if I don’t keep the hydrocortisone cream handy.
Just one of the reasons I don’t like summer.
Dodie
Just one of the reasons I don’t like summer.
Dodie
Oct 19, 2022 11:38:12 #
luvmypets wrote:
Yep, I’m one of those people. Any venture out of the door requires a dousing of repellent and those nasty little bugs will find any spot I miss. This results with a welt that lasts for days and will drive me nuts with itch if I don’t keep the hydrocortisone cream handy.
Just one of the reasons I don’t like summer.
Dodie
Just one of the reasons I don’t like summer.
Dodie
Look at the positive: Nature (mosquitoes) loves you! You will never be lonely, itching, but heck, it is better than being ignored by all!
(joking)
Oct 19, 2022 12:52:31 #
RiJoRi
Loc: Sandy Ridge, NC
I've used something I heard on the radio years ago. Works for me...
Run the hot water in the sink 'til it's hottest. Take a washcloth and wet the corner. Twist it into a point and touch it to the welt. Itch gone!
Obviously, this needs a source of hot water, but it does work. As I understand it, the heat cooks the protein to which your body is reacting, and deactivates (?) it.
I've also heard that diabetics' blood is yucky (technical term) to mosquitoes, but I would not recommend it!
Run the hot water in the sink 'til it's hottest. Take a washcloth and wet the corner. Twist it into a point and touch it to the welt. Itch gone!
Obviously, this needs a source of hot water, but it does work. As I understand it, the heat cooks the protein to which your body is reacting, and deactivates (?) it.
I've also heard that diabetics' blood is yucky (technical term) to mosquitoes, but I would not recommend it!
Oct 19, 2022 12:58:56 #
RiJoRi wrote:
I've used something I heard on the radio years ago... (show quote)
I am diabetic...hasn't stopped them.
Dodie
Oct 19, 2022 20:19:15 #
luvmypets wrote:
I am diabetic...hasn't stopped them.
Dodie
Dodie
Me to… me too
Oct 19, 2022 21:04:29 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Look at the positive: Nature (mosquitoes) loves you! You will never be lonely, itching, but heck, it is better than being ignored by all!
(joking)
(joking)
LOL!!! At least I can't say I'm not loved!!
Dodie
Oct 19, 2022 21:47:03 #
RiJoRi
Loc: Sandy Ridge, NC
luvmypets & KillroyII
Well, I guess ya can't trust everything ya hear!
I'm also diabetic, so I guess it was DW (an extraordinary mosquito magnet) that kept them from me! 😁 But I have done the "bite-cooking" trick (pre-diabetes) and it worked for me.
--Rich
Well, I guess ya can't trust everything ya hear!
I'm also diabetic, so I guess it was DW (an extraordinary mosquito magnet) that kept them from me! 😁 But I have done the "bite-cooking" trick (pre-diabetes) and it worked for me.
--Rich
Oct 20, 2022 05:49:31 #
People love being with me when we go to Scotland. They're pretty much assured of a midge free holiday so long as they stay within a few metres of me.
Oct 20, 2022 08:42:14 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Quotes from the article I was reading...
People who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: they stay loyal to their favorites over time.
Not what you expected, right?
People who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: they stay loyal to their favorites over time.
Not what you expected, right?
For some reason, we don't have mosquitos here - never have.
Oct 20, 2022 09:25:48 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Rongnongno wrote:
Quotes from the article I was reading...
People who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: they stay loyal to their favorites over time.
Not what you expected, right?
People who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: they stay loyal to their favorites over time.
Not what you expected, right?
Bad news for me. Green flies at the beach also. usually a lot of OFF in my truck.
Oct 20, 2022 10:13:01 #
RiJoRi wrote:
I've used something I heard on the radio years ago... (show quote)
This does work. I have been using this method for years. I use a hot spoon. If you can't leave it on your skin for 5 seconds then it is hot enough to break down the proteins. For me it has worked on all bug bites.
Oct 20, 2022 12:05:23 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Quotes from the article I was reading...
People who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: they stay loyal to their favorites over time.
Not what you expected, right?
People who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: they stay loyal to their favorites over time.
Not what you expected, right?
Mosquitos are said to be attracted by carbon dioxide, perfume, dark clothing, sweat, Type O blood - and a few other things. They don't like cinnamon, peppermint, citronella and a few other scents.
Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Oct 20, 2022 13:31:10 #
I have a suggestion for itch, pain or anything else that seems intolerable...
Lit a match, extinguish it with the back of your hand!
It works every time and when folks ask why you have scars you can make up any story!!!
While this is a bad joke, there is some truth to it.
Lit a match, extinguish it with the back of your hand!
It works every time and when folks ask why you have scars you can make up any story!!!
While this is a bad joke, there is some truth to it.
Oct 20, 2022 13:50:10 #
M1911
Loc: DFW Metromess
My mom used to put clear nail polish on the bites. It seals the air from getting in and the itching stops after a minute or two. I used to never get bitten until I started taking insulin.
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