Mosquitos and other biting pests

[Jamie MP]

Happy new year all!

I'm wondering what you guys use to prevent mosquitos entering the cab during the night in warmer climates, or any remedies as such for the bites, as spring will soon be upon us and I want to be prepared!

The sunroof has a mosquito net but I imagine that more ventilation is neccasary.

Thanks

[Franglais]

Happy new year all!

I'm wondering what you guys use to prevent mosquitos entering the cab during the night in warmer climates, or any remedies as such for the bites, as spring will soon be upon us and I want to be prepared!

The sunroof has a mosquito net but I imagine that more ventilation is neccasary.

Thanks

Dont worry, I`ve been assured that after a while you do become more immune to the bites.



Been at it over 30 years so far, so I expect it`ll take effect any day now.

[Jamie MP]

Happy new year all!

I'm wondering what you guys use to prevent mosquitos entering the cab during the night in warmer climates, or any remedies as such for the bites, as spring will soon be upon us and I want to be prepared!

The sunroof has a mosquito net but I imagine that more ventilation is neccasary.

Thanks

Dont worry, I`ve been assured that after a while you do become more immune to the bites.



Been at it over 30 years so far, so I expect it`ll take effect any day now.

The day after we retire is the day we grow accustomed I guess

[Franglais]

Happen so.

You`ll struggle to avoid all mozzie bites.
I use spray repellents, never found a perfect one though, so use an antihistamine cream asap when bitten.

[OwenMoney]

Happen so.

You`ll struggle to avoid all mozzie bites.
I use spray repellents, never found a perfect one though, so use an antihistamine cream asap when bitten.

A warm spoon on the bite helps if you have no cream . The secret is to kill them before they bite you.

[Gidders]

I find a product called "After Bite" to be useful.A fan agitating the air in your cab sometimes works.Apparently the critters prefer still air.

[Suedehead]

Cant you get them mozzy burners that plug into the fag lighter any more ? Used to give off a repellent via a cardboard looking tablet when it warmed up

[Jamie MP]

Cant you get them mozzy burners that plug into the fag lighter any more ? Used to give off a repellent via a cardboard looking tablet when it warmed up

Yeah, I have awful batteries on this truck at the moment so it's an impossibility, but would have to bulk buy the sheets, as they're expensive per unit in shops.

[dieseldave]

I use a product called 'Jungle.'

It comes as two sprays packed together on a bubble window card.

One is preventative, so apply before your expected encounter.

If you miss a bit, or don't do it soon enough, the other spray provides much needed relief from the itching.

I road tested mine in the Scottish Highlands and in Sweden with great results.

I can't remember where I got it from, but a quick 'Google' should bring it into view.

[the maoster]

Just stay pissed on gin & tonic. Apparently they don’t like the quinine in tonic water. Follow me for more life hacks.

[Suedehead]

Just stay pissed on gin & tonic. Apparently they don’t like the quinine in tonic water. Follow me for more life hacks.

[Wheel Nut]

Eat more garlic and spices, convince the mosquito you are gay and avoid sitting outside in shorts at dusk.

[GS OVERLAND]

Take an antihistamine tablet (Ceterizine, Zirtek etc) every day, you will still get bitten from time to time but your system becomes less sensitive to the bites and there's no reaction, no itching and no scratching, avoiding those nasty inflamed bites that turn in to open sores which attracts the flies........ Trust me, I spent twenty years in the Caribbean and I was working in a damp yard fixing boats. The mozzies were all around my ankles and knees because of the water. Obviously use spray too.
The VapeMat is a great device.

[MarikaMIka]

Happy new year all!
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I'm wondering what you guys use to prevent mosquitos entering the cab during the night in warmer climates, or any remedies as such for the bites, as spring will soon be upon us and I want to be prepared!

The sunroof has a mosquito net but I imagine that more ventilation is neccasary.

Thanks

Welcome to the new year. I personally use a mosquito repellent with a high DEET content or turn on an electrical device with a mosquito repellent.