Semper Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Get an apartment with a balcony. Make sure you above the 15th floor. You can sit outside in peace. There is the risk of falling over the balcony rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have had them on the 16th floor so not sure how they got there ! BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelmann Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I gather mossies are actually attracted by body heat. Which would explain why visiting friends get bothered more - they are not used to the heat. Can't say I've heard previously that smelly feet attract them. I thought it was Co2 that attracted them as in exhaled breath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelmann Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have had them on the 16th floor so not sure how they got there ! BK Mosquitoes cant count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necronx99 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have had them on the 16th floor so not sure how they got there ! BK Habitat. people on lower floors have potplants, standing water etc on their balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscot Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Drink plenty Gin&Tonic whilst you are out, I've never tried it myself, but a friend swears by it (but maybe he's too pissed to notice being bitten). But my advice would be as some have mentioned wash regularly to minimise BO, that, along with an effective mossie spray should minimise the little beggars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have had them on the 16th floor so not sure how they got there ! BK Mosquitoes cant count? Probably got the lift, its a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 What are the government doing about the situation that whats I want to know, they are allegedly giving kids tablet computers, what about us? Would the wearing of a red shirt and shouting a lot keep mosquitos at bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Get an apartment with a balcony. Make sure you above the 15th floor. You can sit outside in peace. 15-storied apartment structure in the middle of the rural moo baan....how romantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Eating lots of garlic and prik kee nuu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Get an apartment with a balcony. Make sure you above the 15th floor. You can sit outside in peace. 15-storied apartment structure in the middle of the rural moo baan....how romantic. Rather phallic as well I would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) What are the government doing about the situation that whats I want to know, they are allegedly giving kids tablet computers, what about us? Would the wearing of a red shirt and shouting a lot keep mosquitos at bay? I don't know about a red shirt. But yellow is supposed to attract insects. I notice the ad for electric Mozzie killer is still at the bottom of page? Any takers so far? jb1 Edited January 29, 2012 by jimbeam1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickmanchester2 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 the spray that kills them - its in a big canister - spray it and go out of the room for 20 minutes or so - about 100b or so, gets rid of them for a while and then repeat a few days later. Yes, but not so effective outdoors. The OP said he was 'getting fed up' sitting indoors which could be taken to mean that he is getting fed up getting bitten by mosquito's indoors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 the spray that kills them - its in a big canister - spray it and go out of the room for 20 minutes or so - about 100b or so, gets rid of them for a while and then repeat a few days later. Yes, but not so effective outdoors. The OP said he was 'getting fed up' sitting indoors which could be taken to mean that he is getting fed up getting bitten by mosquito's indoors Are you suggesting that there are less mosquitoes outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1fanatic Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What are the government doing about the situation that whats I want to know, they are allegedly giving kids tablet computers, what about us? Would the wearing of a red shirt and shouting a lot keep mosquitos at bay? I don't know about a red shirt. But yellow is supposed to attract insects. I notice the ad for electric Mozzie killer is still at the bottom of page? Any takers so far? jb1 I bought a couple of the electric mossie killers a few years ago. They were a complete waste of money in my opinion. Yes, they had dead mossies in the 'bottom', but can't say I saw a noticable decrease in the number of mossies around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickmanchester2 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 the spray that kills them - its in a big canister - spray it and go out of the room for 20 minutes or so - about 100b or so, gets rid of them for a while and then repeat a few days later. Yes, but not so effective outdoors. The OP said he was 'getting fed up' sitting indoors which could be taken to mean that he is getting fed up getting bitten by mosquito's indoors Are you suggesting that there are less mosquitoes outside? I don't think I mentioned numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necronx99 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I don't think I mentioned numbers It's the basic premise, he is inside and wants to move outside. Mozzies are stated as a problem. There are either too many inside compared to outside in which case there is no problem. Or, too many outside compared to inside. Which would a reasonable person assume to be the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I have had them on the 16th floor so not sure how they got there ! BK in the lift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickmanchester2 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I don't think I mentioned numbers It's the basic premise, he is inside and wants to move outside. Mozzies are stated as a problem. There are either too many inside compared to outside in which case there is no problem. Or, too many outside compared to inside. Which would a reasonable person assume to be the case? Ah, but does he / she? 