The problem with Lars "out feeding the mosquitos" is that, since he is such a strong guy, his blood is creating a new breed of super mosquito! : ] The rest of us are doomed!
if that is true, then it goes to reason that there are stoney surfer mosquitoes in my hometown, lol! I got "used to nature" by feeding thousands of them one night at the canal near my house when waiting for my parents to go to sleep, while on mushrooms...not Chantrelles. I just let them feed, so now I'm immune to their bites, or at least there is never a sting.
hmmm there are some clothing that are made to defeat the lil buggers.i would like temp and sweat control and bug control.like shoes and ammo and food, it is part and parcel of being out. as for camp....def need a screen situation. hygiene and health considerations are important, if you are far away from help and get sick....and most of all when out, sleep area and eating area are vitally important for good mood, positive attitude and a place to rest and recover. snow helps for sure
i worked in the maine woods logging. in maine the mosquitoes and blackflies are big. they have napkins around their necks and carry and knife and fork when they come to feast. the usual method for the blackflies and mosquitioes is to work together in harpooning you all the same time then pick you up and carry you off. it is not unusual to see human and animal carcasses hanging in trees throughout the forest drained dry of their blood. i was in the process of eating lunch one day fighting the bugs from being carried off and i noticed a french canadian logger working in the area sitting there completely undisturbed. i asked him what his secret was and he smiled pulled a raw onion out of his lunch box and took a big bite just like eating an apple. "one a day keeps the bugs away" he replied.
Onions work great as polar bear repellent. I haven't seen one in 60 years. Onions are high in sulfur and sulfur is used in insecticides, so there might be something to it.
Michael Breen Maine skeeters are bad, but they they call the mosquito the state bird of Alaska (born in Anchorage, live in Mass), can you imagine? I used DEET 50 while canoeing down the Saco river & got chemical burns from it, still got eaten alive.
As a U S. Marine for many years, this is not wise. Mosquitos do more than just bite; you are sharing body fluids with every mosquito that bites you, as well as any and everything that they have bitten. Not smart long-term. I found, that the most cost-effective and protective measures to deploy against all biting insects is of all things; extra-strength ben gay. Put on face, head/neck (including hair), exposed skin and clothing. Sure, it heats up a little but much better than encephalitis. Lasts much longer than all other safe repellents and costs pennies per use. Try it!
@@dannygjk try it, it works. I've used it in forest, mountain, high desert and jungle environments. The other things stop working long before Ben Gay does. Another thing that works a little better is, Avon's "Skin So Soft" oil, but not as long term as Ben Gay.
I guess you missed the point of "Don't be a pussy" . He clearly shows you he uses repellant, just do not over do it and freak out over a few Bits. But I guess you missed that with your manly man Eyes burning from the Ben Gay bath.
Those Siberian alien mosquitos are still trying to come through my monitor! I'll have to shut down the "portal" again. I feel like there already here. I can hear them, and I'm starting to get itching everywhere...
I was out on a hike with several folks from our community and one person said that the mosquitoes were getting pretty bad. I think at that time I had one mosquito flying around me. lol. You are very correct. When in an area where the mosquito population is extreme, a person does learn to live with them without being too annoyed. They are not enjoyable but as long as a person is moving, the mosquitoes really are not too bad as you said. I am very interested in how well your homemade mosquito repellent works and how it is made. I would like to see a video on that if you ever decide to make one on the subject. All the best my friend.
LOL...I've just subscribed to your channel after watching multiple of your videos over the last few months while I've been on sick leave after a surgery and have to laugh that the very first video I see upon subscribing is about Mosquitoes. What you're describing is exactly what I deal with on a regular basis here in Northern Ontario. Thanks for providing me with some truly enjoyable out door survival type videos while i've been unable to go out and do this stuff myself. Keep up the good work.
I live in Florida, we probably have every mosquito species known to man.. when im outdoors and wearing long sleeves people look at me like I'm mad yes its 80% humidity and 92 degrees F/ 33 C but I'd rather be swimming in my own sweat for a couple of hours then waking up in the middle of the night in an endless scratching fest. and mosquito aren't the ONLY bitey things. No-see-ums I wonder if you get those little bastards in the bogs of russia?
Florida born and raised. I work outside in this majestic weather, everything from grass to metal. Long sleeves and pants? Yes please. I might sweat my ass off, but my body temp doesn't skyrocket like when I'm wearing shorts and a tshirt.
@@Jhulinare Ive been here a couple years now, and im still trying to figure out the best way to regulate in the summer heat. Coming from the frozen north, its not been easy. Did a few days in Big Cypress couple weeks ago, i thought i was gonna have to call in the PJs to come save my ass from blood loss. God damnit, ive gotten so soft.
I can’t get used to big huge burning itchy welts. I don’t deet myself or I WOULD deet myself to death as you say! I try to use lavender oil. People seem to love it and ask what I’m wearing or what is it they are smelling. But like you said, you sweat a LOT and I have to keep applying it just as I would if I was using deet. The lavender oil seems to burn a bit I guess because of open pores. But the burn dosnt last long and it keeps them off me. Deet feels horrible on the skin. Lavender feels similar to deet but I’d rather use the lavender. I’ve gotten deet in my mouth from touching my arm and it’s not a good taste!
Carbon dioxide is thier main attractant. They are pretty poor flyers so if you can get a breeze you're good. If not, lots of nasty protozans get spread through bites.
Master Tracker I'm from the swamps of Southeastern Georgia so grew up with lots of bugs. I don't particularly like to use insecticides, but like Lars said it's only necessary in situations where you have to stick around in an area and keep activities to a minimum such as hunting. My last little trip to the sand pit I stayed covered with DEET because the sand flys were so bad and carriers of Leishmaniasis. It was 35% and burned when you put it on so you have to balance exposure with risk.
Mr Jerry Encephalitis Virus Chikungunya Virus West Nile Virus Yellow Fever Zika Virus Filariasis Infection Tularemia in addition to dengue fever posted by others
I'm a O+ blood type that mosquitoes love. Worst me and my sister had on vacation as 9-10 year olds from Florida in 1974 was fishing on Lake Erie near Huron, Ohio and we were wondering where all the local kids went we were fishing around, about 3-4pm and we found out at about 5pm in summer the mosquitoes descended. It was still light out in tee shirts and shorts. We were covered in black mosquitoes, sweep them off and leave streaks of blood behind, then more to replace them, longest 1/4" we had to run in our lives, not to say we were in tears by the time we got to our aunts house. Grandfather got made at us because we dropped the fishing gear behind and didn't bring it home. Had to go back and get it after finding long pants and shirt and some mosquito spray. I still remember that mosquito terror to this day. Later grew up in central/north Florida and got used to them a bit camping and farming. If there is a mosquito in a quarter mile of me it will find me to this day at 56.
Personally I like to spray Deet on my cap, shoulders, and boots (for ticks.) keeps Deet off of my skin and is relatively effective. Multi day trips out of kayaks I'll pack a Citronella candle. Sometimes. Love this channel sir.
Used DEET once when my friend and I got lost on a long portage during a canoe trip here in Ontario....Put it on and within a minute I could *taste it in my mouth*...Never used it again. Can't understand how people can ignore the health risk. It's gotta' be carcinogenic. Love your videos Lars!
Absolutely agree! Horrifying how long it’s taken for people to understand we never should have used chemicals in everything as was done. Now we’re seeing companies backtrack & actively offer safe/green/non-toxic alternatives. My god, humans are dumb.
The dog & I went to the eastern Sierra Rock Creek Lake one summer night. Our arrival was right at dusk. The mossies ate us alive. I felt so sorry for my Malinois Bud. Luckily I'm not too reactive & still had a great fishing trip, but that sound evokes quite a memory.
