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daffyduck · Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Location: Seoul

It's late in November, I have killed two so far tonight? When will they all die? I am beginning to think that they won't

mithridates · Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 9:40 am Post subject:

Usually until the first week of December, that's what I found. I think it's because of the lack of a sufficient garbage disposal system. Mosquitoes only take 20 days from laying eggs until they become full-grown adults. Even a bit of water in a tire lying somewhere will do.
I hate them too...

casey's moon · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Location: Daejeon

yeah, they're still here -- but they start late too, (at least compared to my corner of Canada). I didn't start having any in the house until the end of August/beginning of September -- and it always seems to be that way in Korea.

rok_the-boat · Joined: 24 Jan 2004

Winter is late this year. But the colder weather seems to make them less energetic. They just seem to sit and wait to get swatted.

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

Did you find them outside or inside? If you live in large apt building or an office tel they may be with you all year.

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=11990

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=19298

canuckistan · Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 6:42 pm Post subject:

Yeah you'd THINK the little buggers would pack it up for the season and flock off to Jeju or something!!!!
2 weeks ago I had one feeding regularly on my temple--would show up right as I was drifting off to sleep...got tired of the growing number of red dots on my face in the morning, so finally one night I waited up for the *$!?* thing and nailed it!!!!
Very satisfying Cool

fidel · Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Location: North Shore NZ

According to a korean I was chatting with, there was a news item on tv a few days ago that claimed they are breeding in the motor area of your refrigerator in the drip tray, and that it would be wise to spray that area. Nice, warm and wet for the little swines.

Gladiator · Joined: 23 May 2003 Location: Seoul

I reckon gradual global warming is a possible reason. Have you noticed how mild the temperature still is?

They are definitely breeding indoors, and if you use ondol that is probably keeping the swines alive (breeding in the boiler and of course any other warm, moist areas).

My flat is mosquito infested and if it wasn't for the trusty "Mogijang" suspended above my bed I'd be needing blood transfusions by now.

rapier · Joined: 16 Feb 2003

Milwaukiedave · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Location: Goseong

Yeah, I still am having a problem with the little buggers. Glad to hear they will be gone soon.

Thanks for the tip about spraying behind the fridge.