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Oct 20, 2022 14:34:36   #
jackebenton Loc: Marietta, GA
 
[quote I've also heard that diabetics' blood is yucky (technical term) to mosquitoes, but I would not recommend it![/quote]

As an insulin-dependent diabetic for 65 years I must point out that most diabetics have blood sugar levels higher than the non-diabetic population and mosquitos -by means unknown to me - are capable of detecting this. It acts like an aphrodisiac to them.

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Oct 20, 2022 14:40:56   #
Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee
 
I read that article yesterday. Quite interesting.

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Oct 20, 2022 18:19:00   #
butchsphoto Loc: KENOSHA,WI.
 
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?


I rarely get bit but when I do I never get a welt

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Oct 20, 2022 20:21:07   #
sheldon minsky Loc: iron mountain michigan
 
jerryc41 wrote:
For some reason, we don't have mosquitos here - never have.


Would you like some? I am willing to pay all shipping charges. Just send me an address.

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Oct 20, 2022 21:44:15   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
sheldon minsky wrote:
Would you like some? I am willing to pay all shipping charges. Just send me an address.


I'll be happy to send some, too.

Dodie

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Oct 21, 2022 10:26:07   #
Jack 13088 Loc: Central NY
 
Got something for black flys.

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Oct 21, 2022 12:39:05   #
Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area
 
armymsg wrote:
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.

Do you mean it is “not” hot enough to break down?

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Oct 22, 2022 05:30:10   #
paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah
 
RiJoRi wrote:
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!
I've used something I heard on the radio years ago... (show quote)


Is that before or after the shots?

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Oct 22, 2022 16:02:59   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
Worst yet if you're a chigger magnet.

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Oct 22, 2022 18:54:59   #
Rongnongno Loc: FL
 
Fredrick wrote:
Do you mean it is “not” hot enough to break down?

A branding iron works better if you ask me.

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