You nailed it. In Scotland we have midges. When I go gill walking with friends that don't go often I hate it when they want a rest. The midges attack. There is a reason with midges. They can only survive in still air. If the air is moving, wind or a person causing movement they can't survive the conditions.
I live in northern ont...our mosquitos are so big they beep when they back up...but the black flies are the worst..but i deal with it.. Because i love the bush..they are useful though they keep the tourist. away..
@@georgecostanza9978 i go through about a can of deep wds off every 5days ..i spray it all over my ears face neck 1st thing and apply it maybe twice after..usually it's enough.i think they don't like my chemistry others with me just give up.guess I'm lucky..but it does get aggravating when they go up your nose and in your mouth..
In my area in Oklahoma when gone camping friends who get bit once or twice while I’ll have been bitten 20 or 30 times. So I started to look it up there are certain blood types and body chemistry’s that are much more attractive to mosquitoes.
Don't go where there are mosquitoes, cover up as much as possible, wear thick clothing. Use a flame thrower, walk with a cow ahead of you that is constantly farting, they will go after that .
One thing I found which helps with mosquitoes is all natural - several years ago, I planted some Spearmint in my yard, and let it run wild. I take some of the leaves, somewhat crush them by rubbing them in my hands, then rub the leaves on my skin. That covers the scent of my blood quite well, so most mosquitoes leave me be. Another big help is the common Bat. I put up "Bat Boxes" on every tree in my yard, and it didn't take long for the bats to move into them. Since the typical Bat eats its own weight in mosquitoes every evening, they help keep those little nuisances under control. The problem with where Lars lives is that winter may be too cold for Bats to survive.
This man inspires me to no end, and I practice skills you provide us frequently with so far, great success. Your philosophy is identical with mine. Thank you and keep putting out videos.
Lucky, those mosquitoes look relatively docile and not aggressive. A lot of mosquitoes in Ontario are like machines. They attack you faster than an alcoholic would go after vodka after a week without getting any.
I really hate using mosquito repellent! You know the mosquitos must be bad if I break down to the point that I spray myself with DEET! Among other concerns, I'm really paranoid about it getting on, and then breaking down/ruining my outdoor equipment.
mountaincoffee Try a repellent with picaridin. It does not plasticize like DEET and it's effective. Bottom line....It won't wreck expensive gear and it repels many biting nasties.
Anyone who spends lots of time in the woods will get some resistance to mosquito bites. Start of summer bites will itch and swell, end of fall the bites are mildly annoying and go away within a day. Long loose clothing helps.
Funny vid and I completely agree: stay calm. I’ve been doing deep forest scouting in wetlands and hardwood forests alike. One thing that helped a lot and kept me cool was wearing a loose fitting ghillie suit; the very thin mesh kind which hangs loosely and with the fake leaves it confuses the skeeters. That suit is treated with permethrin as well. Never had an issue with that setup and of course you blend into the environment better too.
DEET is actually made from a flower Lars. It at least starts out life organic and natural, LOL. Personally I love DEET, when I was in the Army training in Georgia, we usually applied it once in the morning under our camo face paint (it helped in application!), then we went through a day of training hardly needed any touch ups till evening. Fort Lewis Washington is NOTORIOUS for giant mosquitos and the DEET helped survive many years of training there as well. I don't go into the deep woods without it, ever. 100% DEET is the best of course; outside of melting plastic and making you lips numb, it works better than anything else, ever. Permethrin is a dry or wet clothing treatment that will keep them off whatever you are wearing. We used it in Iraq and it was quite effective.
I have some 40% DEET and it works well. Especially if rubbed into the skin. Then it lasts for a few hours. Yeah it is a great paint remover :) I gotta look into that Permethrin ..
Permethrin comes in two types, a powder and a liquid. I believe the liquid will last longer and is less fuss because it is spray on and let dry. The powder is a mess. You put it into a plastic trash bag, throw in your clothes and start shaking, hoping it covers everything, LOL. It is very useful for overall no fuss protection. The liquid version is actually quite durable and lasts a few wash cycles, so it does not have to be put on every time you go into the woods. Of course I have 6 toes on my feet now, but hey, it's worth it ;-)
This sounds ridiculous, but when I used to trap turtles along the Miami river here in Ohio, we used to wear red long sleeve shirts, and it actually kept away a lot of mosquitos and deer flies. They associate red with blood, therefore perceive you as sickly or diseased, as if you are one big wound. Anyways, love your channel, Jesus bless you and your family.
I use ballistol, it is also great working and my meaning is about it, it is also good when you sweating. We are also used to mosquitoes here, we have a lot of them here. Thx for sharing. Lg Mike
Interresting. Do you mean the Ballistol gun oil or their stichfrei repellent? If it's an oil, petrolleum-based product, do you think it's a good idea to use some other brand like WD40? Tell me more. I was thinking about using diesel fuel, vasoline or a bit of wax in turpentine.
mosquitoes used to scare the shit out of me when i was a kid. And those giand blood sucking flies. Now i just do not give a shit unless they trying to get eaten by me. hate repellents as it gets into my eyes or food or water with sweat
Totally agree with you. I never use any repellents, I do have a self-made attachable net to my boonie hat though. I learned that mosquitoes are just to be used to the hard way. Once, I had 8-12 horseflies (слепень) bite me in a single spot on my leg during one day. I was on a boat and had to sit in a certain way, that part of my skin was exposed. So, by the evening, my leg got swollen and hurt quite a bit (it even stopped itching, just pain, so much damage was done). And then, it came to my attention, that mosquitoes just stopped existing for me. I sat by a fire with people next to me applying repellents and cursing about huge amounts of mosquitoes, while I didn't notice any at all. At that moment I realized that it's ~50% all in your mind and ~50% body's adaptation to them. Since then, I don't use any repellents.
Wow I never thought of Russia as being infested with mosquito's. It makes sense though from what Ive heard and seen on video of how bad they are in Alaska. Yuuge! Just as bad a menace is noseeums in my area. I guess their similiar to sand fleas...they ll eat you alive. Not sure about your strategy on building up a tolerance. I agree with Bradley, dont let them get to you. The Best!
I had no idea these voracious bugs were like this in colder climes, I always assumed that we people in tropical areas only suffered them. Still learning at 55 years of age
Colder areas we only get them during the summer. All the insects die when it gets cold, then they come back in the spring. I believe most insects are dormant in the ground during the winter, then the babies thaw out and come back into the air in the spring when everything thaws out.
You can say that in colder climates mosquito can be more voracious in the summer. In tropical climate they are in no hurry to get your blood. In cold climate they only have the summer to reproduce they will use every opportunity to feast so they can lay eggs before dying from the cold winter.
I'm from Manitoba Canada and have lived in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Columbia and nothing compares to the mosquitos right here in MB. There might be as many in those places but it's too hot even into the night for them to come out. It's 30 Celsius at night in lots of these tropical places and mosquitos hate that hot shit. There's like a 3 hour period where they come out in full force....then it's daylight again right quick. Continental Russia is very similar to Canada. My Dutch relatives where shocked at out giant mosquitos...called them blood sucking birds lol. Same with the 4 exchange change students we had from Japan
Horse flies bite through clothes! I got bitten heavily in the High Fens, Belgium, a month ago. It was swollen like hell the day afterwards and hurted. Took nearly a week until my leg was fine again. Don't know what's wrong with me, but apparently they prefer to bite me over others.
