How do I solve my mosquito dilemma? We live on a swamp. Swamps breed mosquitoes. Much as I hate the mosquitoes, they are part of our eco-system, and the frogs, toads and dragonflies depend on them. Our neighbors went in together and paid someone to spray the mosquitoes. [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian on Jul 21, 2009 - 20 answers

Mosquitoes in Manhattan: how do you keep them out of your apartment? Screens are not an option for me. I have heard recommendations from citronella candles to garlic powder mixed with water. What works for you?
posted by helios410 on Jun 25, 2009 - 18 answers

Lately, I've been coming home in the evening to 2~3 mosquitoes flying around the house... [more inside]
posted by querty on Aug 13, 2008 - 8 answers

We're well into the rainy season here in Tokyo, and that means mosquito season too! It seems to be quite a bad year for them here, at least it seems so in my area. Boots the Cat is being especially bothered by them, and I've even seen one probing at her nose as she sleeps. I'm of course getting bit too, and that makes me wonder - as Boots-chan and I are the only residents in this house, and it's quite possible that mosquitoes have been going 'back and forth' between us, am I 'sharing' blood with her? Is this something I should be concerned about?
posted by woodblock100 on Jun 24, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I eliminate and prevent mold and mosquitoes from my apartment? [more inside]
posted by b_thinky on May 27, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I rid my Brooklyn apartment of mosquitoes--in JANUARY?! [more inside]
posted by tk on Jan 11, 2007 - 26 answers

Why do gnats fly into my eyes? [more inside]
posted by washburn on Aug 29, 2006 - 7 answers

Bloody mosquitoes, trying to suck my blood, why won't you just let me get a good night's sleep? [more inside]
posted by donpedro on Mar 28, 2006 - 26 answers

It's that time again: summer, and the bugs are out in full-force. Common insect bites and stings, while not life-threatening, can be irritating and uncomfortable. And scratching often leads to infection. What's the best way to soothe mosquito bites? [more inside]
posted by kathryn on Jun 2, 2005 - 23 answers