'I'm getting fed up sitting indoors in the evenings, any suggestions to keep those little buggers away?' This could mean that he is getting fed up of getting bitten by them whilst being inside and wants to know how to stop this. I don't want to spend every night of my future life outside, so think its good to get some tips on inside and outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 A post containing dodgy links has been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janverbeem Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Get an apartment with a balcony. Make sure you above the 15th floor. You can sit outside in peace. I have had them on the 16th floor so not sure how they got there ! BK Probably because in your building the groundfloor was counted as first floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) <br /><br />What are the government doing about the situation that whats I want to know, they are allegedly giving kids tablet computers, what about us? Would the wearing of a red shirt and shouting a lot keep mosquitos at bay?<br /><br /><br />I don't know about a red shirt. But yellow is supposed to attract insects.<br /><br />I notice the ad for electric Mozzie killer is still at the bottom of page?<br />Any takers so far?<br />jb1<br /><br /><br />I bought a couple of the electric mossie killers a few years ago. They were a complete waste of money in my opinion.<br /><br />Yes, they had dead mossies in the 'bottom', but can't say I saw a noticable decrease in the number of mossies around.<br /><br />I will agree to some extent....they will keep on coming. using a large net/mesh is best defense of the affected area. Wearing some natural repellant, like coconut oil or other herb/essential oil spray is your best defense otherwise along with an area that has a breeze (fan)<br /><br />"2nd best time to plant a tree is today." Sent from ThaiVisa app. Edited January 30, 2012 by 4evermaat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I don't think I mentioned numbers It's the basic premise, he is inside and wants to move outside. Mozzies are stated as a problem. There are either too many inside compared to outside in which case there is no problem. Or, too many outside compared to inside. Which would a reasonable person assume to be the case? I have been told (not by anyone I trust, mind you) that I am considered to be a 'reasonable person', and therefore qualified to answer this important question. Mosquitoes are the problem, no doubt about that. Even one would be too many under any circumstances, either indoors or outdoors, at ground level or on the 16th floor (mosquitoes are intelligent enough to travel in lifts, as any condo owner will attest). My take is that the OP is tired of being forced to sit 'indoors of an evening' because of the latent threat posed by aforesaid blood-sucking parasites. Therefore, the OP wishes to sit and enjoy the outdoors and is seeking assistance as to how this could be made more comfortable. Therefore, all suggestions as to eliminating the 'indoors' part of the problem are superfluous. Only suggestions as to the 'outdoors' problem remain. It's really quite slain and pimple. Thank you for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbymd Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I liked Guzzi's comment. Thanks Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, which unfortunately you expell with each breath. The best way to keep from having the little buggers eat you alive is to use a sprayon repellant which contains DEET. If you're not into spraying chemicals on your body, then maybe a combination of coils, candles and a tennis racket zapper will work. The high dollar electric bug zappers work good for most night-time flying insects, but I have found that under certain conditions and bug load, they overload and the step-up transformer stops working. I have also seen a propane/electric mosquito trap which was the most expensive gadget. people who I know bought the propane/electric traps dais they worked about as good as a cheap electric bug zapper. Personally, I make sure to empty any standing water, and spray a little flying insect killer in the dark areas I find outsdie the house before the sun sets. Doesn't get them all, but helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificperson Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I've got a 4m X 4m screened-in porch off of the back of the house. The wife had it built. Tin roof, half walls and 8 foot high screens. It makes a nice retreat at sun set and sun rise when the buggers get particularly active. Another advantage is that it cools off much faster than the house in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I've got a 4m X 4m screened-in porch off of the back of the house. The wife had it built. Tin roof, half walls and 8 foot high screens. It makes a nice retreat at sun set and sun rise when the buggers get particularly active. Another advantage is that it cools off much faster than the house in the evening. A sort of cage,seems a little overkill to me,each to his own I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocturn Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I gather mossies are actually attracted by body heat. Which would explain why visiting friends get bothered more - they are not used to the heat. Can't say I've heard previously that smelly feet attract them. I thought it was Co2 that attracted them as in exhaled breath? that begs the question "why do i always get bit on my feet and ankles?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohyesuare Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I light the slow burning incense coils in the house and it lasts almost all day, you can buy a pack of them for 10 baht. Keeps the mosquitoes and those little bugs that bite away all day. I find those little flies that bite a lot more annoying then mosquitoes as their bite is more painful and lasts longer then mosquitoes. My bathroom has an open window of sorts and doesn't get much sunlight so they like to congregate in there and I have to zap them all with the tennis racket once in a while as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Try spraying a little Listerine around the door way and window frames it will stop them from entering your residence and a little on you will keep them at bay out side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 If all fails and one can't find relief from the misery or are unable to acclimate [like the local natives] to eekies like mozzies......move. To a more suitable climate that might support a comfort zone to your liking. Equatorial climes can ensure two things nearly year-rouund. Heat [to one degree or another] and plentiful creept-crawlers of every description. It doesn't change, though one can do things that might slighty lighten the burden, which doesn't include whinging and whimpering at every turn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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