Live above the tree line. If not: Cover up and ensure the clothing is close enough nit to be mosquito puncture proof. True, thick wool does work but there are plenty of lighter weight alternatives. You can over time become local immune to some extent but go somewhere new and they may take a liking to you. Get bitten too much and it can become a health issue, and some of the bugs they carry can be lethal. Depends how you body reacts to those found; some people hardy react or attract at all. Find out what the locals are doing, which may or may not be enough. The reason some places are empty of people, or empty at certain times of year, is that midge or mosquitoes are intolerable. People only tough it out if forced to. Toughing it out is like "anyone can make themselves uncomfortable". The trick is to do whatever is necessary to be comfortable and if that means 100% Deet, or some local remedy, then do so. So no, I disagree that machoing it out is a good policy. Though denying yourself an adventure is not either. Preparation, and try to find a working solution to the problem.
Love your channel I live in Manitoba Canada which yours and mine environments are very similar and I hate mosquitos lol I have used all kinds of store made and homemade repellents that only work for a very short time. About 5 years ago I started using Thermacell I have to say it is fantastic ! Like you I do lots of hunting in Spring and fall/ hiking and do lot of survival training in the outdoors This item is one thing that is in all my backpacks plus regular repellent . Keep up your amazing channel I have learned a lot and have used some of your ideas in survival training and they worked AWESOME !
We actually had a cold snap today, it was only 84 today. Much better than the sauna it's been with +100 degree temps for many days the past month. You are a pro, I don't think I would much like those conditions with all those mosquitoes and the high humidity. Thanks for taking us along and I'm glad you're getting plenty of help with the vehicle and such. I will do more when I can, thank you for all the awesome videos brother!
We played a game once. Me and my friend took our shirts off and sat as long as we could bare it in a cloud of mosquito's. After that, i looked like an AID"s patient for a few hours, but the body got used to that poison so the next time, one mosquito bite wasn't even noticed. That's how we do it in montana.
Well heck Ryan, it's obvious that you don't work for the Montana Chamber of Commerce! Your state motto, "Oro Y Plata" does not mention anything about "Clouds of Mosquito's"!!
@@clarkeugene5727 They wont mention the super fund site in lockwood. The coal burning power plant that "acid rains" everything out of lockwood. The oil refinery's upstream and down. The ground water pollution near the river from old dumps. That city has many problems just under the surface far worse than mosquito's.
@@clarkeugene5727 Well that's just Billings. Butte is bad. Laurel is probably not so good. The rest of the state is fine. Groceries and heat bills will be higher. Less selection.
It makes sense. I remember living in the tropics in Australia, when i first moved there i used to get bitten all the time. After a year or so i didn't receive any bites. But all the news guys to our work would be complaining of them. March flys though, they can get stuffed , they hurt. haha
Survival Russia lol I can't stand them but I've noticed they don't like me as much as everyone else... I have problems with chiggers & ticks.... I have Lyme disease. I got it from a tick bite. It sucks... Happy Hunting from Kansas USA
I remember in Florida when the "vegetarian-natural" camping crowd tried the old Citronella oil. They got munched. While my Deep Woods Off with a booster shot of 35% DEET did me the trick.
I use the Repel 100% DEET a.co/erwjH1B . It doesn't bother my skin but it would be a good idea to try it on a small area before dousing yourself the first time. It will sting on cuts and places you've been scratching.
I’ve found the same. Picardin the second but deet is the first and it makes my skin red. Most important is to use the sports version of any brand. They last hours and not 10 min.
Not sure if they grow in Russia but Cat Tails are a great mosquito repellent. In fact I suspect the little green repellent coils you can buy are probably made from them because the smell is identical. Anyway you collect some of the brown "tails" from the plant and burn them like a large incense stick and no more mosquitoes. What is great is the plant tends to grow in wetlands and swampy places where mosquitoes are the worst.
Here in australia the mosquitos pick you up & fly you away to feast. Smearing mud on the exposed areas of your skin not covered in clothing helps to keep them at bay
Hej Lars - you're a brave man! My approach is similar (not identical): Longsleeve summer clothing, headnet, permetherin on the clothing against ticks and some deet on my hat. And loooots of patience & a cool mood. It worked in Karelia & Sweden in the woods. At the camp I used one of those slow-glowing anti-mosquito-spirals. A pleasant smell and quite effective. ATB, Gereon
I live in FLA. I normally use deet but tried washing in an organic lemon grass soap. Couldn't believe they did not bite me. I don't think they like lemon!
Great video as usual! For my part I've never had any insect replant actually work....I always get bitten to death by the bastards. Don't know how you manage to just sit there and 'get used to them' - you must be as tough as nails! I learnt very early on, that covering up in long sleeved shirts + hat was the only thing that worked for me: I've actually sat and watched a mozy bite me through the insect repellent - bastards ! :-)
in honduras i was in an open cabin at night and luckily i had electricity so i would just put a fan on high and point it at my head.. that would solve the problem
"If I'm always protecting my self from mosquitoes, I would be a weaker man." Damn.... that hit my soul in the face... Fu#$ mosquitoes, I'm a got damn alpha.
@@LZRxHWK damn.... that's deep. Luckily I was baptized at the age of 8, have strong family values, grew up to be what I feel is a good person, got married 10 years ago l, and am currently raising 3 wonderful kids. So maybe I hit the highlight points?😅😅😅 all things aside, I've learned in my experience that being an alpha is 100% depending on mental attitude and confidence. And also not spraying yourself with insecticides lol. Godspeed ✌
@@LZRxHWK thank you sir, you seem kind. A side note... I was not put off by your comment personally, however I could see how they way you wanted to convey your message may seem overbearing and may turn people away from the intent of your message. In the future you may consider wording what you say in a different, and less straightforward fashion. I agree we as people should spread the message of God, however there might be more success with a softer approach. It may help more people listen and not feel "attacked" and actually give more consideration to words. Just a friendly suggestion between 2 strangers! Peace to you brother
I agree with your attitude about mosquitoes and other biting insects. I come from New Hampshire where we have clouds of mosquitoes and black flies. If you start working up to it, you can deal with a lot of bugs. I've found that avoiding scented products like soaps, shampoos, and perfumes makes a big difference. I hate deet products because they make me nauseous in the heat.
A few months ago I was out in the woods. Got bit to hell. And I was thinking "what gives?!" I used to be in the woods/outdoors all the time as a kid/teenager and hardly ever remember getting bit. The only thing I can think, is I'm a lot slower now and will stop to take breaks. Whereas when I was younger I was jogging, jumping, running, moving pretty quickly.
In the army we would dip our field uniforms in big garbage cans with a .5% mixture of permethrin and water it would last for several washes. Usually it would last an entire summer of training. I don't suggest you buy the .5 mixture specifically made for clothing they charge stupid prices. You can get the 10% permethrin bottles that can be watered down and do a whole lot more clothes for the price. But if you have pets especially cats keep them away from it. Especially the concentrated stuff. Like all chemicals you have to be careful and read instructions.
I have Irish skin ... every mosquito replant gives me a rash .. I LITERALLY must shower within 4 or 5 hours of applying it .. and even then I can only use it once a week! ... I have old 98% DEET and newer 25% .. makes no diffeence in my skin rash ... but 98% works MUCH better!
Thermacell.com/ Check out the site. I used this 10-12hrs at a time while bear hunting in Canada with may flies so thick there was no way they could be ignored! I'd put the thermacell device next to me, wait 5mins and then was able to take all the netting off for the next 12hrs. It absolutely works and it great for campsites and still hunting.
