Mosquito Attack Last Night

[MMMark]

After pickleball last night we headed over to Edna's on the Green for dinner & drinks. Got there around 5:35 PM or so. Found a table near the band & dance area, nice comfy spot, ordered food at the trucks, drinks also. By the time I got back to the table with the food around 5:55 my guests were SWARMED with mosquitoes. At first I thought "they must be over-reacting", but I soon learned otherwise. The little monsters were actually landing on the meat part sticking out from my sandwich! I had 4-5 on each arm immediately, several on my neck, legs, etc. I've never seen such a mosquito feeding frenzy.... Needless to say we had to bail out. Had some in my car on the way home, too.

Anyone else experience similar, there? Ideas? Do they spray? Any prevention possible, aside from avoiding the area altogether?

[LuvtheVillages]

Sumter County is responsible for mosquito spraying. Report your experience to them.

[raynan]

We have a patio on the side of our house and Sat. night the mosquitoes and gnats were out. We were bitten several times. Friday night we sat out with no problem. Weird!

[Debfrommaine]

After pickleball last night we headed over to Edna's on the Green for dinner & drinks. Got there around 5:35 PM or so. Found a table near the band & dance area, nice comfy spot, ordered food at the trucks, drinks also. By the time I got back to the table with the food around 5:55 my guests were SWARMED with mosquitoes. At first I thought "they must be over-reacting", but I soon learned otherwise. The little monsters were actually landing on the meat part sticking out from my sandwich! I had 4-5 on each arm immediately, several on my neck, legs, etc. I've never seen such a mosquito feeding frenzy.... Needless to say we had to bail out. Had some in my car on the way home, too.

Anyone else experience similar, there? Ideas? Do they spray? Any prevention possible, aside from avoiding the area altogether?

I live in Marsh Bend. About 9:15pm I saw the spray trucks going around, could hear them and they were definitely spraying. I've been out last 2 nights and no issues. I think they missed Edna's from the sound of it.

[kansasr]

I avoid that area around dusk. The few times I've been there I have been an evening feast for the mosquitos. And that goes for most of the new areas south of 44...all the water and marsh land with little mosquito control is a bad combination.

[Byte1]

Never had malaria but I have had dengue fever from a mosquito bite. Not fun at all. Yes, the spraying has been going on this year. I try not to spend much time outside in the evening, because of the tiny blood suckers. That is what you must put up with when you live in a swamp state.

Doesn't matter much if you wear a mask when it comes to those tiny blood suckers.:eek:

[Bogie Shooter]

I avoid that area around dusk. The few times I've been there I have been an evening feast for the mosquitos. And that goes for most of the new areas south of 44...all the water and marsh land with little mosquito control is a bad combination.

What do you mean by this??

[TimeForChange]

Good gosh people. This is the South, lived here all my life. We have mosquitos. They were here before us and they will be here afterward.

[Neils]

Let mandate the mosquito’s wear masks when they go out. That should help

[Rwirish]

Move north of 44, no mosquitos.

[Obrienx4]

Hello, you have to report this each and every time...by each person to Sumter County 352-689-4400. Mosquitoes are definitely a problem in that area. That's one reason why we just passed on a beautiful new home for sale in that area. Good luck and spread the word.

[giorgio1948]

Poor management period.

[Bay Kid]

The little fellas won't eat much.

[Girlcopper]

Good gosh people. This is the South, lived here all my life. We have mosquitos. They were here before us and they will be here afterward.
Exactly. I dont know why it surprises anyone.

[justjim]

Weather change and perhaps the mosquitoes were trying to stay warm. Why is it that mosquitoes seem to bother some people more than others? I have heard people say it has something to do with your blood type. Probably just a myth. They seem to like me but the wife not so much. Go figure.

[Marathon Man]

Move north of 44, no mosquitos.

Plenty there, too. I have had the bites to prove it.

[Keninches]

Good gosh people. This is the South, lived here all my life. We have mosquitos. They were here before us and they will be here afterward.
True and that’s new ground there. It will take awhile to get the bug population under control. It was marsh and Cow Land.

[shut the front door]

Good gosh people. This is the South, lived here all my life. We have mosquitos. They were here before us and they will be here afterward.

I live north of 466A and in 10 years have not had 1 mosquito bite. The minute I set foot outside the bubble or the area south of 44, I get eaten alive.
The spray control has helped a lot up here

[G.R.I.T.S.]

[quote=mmmark;1855481]after pickleball last night we headed over to edna's on the green for dinner & drinks. Got there around 5:35 pm or so. Found a table near the band & dance area, nice comfy spot, ordered food at the trucks, drinks also. By the time i got back to the table with the food around 5:55 my guests were swarmed with mosquitoes. At first i thought "they must be over-reacting", but i soon learned otherwise. The little monsters were actually landing on the meat part sticking out from my sandwich! I had 4-5 on each arm immediately, several on my neck, legs, etc. I've never seen such a mosquito feeding frenzy.... Needless to say we had to bail out. Had some in my car on the way home, too.

