Tuscan mosquitoes
Jun 10th, 2005, 05:40 PM
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I've been in Venice in late June, Rome in July, Montepulciano in July, and Cinque Terre in June. Each time I left (granted, after varying lengths of time from 3 days to 5 weeks), I looked like I had the measles from mosquitoes. This is what happens without any form of anti-zanzara juice. The worst two were the 3 days in Venice and the 5 weeks in Rome; after the 4th week in Rome I had to start taking oral prednisone to reduce the over <b><i>200</i></b> mosquito bites I had received. Cortaid at that point was useless.
I'm fixing to leave for Italy this coming Thursday and I'm bringing a bottle of non-DEET Off. It uses some other sort of insect repellent ("picaridin" or somesuch) that isn't as sticky, gloppy, or heavy as the typical DEET-based stuff. Has anyone run it through a mosquito war zone? How well does it work?
I'm fixing to leave for Italy this coming Thursday and I'm bringing a bottle of non-DEET Off. It uses some other sort of insect repellent ("picaridin" or somesuch) that isn't as sticky, gloppy, or heavy as the typical DEET-based stuff. Has anyone run it through a mosquito war zone? How well does it work?
Jun 10th, 2005, 06:00 PM
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Definitely a question that has appeared on the Africa board! You can buy deet wipes ( I bought mine on Amazon.com) but to really be effecive it has to have a pretty high percentage of DEET. Buzz off clothes are treated with permethrin. You can also get permethrin solution to wash your clothes in. It lasts on clothes for several washing and works. It is I think, a natural insect repellant. There are also several other products that contain permethrin. At least you don't have to take malaria medication in Italy..though I wasn't aware of the scorpions...yikes.
Jun 10th, 2005, 06:38 PM
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A poster asked about the month of May being, perhaps, early for mostquitos in parts of Italy. This is true; many mosquito problems don't occur until the nights are more consistently warm.
I too am a mosquito magnet, and after getting sick from hundreds of bites in Greece one year, I never travel without protection during the warm months. Yep, I'll buy things when I get there, but I need personal protection at hand.
I too am a mosquito magnet, and after getting sick from hundreds of bites in Greece one year, I never travel without protection during the warm months. Yep, I'll buy things when I get there, but I need personal protection at hand.
Jun 10th, 2005, 06:53 PM
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Very few "squamitos" (as my now 26 year-old used to say when he was a pup) in Tuscany in late April/early May this year.
Katerbug, I brought the thread to the top position by typing "topping" instead of adding more info; some people type "ttt" to bring a thread to the top position. I knew (because I clicked on your name in blue) that you are relatively new to Fodors, so I wanted you to be sure to be able to find your thread.
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Katerbug, I brought the thread to the top position by typing "topping" instead of adding more info; some people type "ttt" to bring a thread to the top position. I knew (because I clicked on your name in blue) that you are relatively new to Fodors, so I wanted you to be sure to be able to find your thread.
Do you know that if you click on your user name, all the threads that you either originated or replied to can be found on the left-hand side of your screen?
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Hello All,
I'm also headed for Chianti in an apt so this is an interesting thread!
When I travel to Australia/NZ, I always take "Skinsations" by Cutter (you can find it at Long's or Walgreens) as anytime you're near lakes, streams, etc, the nasty sand flea/flies or "no-seeums" can eat you alive. I understand that Avon makes a product called Skin So Soft that's supposed to repell mosquitos (and you'd get the bonus of nice smooth skin as well)! Haven't tried that one.
Just this week I got the Travel Smith catalog in the mail and they're advertising "Buzz Off" in clothes! In the clothes?! Who knew?
Of course, that's not going to help you in your room (unless you stay dressed all night)!
Surfergirl...I hear ya about So. France! I stayed at a charming B&B during the freak heatwave they had a few years ago, had the window open and came back with 32 bites, which took weeks to clear up!
Melodie
I'm also headed for Chianti in an apt so this is an interesting thread!
When I travel to Australia/NZ, I always take "Skinsations" by Cutter (you can find it at Long's or Walgreens) as anytime you're near lakes, streams, etc, the nasty sand flea/flies or "no-seeums" can eat you alive. I understand that Avon makes a product called Skin So Soft that's supposed to repell mosquitos (and you'd get the bonus of nice smooth skin as well)! Haven't tried that one.
Just this week I got the Travel Smith catalog in the mail and they're advertising "Buzz Off" in clothes! In the clothes?! Who knew?
Of course, that's not going to help you in your room (unless you stay dressed all night)!
Surfergirl...I hear ya about So. France! I stayed at a charming B&B during the freak heatwave they had a few years ago, had the window open and came back with 32 bites, which took weeks to clear up!
Melodie
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