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How bad are the skeeters??????????
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:32 am
by cypressgirl
With all the rain our island has had, I am wondering if I need to pack one of those bee keeper suits.
On the positive side, I bet it's lush and green.
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:50 am
by sapphirecat
Wasn't there spraying after Omar? If so, it's just *regular level*!
I found windy days really help. Blows them away.
Also -- you do know that alcohol in your system attracts them.
Cat
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:02 pm
by cypressgirl
Also -- you do know that alcohol in your system attracts them.
Cat[/quote]
Well I'm screwed then.
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:33 pm
by hugo
They have been VERY bad in certain areas (e.g. North shore beaches)but are improving today, should be "normal" by Monday ...
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:18 pm
by bj
my neighbor who has lived on STJ for over thirty years swears if you drink scotch it keeps the skeeters away!
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:34 am
by stjohnjulie
They are fogging for them on St. John this evening between 6pm-9pm, so we'll see if that helps. They are not as bad as they were in late Aug and early Sept. Once the tradewinds pickup again, we should be all good. I bring a long sleeve loose shirt and long loose pj bottoms to the beach just in case I they decide to come out in full force.
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:10 am
by Xislandgirl
sapphirecat wrote:
Also -- you do know that alcohol in your system attracts them.
Cat
I would say that although it may be a scientific fact, when I drink rum they never bother me. Or maybe I just had too much to realize they were biting me.
