Anyone concerned about the "mosquito" talk?

Missyrose · Aug 27, 2016

Alice777 said:
Question on the bug spray. Is there any particular kind/brand that's better than others?

Make sure it has DEET in it.

HopperFan · Aug 27, 2016

Alice777 said:
Question on the bug spray. Is there any particular kind/brand that's better than others?

From Consumer Reports regarding Zika. If you use Deet be very careful in amount you use. It can be toxic, family friend died of Deet poisoning via bug spray.

eeyoresnr · Aug 28, 2016

yulilin3 said:
Official Disney word. This is from the HUB (internal CM site)
Update on Mosquito Prevention at Walt Disney World Resort
08/26/2016

The Four Keys basics for Safety remind us: I take action to always put safety first.

In an abundance of caution, at Walt Disney World Resort we are taking additional measures and preventative efforts throughout our property, including providing complimentary insect repellent for Guests and Cast Members. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has asked businesses throughout the state of Florida to join the efforts to prevent the spread of the Zika virus. One of the ways to prevent the spread of the virus is to encourage the use of insect repellent.

We also want to make sure you are aware of the best practices to help prevent mosquito population growth in your work area and at home, and to prevent mosquito bites. We continue to work in coordination with public health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health to determine best practices for prevention.
There are multiple locations across property with complimentary insect repellent for Cast Members and Guests. In the coming weeks you'll see signage throughout property with the following information:

Walt Disney World Resort has an extensive mosquito prevention and monitoring program.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent any disease spread by mosquitoes is to avoid being bitten.

The CDC encourages the use of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents and protective clothing.

Complimentary insect repellent is available for Cast Members and Guests at locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

For the latest information, check the CDC website: www.cdc.gov.

does anyone know exactly where these locations are?

hiroMYhero · Aug 28, 2016

eeyoresnr said:
does anyone know exactly where these locations are?

CMs have confirmed repellent will be available in the MK City Hall Lobby. Guest Relations areas in the other parks will also have additional CMs to assist with the repellent disbursing.

kyomagi · Aug 28, 2016

is there a "season" for them like there is in the north? We get them for about a month and then they die and gone for the rest of the year

Easto · Aug 28, 2016

I am here now.

Zero mosquito bites and not using any repellent. Seriously, haven't seen a single mosquito. If I were back home in this heat and humidity without repellent I'd have 50+ in a night.

I wouldn't worry

Mlopez · Aug 28, 2016

Im not concern about mosqitos,a just came from 3 weeks in Puerto Rico and I don't think I got zika.

aroundtheriverbend · Aug 28, 2016

We were in Tahiti last spring, they have a ton of the same kind of aedes skeeters, we were told that the picaridin was the best for avoiding the aedes. Different than say India, where the other types were more effectively banished by deet.

HopperFan · Aug 28, 2016

aroundtheriverbend said:
We were in Tahiti last spring, they have a ton of the same kind of aedes skeeters, we were told that the picaridin was the best for avoiding the aedes. Different than say India, where the other types were more effectively banished by deet.

Yup, picaridin is supposedly the best. We have moved to the Repel Lemon Eucalyptus for less chemicals and yet still works well.

aroundtheriverbend · Aug 28, 2016

HopperFan said:
From Consumer Reports regarding Zika. If you use Deet be very careful in amount you use. It can be toxic, family friend died of Deet poisoning via bug spray.

Wow, so sorry, earlier I read only the big print, that is awful! Very scary!

CAS239 · Aug 28, 2016

kyomagi said:
is there a "season" for them like there is in the north? We get them for about a month and then they die and gone for the rest of the year

No not really. It's year round. A mosquito season is determined by when the temp is consistently above 50 degrees so the eggs can hatch.

SaintsManiac · Aug 28, 2016

kyomagi said:
is there a "season" for them like there is in the north? We get them for about a month and then they die and gone for the rest of the year

No there are just some times that are worse than others. Here in SE Louisiana we only notice they disappear when it gets to 40 degree or lesser temps. That's a very brief period, though.

HopperFan · Aug 28, 2016

aroundtheriverbend said:
Wow, so sorry, earlier I read only the big print, that is awful! Very scary!

And it ties to the situation now. They were so worried about getting bit by mosquitos and contracting something (Caribbean trip) they reapplied the deet spray over and over all day. Your body absorbs and their system kept absorbing the deet.

My fear is all those worried about zika spraying over and over.

Iowamomof4 · Aug 28, 2016

HopperFan said:
And it ties to the situation now. They were so worried about getting bit by mosquitos and contracting something (Caribbean trip) they reapplied the deet spray over and over all day. Your body absorbs and their system kept absorbing the deet.

My fear is all those worried about zika spraying over and over.

Wow. Yeah, that's a very scary and real threat. I'm very sorry that happened to your friend.

mandis77 · Aug 28, 2016

Following with much interest. We are leaving in 16 days. On Amazon now stocking up on Repel and Sawyer sprays, hoping to give them a trial run camping this weekend.

Dan Murphy · Aug 28, 2016

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/wal...e-fight-against-zika-at-walt-disney-world.htm

eeyoresnr · Aug 28, 2016

kyomagi said:
is there a "season" for them like there is in the north? We get them for about a month and then they die and gone for the rest of the year

I live in NW Florida. we have them year round. worse after lots of rain of course

BayouQueen · Aug 29, 2016

When we traveled through Thailand, I was really paranoid about malaria. I applied so much deet around my feet that my sandals literally fell apart from it.

Not sure what the lesson is here, but I know when I hit the ground at WDW on Wednesday, I'm gonna be careful not to melt my sandals and poncho.

Just sayin'.

rajak73 · Aug 29, 2016

We got a free sample one year from our state fair when West Nile was pretty bad, had towelettes as a sample and called, Everglades Insect Repellent Towelette. Seemed to work really good here in Nebraska for mosquitos.

CandiceF · Aug 29, 2016

HopperFan said:
Yup, picaridin is supposedly the best. We have moved to the Repel Lemon Eucalyptus for less chemicals and yet still works well.

Off has a Lemon Eucalyptus one too.

I won't use Deet on my 3 little ones, it is such a strong chemical for their little bodies!

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