Tuesday, 18 September 2012
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*%_&$**@# MOSQUITOS!! Tuesday - 09/18/2012
According to Wiki (what would we do without you?) - The mosquitoes are a family of small, midge-like flies: the Culicidae. Although a few species are harmless or even useful to humanity, most are a nuisance because they consume blood from living vertebrates, including humans. In feeding on blood, various species of mosquitoes transmit some of the most harmful human and livestock diseases. Some authorities argue accordingly that mosquitoes are the most dangerous animals on Earth.[2]
They can breed any place there is stagnant water, the potential life cycle can be from as little as a week to as long as several months and some species, living in regions where some seasons are freezing or waterless, spend part of the year in diapause; they delay their development, typically for months, and carry on with life only when there is enough water or warmth for their needs.
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Now, I'm sure y'all are totally engrossed (or simply grossed out) and wondering where 'The Red One' is going with this bit of random offering and I'm about to tell you...
In the very wee small hours of Monday morning, I woke up with a start due to a very loud whining in my ear.
Knowing EXACTLY what the damned thing was I promptly swatted myself soundly (can we say OUCH) and then tried to figure out how to keep the blasted thing from eating me alive.
I found the handy dandy spray in the kitchen. YEP - by now I was awake and was NOT a happy camper. All I wanted to do was find the little bugger and
it in to yesterday!!Off to the bedroom with spray can in hand, I proceed to doctor the air in the room, along with the drapes, as well as the sheets. Not sure if that is a wise thing but HEY, you do what you gotta do!!
Since I'm now wide awake, I decide to read for a little while and the blasted little bugger follows me into the front room and decides 'she's' going to attack me in the front room where I can see her. She made her first pass (I think she even winked), dive bombed me and I 'thought' I actually caught her at that point in time. Notice the key word 'thought!!'
I finally tired enough where sleep seemed to be right around the corner and headed back to bed. The shock of the day was waking up and thinking "why does my lower left lip feel like I've been to the dentist?" Take into consideration this is at 7AM. WAY too early for me but sleep had been way restless. I threw back the sheet, walked into the bathroom, turned on the light, look in the mirror and went...
My left ear lobe & just below it are vibrant red & inflamed (two bites). The lower left lip is HUGE and my right eye is almost shut, also being inflamed and swollen.
It seems said mosquito either was not killed or she had her BFF with her and she decided to take her frustrations out on my face. It is times like these that makes me want to call on CN and ask him to take charge of the situation.
Any who... I saw the complex manager regarding the issue. Her comment was "Mosquitoes? I didn't know California had mosquitoes" and then said she would call pest control to dust my apartment on Wednesday.
Next stop Wally World, where I picked up an OFF Clip On (for use at night while reading and sleeping), as well as Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Oil to go along with the Cutter Skinsations that arrived on Friday.
Right now I have on long pants tucked into a pair of high socks, as well as a white T-Shirt which has been sprayed with Repel. I've taken a shower and applied the Skinsations and just before heading to bed, I will add a layer of the Repel and make sure the clip on fan is attached to my headboard to protect the bedroom for the few hours I sleep. Hopefully stopping further attacks.
The swelling in the face is slowly subsiding. The lip looks pretty good and the ear is improving although it itches like crazy. I've used a lot of ice cubes today to keep that tolerable. The right eye is another story. The swelling has extended down to under the eye and I do look like someone punched me. I'm hoping the Benadryl will improve that very soon.
Now... If you'll...
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On a lighter note. Our little adopt-a-cat (Cali) in the complex has been stopping by and I've started to feed her when she makes a visit. It doesn't happen often, but it's always lovely to see her. She isn't real friendly, but I can normally get a scratch behind the ears in and a quick pet before she steps back. I finally managed to get a couple of pictures yesterday.
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A quick laugh... I couldn't resist!!
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Those skeeters are nasty little critters and hope the off clip on works.
It is 12:30 am and I have not even had a nap and am still wide awake.So here I am in my fav place with my fav people.Have a fan blowing across your bed at night, mosquitoes aren't very strong flyers. I even use that trick on the porch at night.
Really hate mosquitoes...they freak me out
consumer reports says the clip on does not work and i have to agree with them as i tried it when it came out and didnt work for me.
i have those ultrasonic pest devices that you plug into an outlet in all of my rooms (have for several years) and i would say my bugs are minimal.
a fan is a good idea.
i also used a in house bug zapper that worked nicely but the light was a bit bright.
not sure if doing anything in your house will work as they come from outside. so check your screens.