Survival Russia I don't know what it would cost to send it to you but they're not much more than twenty USD a unit. Pretty cheap IMO. As long as the wind is pretty calm, THEY WORK
There is a guy econolodge that did a test with multiple mosquito repellent. Thermacell reduced but I don’t think completely made them disappear. It worked the best. His conclusion is that skin repellent is the best. I’ve been in similar to this before in south east Asia. 32c and 80-90 percent humidity. Wearing that type of clothes would give you heat stroke. Let me tell you deet works the best, I’ve test everything. Buy the 15 percent sport version. Sport that is sweat and water proof will last much longer. Also I use something similar to thermacell which is not too effective if there is wind. Also I bring a mosquito racket. Yup. I keep it in the backpack and if I need to I go on the offense. There is nothing more satisfying!! Physical protection is the best. Any kind of netting that is not close to the skin. If you want you can treat permethrin liquid on your clothes but to be honest I don’t know if it works. But if you decide to get the thermacell, do the butane cartridge mod. You can find the instructions on UA-cam. Then you can refill them cheaply. Also instead of buying new thermacell mats, you can buy some liquid mosquito repellent that you plug in. Use that liquid to refill the spent thermacell pad. It’s a cheap way to run a thermacell.
Oh the sound..I am so itchy now..lol..when I'm bitten by mosquitos in the UK the bite site grows huge and turns blue, green and purple, I look a right mess! and it'll itch for up to 3 weeks, this never happened when I was bitten by them in Denmark!
Walked all across Europe and Finland was a hard time...and I make my own stuff. One part babyoil one part dethol....it keeps them away, for a while but also doesn't itch so much if they bite and dethol desinfectie it....happy scratching from Holland!!
"That which does not kill us, makes us stronger." --Conan the Barbarian (plaigarized ca. 4,000 years later by Friedrich Nietzche) You have serious mosquitos there. At least here in Louisiana, they mostly take a break during the daytime and come out to feast at night.
I have a problem with mosquitoes throughout the day. Kisatchie National Forrest is very unforgiving with its mosquito populations. It isn’t that bad if you can stay on the move though.
Great video as always Lars! Aye, I think it's good to keep yourself from getting to frustrated with all of the misquitos. Having thicker clothing definitely helps keep them from biting you. On your previous video I suggested using permethrin. Sorry if my suggestion sounded like a command or something. I've heard it lasts about 6 weeks when applied to clothing, doesn't have any negative health issues, and works more as a barrier between you and the insects rather than a repellent. So if any of that sounded interesting, I'd suggest trying it out sometime or something. I'm not sure about the insects out where you live, but the ones where I live can carry some nasty diseases and whatnot.
Great video Lars and I can attest to the mosquitoes and during our 9 day canoe trip up North they were brutal. My buddy's family had permethrin clothing and found it did not help as much as one expected. Most sprays in Canada only have 20-30% deet. Even this past weekends canoe trip the bugs were really bad only on the portages in the bush or at night at sunset or early morning at 5:30 when we got up, moving seems to be the way to escape them or a screen tent. On the canoe trip un North we had all anticipated wearing bug nets 24/7 but that was not the case. Thanks for another great video
Two things: 1) When you were talking about the chanterelles and the mosquitoes were zooming around your cam, seems there was more than just you and the mosquitoes out there. Some forest spirits were singing in the background. 2) I agree with you. We have many mosquitoes here in the tropics as well. And yes, it is possible to get used to them. I did the same thing, rather than go out and buy all kinds of expensive remedies.
As always - great advice. I agree with you on channels that do little more than gear reviews. You help remind me that one of the the most important survival tools is attitude.
In the UK, midges are a big problem seasonally in Scotland. I very effective solution is the use of a 'head net'. A loosely fitting mesh worn over the head.
I wish I had my mom’s blood, I don’t think she’s ever been bitten by a mosquito. When she was in Vietnam, they told everyone they had to wear bug repellent, she told them , “I never have, nor will I ever, wear bug repellent.” Everyone that had applied the repellent were still getting attacked, while no mosquitoes bothered her at all.
I'm getting itchy just watching
reorg, I feel the same way. Reminds me of Louisianna coastal are of the US. The mosquitos almost block out the sun when they start to swarm.
If you don't scratch it, it won't turn into a welp. You can also swab it with alcohol and it'll definitely not itch.
That's what I do
I'm swatting em,,,, LOL
The problem with Lars "out feeding the mosquitos" is that, since he is such a strong guy, his blood is creating a new breed of super mosquito! : ] The rest of us are doomed!
LOL!
if that is true, then it goes to reason that there are stoney surfer mosquitoes in my hometown, lol! I got "used to nature" by feeding thousands of them one night at the canal near my house when waiting for my parents to go to sleep, while on mushrooms...not Chantrelles. I just let them feed, so now I'm immune to their bites, or at least there is never a sting.
Survival of the fittest...
"Super malaria" now in S.E.Asia!! For real
LOL.
The best insect repellent = winter time russia
Very true!! :)
hmmm there are some clothing that are made to defeat the lil buggers.i would like temp and sweat control and bug control.like shoes and ammo and food, it is part and parcel of being out. as for camp....def need a screen situation. hygiene and health considerations are important, if you are far away from help and get sick....and most of all when out, sleep area and eating area are vitally important for good mood, positive attitude and a place to rest and recover. snow helps for sure
Sure, until the mosquitoes discover parkas.
I watched your video with a headset, it was torture :(
Me too. I find myself smacking a phantom mosquito.
i worked in the maine woods logging. in maine the mosquitoes and blackflies are big. they have napkins around their necks and carry and knife and fork when they come to feast. the usual method for the blackflies and mosquitioes is to work together in harpooning you all the same time then pick you up and carry you off. it is not unusual to see human and animal carcasses hanging in trees throughout the forest drained dry of their blood. i was in the process of eating lunch one day fighting the bugs from being carried off and i noticed a french canadian logger working in the area sitting there completely undisturbed. i asked him what his secret was and he smiled pulled a raw onion out of his lunch box and took a big bite just like eating an apple. "one a day keeps the bugs away" he replied.
fuck that, I don't even like grilled onions.
white rice, and a couple slices of onion, awesome, but dont eat it all in one go, it will climb to your nose.
that would give me serious stomach problems. i'd be just farting 24/7.
Onions work great as polar bear repellent. I haven't seen one in 60 years.
Onions are high in sulfur and sulfur is used in insecticides, so there might be something to it.
Michael Breen Maine skeeters are bad, but they they call the mosquito the state bird of Alaska (born in Anchorage, live in Mass), can you imagine? I used DEET 50 while canoeing down the Saco river & got chemical burns from it, still got eaten alive.
As a U S. Marine for many years, this is not wise. Mosquitos do more than just bite; you are sharing body fluids with every mosquito that bites you, as well as any and everything that they have bitten. Not smart long-term.
I found, that the most cost-effective and protective measures to deploy against all biting insects is of all things; extra-strength ben gay. Put on face, head/neck (including hair), exposed skin and clothing.
Sure, it heats up a little but much better than encephalitis. Lasts much longer than all other safe repellents and costs pennies per use.
Try it!
Yes something greasy so it won't get sweated off.
@@dannygjk try it, it works. I've used it in forest, mountain, high desert and jungle environments. The other things stop working long before Ben Gay does.
Another thing that works a little better is, Avon's "Skin So Soft" oil, but not as long term as Ben Gay.
Dan Kelly grow up
Urban Defensive Tactics yea mosquitos are the number 1 killer in the world they claimed more lives than anything else
I guess you missed the point of "Don't be a pussy" . He clearly shows you he uses repellant, just do not over do it and freak out over a few Bits. But I guess you missed that with your manly man Eyes burning from the Ben Gay bath.
Those Siberian alien mosquitos are still trying to come through my monitor! I'll have to shut down the "portal" again. I feel like there already here. I can hear them, and I'm starting to get itching everywhere...
LOOOL :)
I've been places where the mosquitos were so thick, I couldn't see a 3 inch dial gauge when held at arms length. There's no getting used to that.
where was this?
