Volker, if you want to avoid the mozzies in your recordings and on your skin, I
have recently started to use a travel mosquito net draped over a pocket
umbrella. Works like a dream and against flies too :)
Good luck :)
Eric
> On 8 Feb 2014, at 5:19, "John" <> wrote:
>
> Volker
>
> April is normally a high mosquito month but much depends on the amount of
> rain that has fallen and when it has fallen. High rain amounts = high
> mosquito population.
>
> Also, temperature, time-of-day, wind conditions and site location (upland,
> wetland etc.) can make a big difference.
>
> Mosquito recordings can be interesting in establishing varying environmental
> conditions, variations as to time of day etc.
>
> Aside- although there are multiple species of mosquitoes down here, there are
> only about 12 species that relish humans and only the girls bite.
>
> Some folks believe that if you eat meat or bananas before going out, more of
> the critters will love you.
>
> I found that the crushed leaves of a local plant (Wedelia?) when rubbed on
> your clothing or skin does seem to be somewhat effective as a repellent. (The
> critters may buzz you but they usually won't land and bite.)
> If you put in on your skin, check a small area to be certain that you do not
> get a reaction
>
> Best advice: be prepared, have fun.
>
> John
>
> --- In Volker Widmann <> wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks!
> >
> > I will be in Florida for two weeks in mid April this year.
> > I intend to go recording in Everglades National Park and in the
> > Immokalee area.
> >
> > I have been to the area before, but always in November, December or January.
> >
> > Therefore my question: How bad will the mosquitoes be in southern
> > Florida in mid April?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Volker
> >
> >
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> > 78464 Konstanz
> > Germany
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> > website: www.songsfromthewood.de
> >
>
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