tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post742903264889907991..comments2023-03-26T03:22:03.591-04:00Comments on Miles On Miles: Mosquito Invasion 2011Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-35218708901165174862011-08-20T12:41:47.584-04:002011-08-20T12:41:47.584-04:00Ack, the bugs are SO bad. I got 4 bites on my fric...Ack, the bugs are SO bad. I got 4 bites on my fricken face last night while working in arena (the only safe place..grass and dirt roads are toooo buggy). I've tried everything too, sprays, sheets, etc and b/w Laz being too hot, or bitten up there is no help. He has a stall to walk into for safety with a fan too and he choices to stand out in bug masses. I hope Miles gains his weight back as I know that is always a bit of a worry for you. Oh our sensitive sweet men :)Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-74050671068944770772011-08-18T18:40:42.210-04:002011-08-18T18:40:42.210-04:00Evil little things...we only have midges in scotla...Evil little things...we only have midges in scotland (like their baby brothers) but I still feel for your horse as even they are a pest.ToCatchAPonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622691942374216323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-75802566425282290042011-08-17T11:42:20.827-04:002011-08-17T11:42:20.827-04:00Oh my gosh, the skeeters and flies have been SO BA...Oh my gosh, the skeeters and flies have been SO BAD since the weather has shifted! I can't stand even sitting on my porch :(.<br /><br />I hope the night time stalling does the trick for Mr. Miles! :)JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876732061083507317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-73310332906669618332011-08-16T14:32:26.017-04:002011-08-16T14:32:26.017-04:00The only good thing about the drought is that our ...The only good thing about the drought is that our (usually epic) mosquito population is m.i.a. (for now). It's so hard to watch our horses suffering isn't it?! <br /><br />There is a product on the market called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Repel-HG-406T-Eucalyptus-4-Ounce-Repellent/dp/tech-data/B001DRJE1K" rel="nofollow">Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Spray</a> that gets great reviews for effectiveness and has minimal DEET - less worrisome - it's mostly botanical. I'm planning to try it as soon as the little winged devils return around here. <br /><br />Hope poor Miles gets some relief soon and good luck at the show if tat works out for you :)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-17030970653462694132011-08-16T10:40:21.196-04:002011-08-16T10:40:21.196-04:00Ohhh, don't think I'm not dreaming of movi...Ohhh, don't think I'm not dreaming of moving to our lovely northern neighbor, especially after the last two hellish summers here!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-51212138223313117522011-08-16T10:05:49.768-04:002011-08-16T10:05:49.768-04:00: P I think all of our Manitoba Mosquitos have flo...: P I think all of our Manitoba Mosquitos have flown south(east) to you guys! We've had next to NONE this year! Granted, the flies are nasty. Just can't win in the summer time, can we? Before we know it, it'll be freezing cold again.<br /><br />I know that fly sheets are stupid expensive and some horses always destroy them, but you might be able to find an inexpensive, used high quality one on one of the forums (like HGS). Just a thought as I have some friends that use them and swear by them. : )<br /><br />Lucky Miles to be able to move indoors : ) Hope you get to make you debut!Sand.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04371583910189754998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-29390146857565532752011-08-16T00:11:13.233-04:002011-08-16T00:11:13.233-04:00Yep-we have 2 stalls in the main barn that aren...Yep-we have 2 stalls in the main barn that aren't in use right now. I emailed the barn owner tonight. I don't see why we can't use one of them, at least for a week or two. I'll keep everyone updated. I'm just kicking myself for not doing it sooner, but I keep waiting for it to get better, and it's just...not.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592827114836360565.post-91309484361765804612011-08-16T00:03:46.018-04:002011-08-16T00:03:46.018-04:00We have the option of stalling at night or 24/7 tu...We have the option of stalling at night or 24/7 turnout. Right now (I'm in N Illinois) I've got mine in at night because the bugs are so bad. Is there a stall you could use temporarily at night until the bugs die down?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com