I was out on a hike with several folks from our community and one person said that the mosquitoes were getting pretty bad. I think at that time I had one mosquito flying around me. lol. You are very correct. When in an area where the mosquito population is extreme, a person does learn to live with them without being too annoyed. They are not enjoyable but as long as a person is moving, the mosquitoes really are not too bad as you said.
I am very interested in how well your homemade mosquito repellent works and how it is made. I would like to see a video on that if you ever decide to make one on the subject.
All the best my friend.
Recently saw a documentary about Russian trappers and they boiled down birch bark into a sort of oil which they used as a repellent.
I know that stuff. You have to dilute it with plant oil or fat. My own recipe consists partly of something similar.
Survival Russia make the video on making it! (Liked and subscribed)
Was it, Happy People, the documentary by Werner Herzog?
@@SurvivalRussia Why didn't you share a link to that video in the description, or actually share that recipe in this video?
fuferito yep that was the movie. On amazon prime or Netflix...I forget, but it’s a good one to watch.
Getting used to it is one solution however mosquitoes can carry many diseases.
You are a tough man! I wonder how many mosquitoes you could catch in those home made traps?
LOL...I've just subscribed to your channel after watching multiple of your videos over the last few months while I've been on sick leave after a surgery and have to laugh that the very first video I see upon subscribing is about Mosquitoes. What you're describing is exactly what I deal with on a regular basis here in Northern Ontario. Thanks for providing me with some truly enjoyable out door survival type videos while i've been unable to go out and do this stuff myself. Keep up the good work.
I live in Florida, we probably have every mosquito species known to man.. when im outdoors and wearing long sleeves people look at me like I'm mad yes its 80% humidity and 92 degrees F/ 33 C but I'd rather be swimming in my own sweat for a couple of hours then waking up in the middle of the night in an endless scratching fest. and mosquito aren't the ONLY bitey things. No-see-ums I wonder if you get those little bastards in the bogs of russia?
Florida born and raised. I work outside in this majestic weather, everything from grass to metal. Long sleeves and pants? Yes please. I might sweat my ass off, but my body temp doesn't skyrocket like when I'm wearing shorts and a tshirt.
@@Jhulinare Ive been here a couple years now, and im still trying to figure out the best way to regulate in the summer heat. Coming from the frozen north, its not been easy.
Did a few days in Big Cypress couple weeks ago, i thought i was gonna have to call in the PJs to come save my ass from blood loss.
God damnit, ive gotten so soft.
Yellow flies
I can’t get used to big huge burning itchy welts. I don’t deet myself or I WOULD deet myself to death as you say! I try to use lavender oil. People seem to love it and ask what I’m wearing or what is it they are smelling. But like you said, you sweat a LOT and I have to keep applying it just as I would if I was using deet. The lavender oil seems to burn a bit I guess because of open pores. But the burn dosnt last long and it keeps them off me. Deet feels horrible on the skin. Lavender feels similar to deet but I’d rather use the lavender. I’ve gotten deet in my mouth from touching my arm and it’s not a good taste!
Carbon dioxide is thier main attractant. They are pretty poor flyers so if you can get a breeze you're good. If not, lots of nasty protozans get spread through bites.
Master Tracker I'm from the swamps of Southeastern Georgia so grew up with lots of bugs. I don't particularly like to use insecticides, but like Lars said it's only necessary in situations where you have to stick around in an area and keep activities to a minimum such as hunting. My last little trip to the sand pit I stayed covered with DEET because the sand flys were so bad and carriers of Leishmaniasis. It was 35% and burned when you put it on so you have to balance exposure with risk.
what else besides malaria? and malaria i believe is only carried by the female anapholes mosquito
dengue fever. I think I spelled it correctly.
Mr Jerry
Encephalitis Virus
Chikungunya Virus
West Nile Virus
Yellow Fever
Zika Virus
Filariasis Infection
Tularemia
in addition to dengue fever posted by others
Those viruses are not present in every part of the world
I'm a O+ blood type that mosquitoes love.
Worst me and my sister had on vacation as 9-10 year olds from Florida in 1974 was fishing on Lake Erie near Huron, Ohio and we were wondering where all the local kids went we were fishing around, about 3-4pm and we found out at about 5pm in summer the mosquitoes descended. It was still light out in tee shirts and shorts. We were covered in black mosquitoes, sweep them off and leave streaks of blood behind, then more to replace them, longest 1/4" we had to run in our lives, not to say we were in tears by the time we got to our aunts house. Grandfather got made at us because we dropped the fishing gear behind and didn't bring it home. Had to go back and get it after finding long pants and shirt and some mosquito spray. I still remember that mosquito terror to this day.
Later grew up in central/north Florida and got used to them a bit camping and farming. If there is a mosquito in a quarter mile of me it will find me to this day at 56.
Gnarly
Personally I like to spray Deet on my cap, shoulders, and boots (for ticks.) keeps Deet off of my skin and is relatively effective. Multi day trips out of kayaks I'll pack a Citronella candle. Sometimes. Love this channel sir.
Oh God they have sensed me on the other side of the UA-cam screen, I hear them trying to get through...
Used DEET once when my friend and I got lost on a long portage during a canoe trip here in Ontario....Put it on and within a minute I could *taste it in my mouth*...Never used it again. Can't understand how people can ignore the health risk. It's gotta' be carcinogenic. Love your videos Lars!
Absolutely agree! Horrifying how long it’s taken for people to understand we never should have used chemicals in everything as was done. Now we’re seeing companies backtrack & actively offer safe/green/non-toxic alternatives. My god, humans are dumb.
Don’t put it directly on your skin spritz a little on your collar and hat.
@Colin Killian No dude. Be safe.
The dog & I went to the eastern Sierra Rock Creek Lake one summer night. Our arrival was right at dusk. The mossies ate us alive. I felt so sorry for my Malinois Bud. Luckily I'm not too reactive & still had a great fishing trip, but that sound evokes quite a memory.
You nailed it. In Scotland we have midges.
When I go gill walking with friends that don't go often I hate it when they want a rest.
The midges attack.
There is a reason with midges. They can only survive in still air. If the air is moving, wind or a person causing movement they can't survive the conditions.
Northern and eastern Russia have midges too. In some places just have, in some places have FREAKING HUGE SWARMS of it, It depends season and wether.
I live in northern ont...our mosquitos are so big they beep when they back up...but the black flies are the worst..but i deal with it.. Because i love the bush..they are useful though they keep the tourist. away..
Black flies, little black flies.
Black flies are indeed the worst. There is no 'just deal with it' when theres literally 500 of them on you at once.
@@georgecostanza9978 i go through about a can of deep wds off every 5days ..i spray it all over my ears face neck 1st thing and apply it maybe twice after..usually it's enough.i think they don't like my chemistry others with me just give up.guess I'm lucky..but it does get aggravating when they go up your nose and in your mouth..
In my area in Oklahoma when gone camping friends who get bit once or twice while I’ll have been bitten 20 or 30 times. So I started to look it up there are certain blood types and body chemistry’s that are much more attractive to mosquitoes.
O pos here & they 💜 me.....
Yes this experimentally approved.
Don't go where there are mosquitoes, cover up as much as possible, wear thick clothing. Use a flame thrower, walk with a cow ahead of you that is constantly farting, they will go after that .
One of the very best UA-cam channels. Go for it Lars👍
One thing I found which helps with mosquitoes is all natural - several years ago, I planted some Spearmint in my yard, and let it run wild. I take some of the leaves, somewhat crush them by rubbing them in my hands, then rub the leaves on my skin. That covers the scent of my blood quite well, so most mosquitoes leave me be.
