Mosquitos

[Kernowfox]

Just returned from 2 fantastic weeks at San Stefanos. Just some feedback onh the mozzy issue. Last year in Kos we both got badly bitten -  we were using the non deet sprays and roll ons. This year in San Stef there were plenty of mozzies around but neither of us had one bite ! - We used 50 % deet spray and had no reaction to it. It costs a bit more but it certainly did the trcik for us. You can buy the Jungle remedy 50% deet in Arta supermarket for 13 Euros. Its about half the price in the uk. It is also possible that the lower percentage concentrates of deet (you can buy 20% , 30% etc) may be just as good.   

[Helen]

hi Kernowfox
the worst place i have ever been to be bitten by mozzies was Kos, i had over 100 bites and nearly ended up in the hospital, i have a really bad reaction to them. Big blisters
last 2 years in San Stef only had 2 then 3, and they were on the last night, i started using boots soltan sun lotion and after sun both with insect repellent in them. They work for me and i don't buy sprays any more
Different things work for different people, i just stick to what works for me along with anti histamin
Hope you had  a good holiday
Helen

[swedebasher]

Its about half the price in the uk.   

Are you saying it is cheaper in the UK or in SS???

[Kernowfox]

good point ! - It is cheaper in the uk. Its been a real bonus not having any bites at all! My wife reckons she saw mozzies flying away from us.
It really did work. We got through 2 aerosol cans and one roll on. UK cost £15 total. Bought one in Arta supermarket next to the last day as we worried we would run out. We sprayed lower legs, arms , back of neck. Best £15 we ever spent.   

[pat]

Hello all

Just returned from a blissful week in San Stefanos and only one mosquito bite ( through my own carelessness.) First night used jungle formula apart from left lower leg on which I applied Avon Skin so Soft (Woodland Fresh). The dry oil spray is absorbed really quickly and I did reapply once round the ankles during our evenings out. Perhaps not a fragrance I would otherwise use but I tend to avoid perfumes there anyway as they seem to attract insects.  Plenty of mozzies about and my husband and one son got a dozen between them - usually they get none at all if I am there. Also noticed quite a lot of people with bites. I know plenty of products have been talked about and that people will quite reasonably stick with what they trust but this little experimental trial on one person may be of some use if anyone`s thinking of this particular spray.

[Jules]

Glad we have subjects like this as it has reminded me I have not bought our Mossie repelents yet . We always swear by Jungle Formula liquid plug ins and the roll on for our legs and arms. We always leave the plug ins switched on 24/7 as well.

[tonyco1]

Tony (myself), Glad to say - no bites again this year!!
Linda - no bites
Mark - no Bites
Kyle - no bites
Rita - about 10 bites - on legs mainly - they also turned bad and into blisters.
Precautions were taken!!

[don]

One on back of ankle on third night. One on hand typical after all the precautions I go and was my hands.  Had tablets and liquid in room. Citronella candles on balcony. Used anti-mosquito band. Used Asda after sun with insect repellent. Tried to eat Garlic. Sandra was like the Uk in the Eurovision Song Contest.. Nil, Non.. Zero (Bites) Points. 

[tonyco1]

I thought you would have bitten the Mozzies - not the other way round!! LOL

[don]

I tried but the varmints were too quick for me!

[tonyco1]

Yes - I noticed how fast you moved - especially at the Bar!! LOL

[don]

Away from it? Wallet intact hopefully? LOL

[tonyco1]

I should have taken a picture of your "special" wallet!!
and got them to post it here!! LOL

[SueLa]

The one on your hand Don was the Radar one sent from me  glad to see it hit the target

[tonyco1]

Well Sue - it wouldn't have found his wallet!! lol