[nick demis]

Originally Posted by j_vermilya

this started last year when the villages quit spraying. I think it is a significant change, even our guests have noticed it more than once.

Did they temporarily stop spray or is it a permanent condition?

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

I agree with what skippy said...... not mosquitos......

[Dlbonivich]

There are lots of plants that are natural mosquito repellents. Vibernam hedge is one

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by j_vermilya

this started last year when the villages quit spraying. I think it is a significant change, even our guests have noticed it more than once.

TV isn’t responsible for spraying for mosquitoes, Sumter County is, and they haven’t stopped. In my area, I hear the truck around 11 pm. It has a distinctive sound. Spraying around lakes or wetlands is, I believe , prohibited.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by j_vermilya

this started last year when the villages quit spraying. I think it is a significant change, even our guests have noticed it more than once.

"THEY" didn't quit spraying. They have traps that monitor the mosquito population and spray accordingly.

[LynnWM158]

Originally Posted by skippy05

In your photo, those are not mosquitos. Those are acquatic midges. They are attracted to white/light colors and light itself. They do not bite you. They are seasonal (somewhat). There is no spray that will truely control them. They occur in Florida near bodies of water, (lakes). The best you can do is do not use porch lights around your house while they are in season. And, wait them out.

You are correct! Those are indeed aquatic midges, blind mosquitoes

[mrf6969]

Originally Posted by nick demis

Did they temporarily stop spray or is it a permanent condition?

The fogger trucks still come through our neighborhood just like last year

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by skippy05

In your photo, those are not mosquitos. Those are acquatic midges. They are attracted to white/light colors and light itself. They do not bite you. They are seasonal (somewhat). There is no spray that will truely control them. They occur in Florida near bodies of water, (lakes). The best you can do is do not use porch lights around your house while they are in season. And, wait them out.

GOOD CATCH.

More info. But remember all.....THEY DON'T BITE.........THANK YOU SKIP.

Aquatic Midges, also known as "Blind Mosquitoes" - UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Never a skeeter around here (nearest pond is far enough away) now if we can just get rid of those f'in lovebugs. It's almost that time again as I have seen a couple (no pun intended) around. Last year they weren't bad but the 2 years before it was hell.

Ugh. Love bugs. My poor car cries every year

[toeser]

I am so glad we moved here. It's been six years and I have yet to have my first mosquito bite in The Villages. We lived on the Panhandle where mosquitos would combine forces and carry you off.

[oemsp1]

Originally Posted by j_vermilya

this started last year when the villages quit spraying. I think it is a significant change, even our guests have noticed it more than once.

Spray truck went through our neighborhood in Hawkins one evening last week.

[JohnN]

I've already seen lovebugs , twice, in the last week.

As for mosquitos, my theory is that The Villages only sprays the south end now as a cost cutting measure.

[Cassieb]

We have lived here in The Villages for three years and have only seen two mosquitoes and both of them were at Lake Sumter Square. We have also had only one roach in the house and about 6 in the garage. Never saw a fly here or even a black or red ant. We do get those pesky tiny ants once in a while but we take care of them right away. We do not use a professional pest control service as one is not needed.

[j_vermilya]

it has been reported more than once that the villages has stopped spraying, any spraying you see now is due to Sumter County only. Mosquitoes have gotten worse. I have even gotten bitten multiples times at the pool, which never happened before.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by MorTech

With no deep freeze to kill them off - They evolved into viscous little buggers that drink Permethrin for breakfast...And bug zappers just make them stronger and meaner.

Those bug zappers only work on bugs that are attracted to light. Most of what you will kill are moths. It, does not attract mosquitoes.