Another big help is the common Bat. I put up "Bat Boxes" on every tree in my yard, and it didn't take long for the bats to move into them. Since the typical Bat eats its own weight in mosquitoes every evening, they help keep those little nuisances under control. The problem with where Lars lives is that winter may be too cold for Bats to survive.
DEET is effective it makes you wonder about the safety of a product that will melt plastic
it also removes automotive paint. i had a bottle of Deep Woods OFF leak in the door of my truck... took the paint off right down to primer level.
This man inspires me to no end, and I practice skills you provide us frequently with so far, great success. Your philosophy is identical with mine. Thank you and keep putting out videos.
Watching this video make me insanely itchy and wanna swat/scratch everywhere on me. You surely are a stronger man than I
Lucky, those mosquitoes look relatively docile and not aggressive.
A lot of mosquitoes in Ontario are like machines. They attack you faster than an alcoholic would go after vodka after a week without getting any.
I really hate using mosquito repellent! You know the mosquitos must be bad if I break down to the point that I spray myself with DEET! Among other concerns, I'm really paranoid about it getting on, and then breaking down/ruining my outdoor equipment.
mountaincoffee Try a repellent with picaridin. It does not plasticize like DEET and it's effective. Bottom line....It won't wreck expensive gear and it repels many biting nasties.
Anyone who spends lots of time in the woods will get some resistance to mosquito bites. Start of summer bites will itch and swell, end of fall the bites are mildly annoying and go away within a day. Long loose clothing helps.
Good luck with that where I used to live for over 30 years.
I am allergic to mosquitoes, I heath them, I find one on my house, and I do not stop till is dead.
Kill'em All! :)
Blast them. Just be aware that mortar rounds are rather hard on the decor.
@@annoyed707 i do the same,, and i will stay up half the night hunting down a fly.
Good, unless you live in Louisiana... It is like saying, get used to the piranha while they rip you to shreds.. but of course, calm helps everything.
Avoiding getting bitten by flying dirty syringes does not make you "a weaker man".
Yea...but being scared to go out because of Mosquitos would be bad...
Yes it does
@@nicholasshackleferd2546 I can't be blamed for what ur uncle Rusty did to you.
Funny vid and I completely agree: stay calm. I’ve been doing deep forest scouting in wetlands and hardwood forests alike. One thing that helped a lot and kept me cool was wearing a loose fitting ghillie suit; the very thin mesh kind which hangs loosely and with the fake leaves it confuses the skeeters. That suit is treated with permethrin as well. Never had an issue with that setup and of course you blend into the environment better too.
DEET is actually made from a flower Lars. It at least starts out life organic and natural, LOL. Personally I love DEET, when I was in the Army training in Georgia, we usually applied it once in the morning under our camo face paint (it helped in application!), then we went through a day of training hardly needed any touch ups till evening. Fort Lewis Washington is NOTORIOUS for giant mosquitos and the DEET helped survive many years of training there as well. I don't go into the deep woods without it, ever. 100% DEET is the best of course; outside of melting plastic and making you lips numb, it works better than anything else, ever. Permethrin is a dry or wet clothing treatment that will keep them off whatever you are wearing. We used it in Iraq and it was quite effective.
I have some 40% DEET and it works well. Especially if rubbed into the skin. Then it lasts for a few hours. Yeah it is a great paint remover :) I gotta look into that Permethrin ..
Permethrin comes in two types, a powder and a liquid. I believe the liquid will last longer and is less fuss because it is spray on and let dry. The powder is a mess. You put it into a plastic trash bag, throw in your clothes and start shaking, hoping it covers everything, LOL. It is very useful for overall no fuss protection. The liquid version is actually quite durable and lasts a few wash cycles, so it does not have to be put on every time you go into the woods. Of course I have 6 toes on my feet now, but hey, it's worth it ;-)
Lavender lotion works miracles!!! I credit my sweet wife with this knowledge. From America with love to our brothers and sisters in Russia.
This sounds ridiculous, but when I used to trap turtles along the Miami river here in Ohio, we used to wear red long sleeve shirts, and it actually kept away a lot of mosquitos and deer flies. They associate red with blood, therefore perceive you as sickly or diseased, as if you are one big wound. Anyways, love your channel, Jesus bless you and your family.
I hope ur right im in nky ima give that a try!
Title: "How to handle ... mosquitos"
First scene: Passing by with a huge gun ...
Me: visualizing ... :)
Lol the guns probably for bears or something
*Proceeds to Shoot in All directions *
Gun's 4 deer flys
I use ballistol, it is also great working and my meaning is about it, it is also good when you sweating.
We are also used to mosquitoes here, we have a lot of them here.
Thx for sharing.
Lg
Mike
Interresting. Do you mean the Ballistol gun oil or their stichfrei repellent?
If it's an oil, petrolleum-based product, do you think it's a good idea to use some other brand like WD40? Tell me more. I was thinking about using diesel fuel, vasoline or a bit of wax in turpentine.
mosquitoes used to scare the shit out of me when i was a kid. And those giand blood sucking flies. Now i just do not give a shit unless they trying to get eaten by me. hate repellents as it gets into my eyes or food or water with sweat
You mean the "Slepin"? LOL They are bad, but we have a few other "smaller" ones which are bad too.
Yep, slepin guys are annoying. and ovod ones as well. indeed there was more of them than mosquitoes in fields i used to cut grass at back in days
Totally agree with you. I never use any repellents, I do have a self-made attachable net to my boonie hat though.
I learned that mosquitoes are just to be used to the hard way. Once, I had 8-12 horseflies (слепень) bite me in a single spot on my leg during one day. I was on a boat and had to sit in a certain way, that part of my skin was exposed. So, by the evening, my leg got swollen and hurt quite a bit (it even stopped itching, just pain, so much damage was done). And then, it came to my attention, that mosquitoes just stopped existing for me. I sat by a fire with people next to me applying repellents and cursing about huge amounts of mosquitoes, while I didn't notice any at all. At that moment I realized that it's ~50% all in your mind and ~50% body's adaptation to them. Since then, I don't use any repellents.
Mosquitoes nearly drove me mad in the Army.
Wow I never thought of Russia as being infested with mosquito's. It makes sense though from what Ive heard and seen on video of how bad they are in Alaska. Yuuge! Just as bad a menace is noseeums in my area. I guess their similiar to sand fleas...they ll eat you alive. Not sure about your strategy on building up a tolerance. I agree with Bradley, dont let them get to you. The Best!
I watched your Vid and now I am going in search of the Mosquito's UA-cam channel "50 Billion of us gang attacked a Russian Man's Channel"
Bruh I have headphones on when I heard the first mosquito come by the camera I actually swatted at my ear, I was not prepared for that.
I had no idea these voracious bugs were like this in colder climes, I always assumed that we people in tropical areas only suffered them. Still learning at 55 years of age
Colder areas we only get them during the summer. All the insects die when it gets cold, then they come back in the spring. I believe most insects are dormant in the ground during the winter, then the babies thaw out and come back into the air in the spring when everything thaws out.
@@BrettonFerguson how could they come back when they all die?
INSTALL GENTOO catch a fly and put it in your freezer. Leave it a few days. When you take it out and it thaws, it will be alive.
You can say that in colder climates mosquito can be more voracious in the summer. In tropical climate they are in no hurry to get your blood. In cold climate they only have the summer to reproduce they will use every opportunity to feast so they can lay eggs before dying from the cold winter.
I'm from Manitoba Canada and have lived in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Columbia and nothing compares to the mosquitos right here in MB. There might be as many in those places but it's too hot even into the night for them to come out. It's 30 Celsius at night in lots of these tropical places and mosquitos hate that hot shit. There's like a 3 hour period where they come out in full force....then it's daylight again right quick. Continental Russia is very similar to Canada.
