Mosquitos in October?

[Bob the Builder]

Never been to Florida before in October- Are there many (if any) mosquitos around after dark?

Last time we went my wife got bitten badly in the evenings.

Thanks

Paul

[luckylady]

Paul there will still be mosquitoes in October not as many as in the summer months. All part and parcel of visiting Florida .Unfortunately the mosquitoes like me, never touch my husband .
I too used to suffer from mosquito bites. Six years I was badly bitten and ended up at the hospital .

I was advised always to take precautions. You should use a mosquito repellent that contains DEET (NN-diethyl-meta-toluamide) or a natural herbal alternative plenty around to choose from.
All the supermarkets and pharmacies stock them

Check the labels for the suggested protection time and dosage as these vary from one product to the next. Some only last a few minutes, others for several hours. Also make sure they are suitable for the age group you are trying to protect some product are stronger and are not suitable for children..

Never had any problems since I may add .Enjoy your holiday[msnsmile2]

[jeansusrentals]

I was 'eaten' alive by them last month in Panama City Beach - sitting outside a restaurant having dinner even although I take anti-histamine tablets!! They just love me! - wish they didn't :( My son was also badly attacked while painting the Villa! Just make sure you have plenty spray on you - don't think they'll be as bad as they were in September!
Jean

[Big_Momma]

We often go October time and the main problem we had was at Silver Springs and waiting for our Air boat tours, so only where water was involved!

[trupial]

We have been in Oct the last 3 visits and never had any bites, mozzies just love me. Wife & I went to Canada (BC) in July and I was bitten to bits.
Just love Florida in October, not going this year because of the Canada trip, will be there next year though I hope.
PS: Have a great time.

[Sharon G]

The mozzies love me too!!! As well as a good mozzie spray....the odd G and T is said to do the trick as well[msnwink][msnwink] to keep them away....they dont like the quenine in the tonic!!!

[luckylady]

I have also been told lemon scented shampoo and shower gel helps to keep the little blighters at bay

[Bob the Builder]

Thanks for the replies. Bottle of gin for the Mrs then !!

[Val]

Well here in Florida in October and though not many around have had a couple of bites especially in the evening when sitting outside enjoying a G & T, so sorry Sharon the quinine did not seem to do much good. October still one of the best times to visit Florida, weather good and parks quiet.
Val

[bjpointon]

Sharon, I am not surprised your G & T's keep them away !!!!!

[Sharon G]

Sharon, I am not surprised your G & T's keep them away !!!!!

LOL...Dorothy!!!!!![msnwink]...you know me well dont you?[beer][beer] XXXXXX

[chrizzy100]

Spray..and never forget it..as some will remember I got bite by a sand-fly years ago which is rare inland and very rare for it to carry the mite that did all the damage to my arm I am lucky just to have a scare..since then I spray all the time not one bite while in FL since..

[Mo Green]

Although mossies and bugs love me I only get bothered in Florida if I am near stagnant water at breeding time. I always used to use Avon Skin So Soft Dry Oil which is supposed to be used by British soldiers training in Scotland. There does not appear to be any scientific evidence for why it works. Maybe the oil layer on the skin stops them biting. Avon now produce an insect repellant called
Skin So Soft Bug Guard PLUS which I have also found to very good.

[jeansusrentals]

I use this Avon Bug stuff - and I stay in Scotland - BUT - they still bite me!! :( :( :( whether I'm here in Scotland, Spain. Florida, California, etc., etc. - they just LUV me!
Jean

[eagleydo]

Haven't been bitten for years, unfortunately that run is now over. I have been bitten over and over again this year. First few in Everglades, no surprise there. Then in Naples when we visited Perkins and finally yesterday evening in Sarasota, outside the hotel when we arrived. I swear I heard those mozzies talking to one another, "Over there! over there! lets feast!"
Yes, I did spray - before and after. Now calamine lotion and special after bite cream, still would like to scratch and scratch...................

[luckylady]

OMG Jan I want to scratch just reading your post and I am in the UK!!![msncool]

[jeansusrentals]

Jan - go to CVS - they have a fabulous spray for 'after bite' - believe me it works! takes a whole can of it though before it relieves the pain and the itch:) :) Don't know the name - sorry - left my second can in the Villa for future use:) - ask the Pharmacist.
Jean

[Jeanmd]

I got bitten in the UK on a beach in North Norfolk during this last hot spell - so it seems that I need to get some of that spray and 2 weeks late it is still driving me mad - just another product from the chemist to add to my return luggage. Thanks Jean for the info.