Anyone else experience similar, there? Ideas? Do they spray? Any prevention

[Mayesville]

Move north of 44, no mosquitos.
Not so. I live north of 44 on a 'natural pond', not a retention pond, and the mosquitoes are awful.

[Topspinmo]

What do you mean by this??

Means mosquitoes are worse in southern part of villages. Where I live I haven’t been bitten 10 time in 6 years. No mosquito problem where I live and I never seen them spraying.

[njkonczal@gmail.com]

YES, at the mailbox! I itched for two days! Why doesn’t The Villages spray?

[Butterfly201]

I have been bothered by mosquitos up north and here. Yes mosquitos are present. Sumter County does spray. I complained and Sumter and I exchanged emails and sent a person to check the next day.
If you don’t tell them they can’t know there is a problem

[Bogie Shooter]

I avoid that area around dusk. The few times I've been there I have been an evening feast for the mosquitos. And that goes for most of the new areas south of 44...all the water and marsh land with little mosquito control is a bad combination.

What do you mean by this??

Means mosquitoes are worse in southern part of villages. Where I live I haven’t been bitten 10 time in 6 years. No mosquito problem where I live and I never seen them spraying.

Was looking for an answer to the claim of little mosquito control. From the poster....

[Bogie Shooter]

From Sumter County web site.


Mosquito Control
Mission
The mission of Mosquito Control to achieve and maintain levels of arthropod control as well as protect human health and safety by reducing the number of pestiferous and disease carrying mosquitoes through out Sumter County.

Mosquito Control also handles:
Service requests from citizens of Sumter County pertaining to mosquito control
Surveillance of mosquitoes by way of light traps, landing rate counts, and location aquatic breeding sites to determine control efforts to be taken
Adulticiding (night spraying) to control adult mosquitoes
Larvaciding (treating aquatic breeding sites) to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes
Maintenance, refurbishing, and calibration of all equipment as well as maintain access to aquatic breeding sites
Additional Resources
Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory White Papers
Customer Satisfaction Survey
Sumter County Mosquito Control is committed to providing the highest level of service to its customers. In order to assess customer satisfaction, please take a moment to complete our online customer satisfaction survey .

Contact Us
Mosquito Control

Ph: 352-689-4400
Fx: 352-689-4401

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

[ANT33]

Yes mosquitos have been bad this season but the county landscapers do spray around the establishment and golf ponds. Edna’s puts up mosquito repellent but it’s Florida and bugs happen.

[KRM0614]

Weather change and perhaps the mosquitoes were trying to stay warm. Why is it that mosquitoes seem to bother some people more than others? I have heard people say it has something to do with your blood type. Probably just a myth. They seem to like me but the wife not so much. Go figure.
No It’s not a myth. Medical fact. 0 positive is the most prevalent.

[Johnsocat]

I use Neutrogena Light Sesame bath oil after I shower, mosquitos and ticks hate it!

[chrissy2231]

There mosquito repellents that are worn on clothing emitting a frequency that repels mosquitos. I wear one on top and one at waist. They are 100% effective. Also wrist band repellents on Amazon & Ebay.

[HappyRetired]

Move north of 44, no mosquitos.
We have mosquitos too. We're north of 466. Unfortunately spraying is determined by the state. The county does it when they "have enough mosquitos in the traps". We take repellant with us in the evenings and often outside The Villages which is worse.

[Two Bills]

Avon 'Skin so soft' works as a repellent.
Brewers yeast tablets work as well, but you have to take them regularly, and 2-3 weeks before exposure. Once in system they work well.

[Fredster]

After living in TV for 5 years, I can honestly say
that I’ve not been bitten by a mosquito once.
That truly amazes me, but in full disclosure,
I was bitten once by a no-see-‘em.
I live south of 466 just north of Lake Miona.

[PugMom]

I use Neutrogena Light Sesame bath oil after I shower, mosquitos and ticks hate it!

how funny that is. years ago it was avon skin so soft. owners were loading up their pets with it, which was fine, it just took a few shampoos to get it all out for grooming. thx for the tip!:)

[Byte1]

Avon 'Skin so soft' works as a repellent.
Brewers yeast tablets work as well, but you have to take them regularly, and 2-3 weeks before exposure. Once in system they work well.

Yes, and you can drink beer regularly and the yeast in it will repel the pests. Probably people also. :beer3:

[mjpuleo]

as far as mosquitoes i cannot sit out once it gets past 5pm now no matter where I am, i get eaten up alive

[dadspet]

Exactly. I dont know why it surprises anyone.