Sorry you're so allergic to the skeeters. I seem to be particularly delicious to them; when I'm outside at dusk, my ankles get all West Niled up even if I've soaked them with Off. Fortunately I don't react much to the bites, but they do itch for a while. When my kids were little, we had some of those electric insecticide emanators, and they may have helped.
You got bit on the EAR by a mosquito AND you are allergic ! OMgosh, that bugger was after you !
I am so sorry, I had heard that applying a hot tea bag or a cotton swab soaked in tea on the bite is supposed to help.
For non-home remedies there is Chiggerex. Hope you get to feeling better soon, lass. Φ ≡
@Grannys_Place - No bites last night, so they may have been gone or all the products together kept them at bay. But then I also didn't open the apartment up last night, so perhaps it was a combination. LOL...
I was in bed by 1AM because the Benadryl always makes me sleepy. It knocked me out until 6 and then I was up.
Thank you for recommending.
@JadeMaster2 - A fan goes constantly in any room I'm in. Especially the bedroom since it seems to help me sleep. I guess this skeeter was stronger than most. LOL...
Thank you for the recommend.
@xdeelynnx - Me too! It's the whine that puts you on edge. Little devils...
@buddy71 - It's too early to determine if the clip on worked and I sort of based my decision on the reviews of the product. It probably works for some, not for others.
An in house bug zapper sounds promising. Especially since I like to open up the apartment when it cools off. I'll do a little research and see what there is out there. I've been told the ultrasonic devices don't really work, but I suppose it depends on the type. That might be a way to get rid of the spiders that seem to be a constant. Do you know the brand name?
I kept the apt. closed yesterday evening and that may have prevented any problems.
Thanks for the suggestions. All appreciated.
@Roadkill_Spatula - Loved the 'West Niled' up comment. It does make you think. I've been doing some research to see if there are other altenatives to using product on my skin.
@dw817 - Yep... they love me big time. LOL... I know better than to be out after dark unless I'm completely covered. It's been that way since I was a kid. We'd have a family outing and I'd be the one in the cloud of insects.
Will have to do some research on the Chiggerex to see if it works. I've picked up a few different products and so far none of them work. I appreciate the suggestion. Thank you.
Maybe the swelling was from whatever you sprayed on the sheets?
@hombre_de_la_mancha - The swelling was caused by the bites since they happened the same day. I sprayed the pillows/sheets the night after, but only the ones I don't sleep on. I have a special pillow for sleeping. So it wasn't product but the stings and the reaction was normal or in my case... A B normal. LOL...
Can you use a fan at night Peggy? That will keep them away. I wouldn't use the spray in the bedroom, especially just before you hit the bed. The next best thing of course, is the mosquito netting around the bed.
@ZSA_MD - I have a fans in all parts of the apt that run constantly so they don't seem to be a deterient. The spray is Deet free and a natural oil (which can be applied to the skin) so it should work. I normally apply it a half hour or so before I head for bed and never on the pillow I sleep on. The idea is to get the smell out there that will keep them away.
Hadn't actually thought of mosquito netting since this is the first problem I've had, but I will look into that option.
Thank you for the suggestion, Zakiah.
I am sorry our were bitten.
The cat is very cute.
frank
@ANVRSADDAY - They are a pain to say the least and if you are highly allergic, that makes it way worse. Am doing much better.
Thank you for the recommend. Appreciated.
My husband had encephaltis (not from mosquitos) but since they can cause encephalitis (west nile virus) I avoid them at all cost. Encephalitis is not something one totally recovers from ever. Our sons are very allergic too--they use to get huge welts. HATE mosquitos. Your cartoons, though, always crack me up. Seems you are always seeing the humor.--a very good thing.
@stephensmustang - It seems as I've gotten older the allergic reaction has gotten worse and that's a real pain. I've not had a bite in years and then in the last couple of weeks they've shown up. Hopefully keeping the apt shut down at night will halt the problem in it's tracks.
I figure it doesn't help to whine (pun intended) about things. Tis better to keep a positive attitude and keep laughing. If anything it does help you feel better. *smile...
Always nice to have you visit. Thanks.