[llmcdaniel]

No problem with mosquitos here in Bonita. Sounds like you’ll enjoy World of Beers in Brownwood with your new friends.😎🍺

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by sshepard03

We closed on a home in St. Catherine's 2 weeks ago; we look forward to meeting every single one of you soon, especially the beer drinkers. Unable to move to TV until mid-September, however.

We've been on 4 lifestyle visits (is that a record?). We never had any issues with mosquitos. Does anyone have any comments on the need for a mosquito service at your home ?

The mosquitos in Florida mostly go after people that drink a lot of beer. They are hops junkies! You can't blame them, or avoid them. They like a BUZZ!

[chet2020]

I have only experienced mosquitoes at Heron executive golf course at dusk.

[toeser]

Neighborhoods vary, but I have lived her for six years and have yet to have a mosquito bite in spite of nighttime walks or bike rides.

[Two Bills]

Avon Skin So Soft works as a repellant
Used that fishing in Scotland in Midge season, and those little blighters are a curse. Kept them away. (Mostly!)
Another repellant is Brewers Yeast Tablets. 2-3 a day and after a couple of weeks you're good to go.

[Villagesgal]

I live on a lake and have no problems. Don't allow water to collect in your plant pot basins or put out a bird bath with standing water and you should be fine. Sumter County does mosquito spraying at night. Been here 20 years and no problems, even when out at dusk.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by KRMACK55

I’ve been here 2 years and have never seen a mosquito truck. I’m in Fenny and my ankles and calves have been eaten alive.

I live in Charlotte and the last couple of nights the mosquitoes have been terrible. First time I've rally seen or felt any.
We've lived here 7 years and I have never seen a truck spraying. Up early every morning and stay up late a lot of nights.

[MrFlorida]

No problems here, I have yet to be bitten by a mosquito in the Villages.

[jmpate]

I'm highly susceptible to mosquitos so I wear a wrist band that protects me from bites. That said, the # of mosquitos after dark are significant so that special treatment of your property might be in order. We've not taken this step as yet. Welcome to St Catherine's and a great new life! Joan Pate'

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

Originally Posted by sshepard03

We closed on a home in St. Catherine's 2 weeks ago; we look forward to meeting every single one of you soon, especially the beer drinkers. Unable to move to TV until mid-September, however.

We've been on 4 lifestyle visits (is that a record?). We never had any issues with mosquitos. Does anyone have any comments on the need for a mosquito service at your home ?

I live near the water , been here 11 yrs... no problems w mosquitos.... we all have lani's with screens so no problems to sit out during the evening. Around the towns squares at night, nope. still no problems...

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Rose Ann Vinci Igoe

I live near the water , been here 11 yrs... no problems w mosquitos.... we all have lani's with screens so no problems to sit out during the evening. Around the towns squares at night, nope. still no problems...

This is interesting reading. They have monitored adult mosquito traps and there is mention of "vector" chickens who guard against encephalitis from mosquitoes and also insectivore fish.

https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/Agend...7?fileID=43674

[butlerperkins@gmail.com]

2021 0721 Wednesday @ 16:22
Thoughts
+ I do agree that the mosquitos seemed to be attracted to some much more than others (e.g. my daughter and my "girl friend").
+ If I keep moving, I seem to be able to successfully evade the bugs.
+ I am surprised that more Villages residents don't fret spraying (but understand the incredibly effective effect it has in making evenings so pleasant).

Are You Ready For This - Sit Down & Fasten Your Seatbelt
It dawned on me, long ago (I grew up in Louisiana; also own in Maryland [now]), that my every exhalation seemed to be <the lure> for mosquitos. I was reminded of this in 2019/2020, here in TV. I would go to the squares and sit and listen to the music. That was in 2019 and toward the beginning of 2020.

Then it all changed - It just stopped!

Wearing a mask seemed to completely thwart the mosquitos' advance. I could be sitting "directly beside" other people (who were not wearing masks) These other people might be waving their arms about and grousing about being attacked. Not I; I felt as though I was in a protected bubble.

Go figure! BTW, I am quite serious. I think the mask, by stifling my exhalation, removed the mosquitos attraction.

[Darcadi]

We sure have them in Hadley!!

[sasman29]

You should join the St Catherines Facebook page Lots of good info and chats there

[butlerism]

I walk my bumble bee sized Mosquitos at the Dog park.... I get funny looks!!