Its a surprise to a lot of people including us. We have been here since 2007 and we never complained about the mosquitoes in all that time. This year the mosquitoes problem has been significant in many areas. We have been to both Sumter landing sq and Brownwood where the band on several occasions has requested mosquito repellant from the audience they were being bitten so bad. We have been to 2 driveway socials and the mosquitoes drove the people away at dusk. If you on the golf courses at dusk you need spray. Awful, we have called Sumter county about the issue and they sprayed right away but there is only so often you can call. I think the problem is they are saving money and we have been told they now spray based on traps they put out and the number of bugs caught has to be greater than a magic number before they spray. Before this new "scientific" method they had a schedule that they sprayed on. The only way for them to get the picture is CALL and complain or hibernate and don't go out of the house at dusk.

[Barborv]

Not a fan of mosquitoes, but DEFINITELY not a fan of spraying of chemicals. I'll deal with the mosquitoes over the chemicals. Avon skin so soft oil is something to consider to put on.

[Bogie Shooter]

Its a surprise to a lot of people including us. We have been here since 2007 and we never complained about the mosquitoes in all that time. This year the mosquitoes problem has been significant in many areas. We have been to both Sumter landing sq and Brownwood where the band on several occasions has requested mosquito repellant from the audience they were being bitten so bad. We have been to 2 driveway socials and the mosquitoes drove the people away at dusk. If you on the golf courses at dusk you need spray. Awful, we have called Sumter county about the issue and they sprayed right away but there is only so often you can call. I think the problem is they are saving money and we have been told they now spray based on traps they put out and the number of bugs caught has to be greater than a magic number before they spray. Before this new "scientific" method they had a schedule that they sprayed on. The only way for them to get the picture is CALL and complain or hibernate and don't go out of the house at dusk.

Where did you hear about the "saving money"? The county has been using the trap and count method for a long time.
Check out post #25

[Marshaw]

If they don't spray, party over for that spot.

[Bogie Shooter]

If they don't spray, party over for that spot.

Were there mosquitos there on your last visit?

[Huskies]

No but someone from over there died from a mosquito bite

[dadspet]

Where did you hear about the "saving money"? The county has been using the trap and count method for a long time.
Check out post #25

The saving money part I made up since I determine it was cheaper to spray based on trap count vs scheduled spraying. This was based on numerous scientific calculations and a good Burbon Old Fashion > Actually I'm not sure about the scientific calculations but after a 2nd Old Fashion, it still seems like it to me. BTW I checked #25 and it doesn't indicate when they started the trap count method.

I have trouble remembering the PB score or who served but I think?? the person I talked to at that number provided in that quote (when I asked them to spray our area) indicated it was a new method and they are also counting on people who have an issue in an area to let them know so they can spray that area. I can't say I'm crazy about spraying but I do think it's better than mosquitos driving people inside at dawn or having them spread whatever disease they spread after biting and sucking blood from their last host.

[Bogie Shooter]

No but someone from over there died from a mosquito bite

Over where?

[Topspinmo]

Yes, and you can drink beer regularly and the yeast in it will repel the pests. Probably people also. :beer3:

Or maybe the Dunlap around waist provided stealthy imagine? :shocked:

[Birdbathbabe]

Move north of 44, no mosquitos.
Wow, really? Play nice everyone. Us 'south off 44ers' need to spread the word about unusually high amounts of mosquitoes. Let the businesses know it will effect their business, too.

[graciegirl]

After living in TV for 5 years, I can honestly say
that I’ve not been bitten by a mosquito once.
That truly amazes me, but in full disclosure,
I was bitten once by a no-see-‘em.
I live south of 466 just north of Lake Miona.

ME TOO. I agree. We live off of 466.

I fully expected every variety of bugs to be a much bigger problem than they are...Miniscule problem here.

The Villages does their job and residents are not afraid to use insecticides also.

[big guy]

Sumter County is responsible for mosquito spraying. Report your experience to them.

The Villages is not responsible for mosquito spraying. It's the county's responsibility.
Mosquito Control | Sumter County, FL - Official Website (https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/193/Mosquito-Control)

[big guy]

ME TOO. I agree. We live off of 466.

I fully expected every variety of bugs to be a much bigger problem than they are...Miniscule problem here.

The Villages does their job and residents are not afraid to use insecticides also.

You are very fortunate. The mosquitos in our neighborhood are always bad. I got 5 bites from my car to my mailbox and back last evening. Forget being in our yard at dusk and after. The mosquitos are the county's responsibility. Mosquito Control | Sumter County, FL - Official Website (https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/193/Mosquito-Control)

[vintageogauge]

I too was surprised by the lack of bugs as we always heard Florida was terrible because of the bugs. The only ones we have had are of course the love bugs, and 3 times we had those miniature ghost ants come in to find something but were easily eradicated with liquid bait. We live on a pond and have no mosquito problems and the anoles eat whatever is around our landscape. I do use home defense as a precaution and I guess it works as nothing ever comes in the house or lanai not even those little millipedes that I have heard people complain about. A little off topic but no dandelions in the St. Augustine lawns that I have ever seen and that is just great.

[dougjb]

Geesh.... a mosquito attack? Were they armed?

[charmed59]

I saw the mosquito sprayer just last night around 7:30 in our neighborhood near Lake Sumter. They are loud trucks with flashing lights.