My Dutch relatives where shocked at out giant mosquitos...called them blood sucking birds lol. Same with the 4 exchange change students we had from Japan
Thank you for making this..... I think I can help many people with it. But it is fun watching people squirm for a while and attract all the attention.
Horse flies are worse!
But Gnat's top the list. The good thing about horse flies is that they are slow and you can hear them :)
Horse flies bite through clothes! I got bitten heavily in the High Fens, Belgium, a month ago. It was swollen like hell the day afterwards and hurted. Took nearly a week until my leg was fine again. Don't know what's wrong with me, but apparently they prefer to bite me over others.
Live above the tree line.
If not:
Cover up and ensure the clothing is close enough nit to be mosquito puncture proof. True, thick wool does work but there are plenty of lighter weight alternatives.
You can over time become local immune to some extent but go somewhere new and they may take a liking to you.
Get bitten too much and it can become a health issue, and some of the bugs they carry can be lethal. Depends how you body reacts to those found; some people hardy react or attract at all.
Find out what the locals are doing, which may or may not be enough. The reason some places are empty of people, or empty at certain times of year, is that midge or mosquitoes are intolerable.
People only tough it out if forced to. Toughing it out is like "anyone can make themselves uncomfortable". The trick is to do whatever is necessary to be comfortable and if that means 100% Deet, or some local remedy, then do so. So no, I disagree that machoing it out is a good policy. Though denying yourself an adventure is not either. Preparation, and try to find a working solution to the problem.
I keep waiting for the mosquitoes to steal his camera.
Love your channel
I live in Manitoba Canada which yours and mine environments are very similar and I hate mosquitos lol
I have used all kinds of store made and homemade repellents that only work for a very short time.
About 5 years ago I started using Thermacell I have to say it is fantastic !
Like you I do lots of hunting in Spring and fall/ hiking and do lot of survival training in the outdoors
This item is one thing that is in all my backpacks plus regular repellent .
Keep up your amazing channel I have learned a lot and have used some of your ideas in survival training and they worked AWESOME !
Survival russia insect solution is solution for everything: just deal with it.
We actually had a cold snap today, it was only 84 today. Much better than the sauna it's been with +100 degree temps for many days the past month. You are a pro, I don't think I would much like those conditions with all those mosquitoes and the high humidity. Thanks for taking us along and I'm glad you're getting plenty of help with the vehicle and such. I will do more when I can, thank you for all the awesome videos brother!
We played a game once. Me and my friend took our shirts off and sat as long as we could bare it in a cloud of mosquito's. After that, i looked like an AID"s patient for a few hours, but the body got used to that poison so the next time, one mosquito bite wasn't even noticed. That's how we do it in montana.
Well heck Ryan, it's obvious that you don't work for the Montana Chamber of Commerce! Your state motto, "Oro Y Plata" does not mention anything about "Clouds of Mosquito's"!!
@@clarkeugene5727 They wont mention the super fund site in lockwood. The coal burning power plant that "acid rains" everything out of lockwood. The oil refinery's upstream and down. The ground water pollution near the river from old dumps. That city has many problems just under the surface far worse than mosquito's.
@@PACstove, sorry to hear that Ryan. I am retired, and I would still move to Montana if I could only get my wife to sign on.
@@clarkeugene5727 Well that's just Billings. Butte is bad. Laurel is probably not so good. The rest of the state is fine. Groceries and heat bills will be higher. Less selection.
It makes sense. I remember living in the tropics in Australia, when i first moved there i used to get bitten all the time. After a year or so i didn't receive any bites. But all the news guys to our work would be complaining of them. March flys though, they can get stuffed , they hurt. haha
Deet is the only thing I,ve found effective.
Me too. It last the longest anyway, if rubbed onto the skin well. I have just given in and just use repellent at camp :)
Survival Russia lol I can't stand them but I've noticed they don't like me as much as everyone else... I have problems with chiggers & ticks.... I have Lyme disease. I got it from a tick bite. It sucks... Happy Hunting from Kansas USA
I remember in Florida when the "vegetarian-natural" camping crowd tried the old Citronella oil. They got munched. While my Deep Woods Off with a booster shot of 35% DEET did me the trick.
I use the Repel 100% DEET a.co/erwjH1B . It doesn't bother my skin but it would be a good idea to try it on a small area before dousing yourself the first time. It will sting on cuts and places you've been scratching.
I’ve found the same. Picardin the second but deet is the first and it makes my skin red.
Most important is to use the sports version of any brand. They last hours and not 10 min.
You are a bigger man than I. Those mosquitos and their buzzing would get the better of me. Great videos 👍🏻
1 more for the "Itchy just watching" list.
Not sure if they grow in Russia but Cat Tails are a great mosquito repellent. In fact I suspect the little green repellent coils you can buy are probably made from them because the smell is identical. Anyway you collect some of the brown "tails" from the plant and burn them like a large incense stick and no more mosquitoes. What is great is the plant tends to grow in wetlands and swampy places where mosquitoes are the worst.
Not gonna lie , I just light cigarettes around me , keeps most away, smoke in general
Yea they Really dont like smoke...too bad my BioLite stove doesn't smoke/keep them away at all :(
Here in australia the mosquitos pick you up & fly you away to feast. Smearing mud on the exposed areas of your skin not covered in clothing helps to keep them at bay
Im getting anxious just from hearing them, must have jumped a good 30 times °_°
To calm down just like an animal does, great video Lars & good to watch it 2 & a bit years later!
The best skeeter repellant is four walls and a roof :D
Legend! Subscribing from north Queensland Australia, mosquito heaven here mate 👌
Thank you! I somehow believe you :)
"If I always protect myself from Mosquitoes, I will be a weaker Man". I am a WEAKER MAN!
Oh, I thought he said UYGHUR man, like this is Russian pride/self-identity, or something.
If you suffer hundreds of mosquito bites in an afternoon, that too can make you weak.
Hej Lars - you're a brave man! My approach is similar (not identical): Longsleeve summer clothing, headnet, permetherin on the clothing against ticks and some deet on my hat. And loooots of patience & a cool mood. It worked in Karelia & Sweden in the woods. At the camp I used one of those slow-glowing anti-mosquito-spirals. A pleasant smell and quite effective. ATB, Gereon
Why does he have a Denmark accent.
...... He's Danish.....
@@jeddy_bravo why I everything about Russia though.
@@Tr1Hard777 he lives in Russia
I live in FLA. I normally use deet but tried washing in an organic lemon grass soap. Couldn't believe they did not bite me. I don't think they like lemon!
You need to raise dragonflies. Billions of them. :{J
Great video as usual! For my part I've never had any insect replant actually work....I always get bitten to death by the bastards.
Don't know how you manage to just sit there and 'get used to them' - you must be as tough as nails! I learnt very early on, that covering up in long sleeved shirts + hat was the only thing that worked for me: I've actually sat and watched a mozy bite me through the insect repellent - bastards ! :-)
Every time i try to sleep, they fly inside my fucking ear !!!!!
and then i go full rage mode in the middle of the night and wanna kill everything and everybody that i see !
Fritz H. It is already enough if I just hear them during the Nicht. Nothing pisses me off more than mosquitos...
Fritz I always sleep with ear plugs. And half a bottle of snaps
Put ear plugs in. Works awesome.
in honduras i was in an open cabin at night and luckily i had electricity so i would just put a fan on high and point it at my head.. that would solve the problem
If 5:22 was the thumbnail people would think you’re detective Hank Shroeder and this could have 25M views 🤣
"If I'm always protecting my self from mosquitoes, I would be a weaker man." Damn.... that hit my soul in the face... Fu#$ mosquitoes, I'm a got damn alpha.
