Larry Lade
Moderator
I believe that we have the worst annoying insects in the state of Missouri than anywhere else in the world! Some of the offenders are "no see 'ems" (gnats), mosquitos, deer flies, house flies, horse flies, sweat bees, ticks and the worst one for me chiggers. These unpleasant creatures seem to bother some people more than others. Must be a body chemistry thing!
I was wondering if any of you are bothered with this insect problem when you go afield on your birding forays? Although I was forewarned of a possible problem with insects when travelling abroad, I was not particularly bothered with insects when we went to Costa Rica or Kenya. But, Missouri is a different story.
I have tried various sprays, lotions and powders to ward off these various insects. I have found the best solution for me is to dust a little sulphur powder around my ankles, waist and neck. This seems to keep most of the annoying little critters at bay! Sulphur is not the most pleasant smelling substance though, so I do not always apply it when I go out birding. If I walk through a weedy patch I usually pay the price with multiple chigger bites which tend to be very itchy and sometimes fester causing additional discomfort.
If you have insect problems, what are some of your remedies and solutions?
I was wondering if any of you are bothered with this insect problem when you go afield on your birding forays? Although I was forewarned of a possible problem with insects when travelling abroad, I was not particularly bothered with insects when we went to Costa Rica or Kenya. But, Missouri is a different story.
I have tried various sprays, lotions and powders to ward off these various insects. I have found the best solution for me is to dust a little sulphur powder around my ankles, waist and neck. This seems to keep most of the annoying little critters at bay! Sulphur is not the most pleasant smelling substance though, so I do not always apply it when I go out birding. If I walk through a weedy patch I usually pay the price with multiple chigger bites which tend to be very itchy and sometimes fester causing additional discomfort.
If you have insect problems, what are some of your remedies and solutions?