Coming into Summer, the mozzies are out and after trying many things, the wife is still not happy.
Besides spray on products, what do you use effectiveley to keep off the mosquitos and fly swarms of the boat? Coils, zappers?

Screen all openings, including vents, with the fine [called Queensland screen in NSW] fly screen.

I usually close up main openings around 4pm. [You can exit and enter as required]
I have velco [hooks] sewn onto the screens and use the soft part with self sticking put around the openings.

If you get bitten, use a cup of tea to heat up a spoon, check it won't burn you, then hold on a bite, may have to do it a couple of times.
The point of this is that the heat breaks down the protein use by the mig/mozzie.

Using the above I've never had any problem with bities


PS I have never used a mozzie coil !!!!!!!

The one i had was just a plug in the wall job for $10 and the pads work out less than a dollar a night. I dont remember it using much power but havnt pulled it out in a long time.
Computer fans mounted above your bunk are good, keeps you cool and seem to keep the mozzies off too.

Fans....

Strong enough that the mozzies can't fly through, overhead are best, but difficult in a lot of boats (there are slim profile guarded ones available).
Lived in northern PNG, with rainfall in the 5-6m a year, so mosquitos all year round, spent most time in indoor/outdoor area without screens. but we used stainless steel powerful floor units, plus overhead when watching TV etc in the open entertainment area. (both on the aft deck of the boat and at home)

Only ever used aircon mid afternoon on a very hot day, or bedrooms for a hour or so to cool room down, then good output overhead fans. all night.

I was recommended the Mortein coils (the one that comes with 30 coils fro $6.50 at Coles). After being fed on by the mozzies last night I have decided to trial it, suppose to cover up to 20 sqm and one coil burns for 8 hours. Let see if we can avoid using any sort of lotions. We smell diesel already, let's not add another smell to the mixture.

Be very careful of the coils and ensure good ventilation.
Many moons ago at Inverloch I placed a couple of coils in the van.
Unbeknownst to me the then wife decided to close all windows as we went to bed.
An hour later I awoke feeling very sick. The kids aged 7-8 were extremely groggy.

After 30 minutes in fresh air everyone felt better. I thought that I may have had to call an ambo but luckily not.
Some toxic crap in them coils!

Ken
Long time lurker
Sometimes poster

Thank you for the caution and yes, I am aware of the burning nature of the coils. That is why I have stayed away from the coils for so long. They stink. But they worked last night, I hung the coils by the helm and before bed and shutting the cocpit door for the night I took it in and extinguished the coil by submerging in water. I've left the coil in the sink.
I am drying the coils now, will see if I can reuse whats left tonight.

nswsailor - don't know about worrying of caron monoxide. These coils burn slowly and there is plenty of ventillation through the coach area, so even if there is CO2 emission, it should be negligible amount to worry about. There is more to worry about the fire hazard.

Wander66 said..
An old remedy from FNQ:
-Mix a tablespoon of Portland cement with a large glass of rum and drink, avoid drinking water for at least 6 hours, more rum is okay.
-Repeat daily until mosquitoes are no longer affecting you.
-If symptoms persist sail south until there are no more mosquitoes, watch out for the icebergs though.

but there is one golden rule that overrides all (if you are married): happy wife, happy life..guess who gets the most bites and who gets to hear the complaints?

I use aerogard for removing niko pen off electrical switch boards when I need to relabel.

thurmocell works a treat when i lived in darwin i used to fish woods inlet at night and get absolutely eaten alive until i got a thurmocell best thing since sliced bread.