EC1 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Top o' the Morning! Well, bass season is coming up soooooo super soon and I am extra excited this year to get on the lake and fish some frogs and jigs! That being said, it finally clicked as to why I am super attractive to mosquitoes this year. I had an internship at WFN for the last couple months, and every morning I brought a banana milkshake to snack on. Now when I'm outside with any of my friends, I am the first one to get targetted by mosquitoes - EVERY SINGLE TIME. Anyone know of a remedy to neutralize the effects of the bananas? LOL :w00t: Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Stop eating bananas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Well I'll stop eating them starting today... But is there something to make it go away quicker because I'll be out with the bugs all day starting Saturday, probably Sunday as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Why would you bring bananas onto a boat anyway haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 You need to go out to the park and look for some dog poo. Injest said dog poo and the skitters will stop bugging you, so will your friends!!!! :rofl2: But you will be plagued by regular crap eating flies!!! :tease: :tease: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Oh, and if you have to, the remedy is to bring bananas for everybody so you won't be the only target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Oh, and if you have to, the remedy is to bring bananas for everybody so you won't be the only target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Oh, and if you have to, the remedy is to bring bananas for everybody so you won't be the only target Years ago I met a couple of guides and they swore by garlic. They would eat it the week before going into camp and bring another 5 pounds or more to eat while in the bush. Would have garlic on everything and even eat garlic sandwiches. I've never tried it but they said they would never get a bug bite. Personally I just use repellent and don't eat bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 A lot of soft baits are made with banana oil. I think it's a conspiracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Eat 3 lemons after each shake and you should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Lemon Garlic.... Sounds pretty damn good to me! BTW Vic, what's going on for your bass opener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thermacell units are on sale at Princess Auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thermacell units are on sale at Princess Auto. I equate them to snake oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I have heard that eating bananas will attract mosquitoes. Back when I was still in school, I was in a group with someone who was studying mosquitoes for her PhD program. Apparently any foods that increase your metabolism will attract mosquitoes – Foods high in sugars (like bananas, soft drinks, candy, etc). As for dealing with mosquitoes, I wear the bug jacket and wear clothing which they can’t get through – DEET is always on hand. It’s the only way to fish the trout streams I do. I have tried the thermacell in serious mosquito infested areas – I must be the only one for which it hasn’t lived up to expectations (IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Here's Ontario's Health view on the subject. Mosquitos Edited June 19, 2012 by Old Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Not sure about bananas but when the skeeters get bad I fire up a cigar. They dont like the smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hm.. I just remember learning bananas and mosquitoes from somewhere a long time ago... It's just that I seem to be extra attractive to mosquitoes compared to previous years. Thermacell I actually already own one...Won't be useful when I'm fishing, and if I use that at the launch, it'll be just about starting to repel the bugs when I'm ready to get on the water. fishburn, smoke is definitely useful, let's just hope my partner smokes more this weekend ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Here's Ontario's Health view on the subject. Mosquitos Good link. A few myths that I had never heard of on there. As for the Thermacell, I'm a firm believer in the product under the perfect conditions. On a few occasions when the bugs have be terrible I've fired up the Thermacell and in a few minutes the bugs are gone. On windy days, place it up wind of your location and it will help. However, not as effective as it is on a calm day. Just my opinion from my experiences with the unit. If you are on the move it won't be as effective either as it need time to build up a barrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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