Malaria will also make you a weaker man lol
@@michaelk-j6123 😂🤣😂 facts lol
@@LZRxHWK damn.... that's deep. Luckily I was baptized at the age of 8, have strong family values, grew up to be what I feel is a good person, got married 10 years ago l, and am currently raising 3 wonderful kids. So maybe I hit the highlight points?😅😅😅 all things aside, I've learned in my experience that being an alpha is 100% depending on mental attitude and confidence. And also not spraying yourself with insecticides lol. Godspeed ✌
@@LZRxHWK thank you sir, you seem kind. A side note... I was not put off by your comment personally, however I could see how they way you wanted to convey your message may seem overbearing and may turn people away from the intent of your message. In the future you may consider wording what you say in a different, and less straightforward fashion. I agree we as people should spread the message of God, however there might be more success with a softer approach. It may help more people listen and not feel "attacked" and actually give more consideration to words. Just a friendly suggestion between 2 strangers! Peace to you brother
I agree with your attitude about mosquitoes and other biting insects. I come from New Hampshire where we have clouds of mosquitoes and black flies. If you start working up to it, you can deal with a lot of bugs. I've found that avoiding scented products like soaps, shampoos, and perfumes makes a big difference. I hate deet products because they make me nauseous in the heat.
Nice channel. Your command of English is outstanding, better than a lot of native speakers, where I'm located anyways. lol
A few months ago I was out in the woods. Got bit to hell. And I was thinking "what gives?!" I used to be in the woods/outdoors all the time as a kid/teenager and hardly ever remember getting bit. The only thing I can think, is I'm a lot slower now and will stop to take breaks. Whereas when I was younger I was jogging, jumping, running, moving pretty quickly.
I see no mosquitos - only little MIG's 😊
In the army we would dip our field uniforms in big garbage cans with a .5% mixture of permethrin and water it would last for several washes. Usually it would last an entire summer of training. I don't suggest you buy the .5 mixture specifically made for clothing they charge stupid prices. You can get the 10% permethrin bottles that can be watered down and do a whole lot more clothes for the price. But if you have pets especially cats keep them away from it. Especially the concentrated stuff. Like all chemicals you have to be careful and read instructions.
I'm fine til they fly into my mouth. Pffffft pfffffft pffffft lol
I have Irish skin ... every mosquito replant gives me a rash .. I LITERALLY must shower within 4 or 5 hours of applying it .. and even then I can only use it once a week! ... I have old 98% DEET and newer 25% .. makes no diffeence in my skin rash ... but 98% works MUCH better!
Thermacell.com/ Check out the site. I used this 10-12hrs at a time while bear hunting in Canada with may flies so thick there was no way they could be ignored! I'd put the thermacell device next to me, wait 5mins and then was able to take all the netting off for the next 12hrs. It absolutely works and it great for campsites and still hunting.
I will double dare Thermacell to send me one of their devices for testing LOL Well, maybe it actually works.
Survival Russia I don't know what it would cost to send it to you but they're not much more than twenty USD a unit. Pretty cheap IMO. As long as the wind is pretty calm, THEY WORK
Send one to Lars and he will try it out.
i've always wondered if those really work
There is a guy econolodge that did a test with multiple mosquito repellent. Thermacell reduced but I don’t think completely made them disappear. It worked the best. His conclusion is that skin repellent is the best.
I’ve been in similar to this before in south east Asia. 32c and 80-90 percent humidity. Wearing that type of clothes would give you heat stroke.
Let me tell you deet works the best, I’ve test everything. Buy the 15 percent sport version. Sport that is sweat and water proof will last much longer.
Also I use something similar to thermacell which is not too effective if there is wind.
Also I bring a mosquito racket. Yup. I keep it in the backpack and if I need to I go on the offense. There is nothing more satisfying!!
Physical protection is the best. Any kind of netting that is not close to the skin. If you want you can treat permethrin liquid on your clothes but to be honest I don’t know if it works.
But if you decide to get the thermacell, do the butane cartridge mod. You can find the instructions on UA-cam. Then you can refill them cheaply. Also instead of buying new thermacell mats, you can buy some liquid mosquito repellent that you plug in. Use that liquid to refill the spent thermacell pad. It’s a cheap way to run a thermacell.
Oh the sound..I am so itchy now..lol..when I'm bitten by mosquitos in the UK the bite site grows huge and turns blue, green and purple, I look a right mess! and it'll itch for up to 3 weeks, this never happened when I was bitten by them in Denmark!
I'd rather have a cat claw my eyeballs out than attempt to put up with mosquitoes unprotected!
Walked all across Europe and Finland was a hard time...and I make my own stuff.
One part babyoil one part dethol....it keeps them away, for a while but also doesn't itch so much if they bite and dethol desinfectie it....happy scratching from Holland!!
why does everyone wanna be first? are you lonely?
Mike Polley
Yes, most people are lonely.
I think it's more of a game than anything else, though. Nothing too serious.
It's a game, and I have no problem with that :)
"That which does not kill us, makes us stronger." --Conan the Barbarian (plaigarized ca. 4,000 years later by Friedrich Nietzche)
You have serious mosquitos there. At least here in Louisiana, they mostly take a break during the daytime and come out to feast at night.
I have a problem with mosquitoes throughout the day. Kisatchie National Forrest is very unforgiving with its mosquito populations. It isn’t that bad if you can stay on the move though.
"We have him now he is asleep."
First!
You won!
+Survival Russia A mosquito nest? lol
Great video as always Lars!
Aye, I think it's good to keep yourself from getting to frustrated with all of the misquitos.
Having thicker clothing definitely helps keep them from biting you.
On your previous video I suggested using permethrin. Sorry if my suggestion sounded like a command or something.
I've heard it lasts about 6 weeks when applied to clothing, doesn't have any negative health issues, and works more as a barrier between you and the insects rather than a repellent.
So if any of that sounded interesting, I'd suggest trying it out sometime or something.
I'm not sure about the insects out where you live, but the ones where I live can carry some nasty diseases and whatnot.
Great video Lars and I can attest to the mosquitoes and during our 9 day canoe trip up North they were brutal. My buddy's family had permethrin clothing and found it did not help as much as one expected. Most sprays in Canada only have 20-30% deet. Even this past weekends canoe trip the bugs were really bad only on the portages in the bush or at night at sunset or early morning at 5:30 when we got up, moving seems to be the way to escape them or a screen tent. On the canoe trip un North we had all anticipated wearing bug nets 24/7 but that was not the case. Thanks for another great video
Two things:
1) When you were talking about the chanterelles and the mosquitoes were zooming around your cam, seems there was more than just you and the mosquitoes out there. Some forest spirits were singing in the background.
2) I agree with you. We have many mosquitoes here in the tropics as well. And yes, it is possible to get used to them. I did the same thing, rather than go out and buy all kinds of expensive remedies.
As always - great advice. I agree with you on channels that do little more than gear reviews. You help remind me that one of the the most important survival tools is attitude.
I don't know if you have cattails there but if you dry one out and burn it like a cigar it helps.
Mosquitoes are terrible, do you have ticks over there too?
Next video is ticks :)
In the UK, midges are a big problem seasonally in Scotland. I very effective solution is the use of a 'head net'. A loosely fitting mesh worn over the head.
I’ve seen the same thing here in Canada in the country,the old guys don’t seem to get bothered by the bugs.
I wish I had my mom’s blood, I don’t think she’s ever been bitten by a mosquito. When she was in Vietnam, they told everyone they had to wear bug repellent, she told them , “I never have, nor will I ever, wear bug repellent.” Everyone that had applied the repellent were still getting attacked, while no mosquitoes bothered her at all.