How i Keep the Mosquitoes off me

My personal tips to keeping the mozzies off me living in rural mindanao, philippines.

[@heresjohnny6377]

WHEN I WAS WORKING IN THE PHILIPPINES (BATAGAS) I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH MOSQUITO THE BIGGEST PROBLEM I HAD WAS THE WOMEN AFTER MY CASH 😂😂😂 SERIOUSLY.... LOVE THE PHILIPPINES THOUGH 🇵🇭

[@chucky2316]

Some of them are hot. Lucky Tyler he's gonna fill his boots 😂

[@Jumpeyuk]

😂😂😂😂LOL

[@alan4x]

🤣😁

[@Chris-on3el]

Jeez Alan stop picking up that water bottle and putting it down and then pick it back up again and put it back down again.... 😂 Lost count of how many times you've done that 😊

[@sharonwalker5891]

could not agree more

[@alan4x]

🤣yes I know, bad habit

[@Finglesham]

The British who went to colonies used to net their beds at night I understand. They also tried to stop the beggars breeding by draining swaps etc. Not easy trying to drain the Philippines though !!

[@alan4x]

well like everything, we will find a solution I hope🤣

[@doggy55915]

I use Avon skin so soft.Works a treat for me and good for the skin.

[@alan4x]

cheers for the info

[@MattyEngland]

-Mondeo- Mosquito channel. Glad you've found a solution.

[@alan4x]

cheers Matty, yeah there has to be an answer😊

[@paulfianatravels]

Good evening alan hope your keep well ,,loving all your videos Tyler is enjoying himself i see thats great ,, youve done the right move away from old blighty

[@alan4x]

thanks Paul, just subbed to you, didn't realise you had a channel, have a great day😊

[@paulfianatravels]

@alan4x thankyou alan, thats great ,, when iam not travelling abroad i just film around the estates of Glasgow and surrounding areas when iam out working,, we are away to africa this September so should be fun

[@alan4x]

That’s fantastic Paul. I will watch some of your videos when I get time. Trip to Africa sounds exciting 😊

[@andrewwardmedia]

Incidentally, loved your old videos with Steve taxis, knowing them well as I’m from St Neots lol

[@alan4x]

😊

[@alancobbin]

Good video ,cheers Alan 👍😉💪

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍

[@brianogrady7900]

Very good advice Alan enjoy your new life Best Wishes

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍Brian

[@danielpickup2707]

When I saw your first videos there one thing that came to mind was thought they would be a lot of mosquito there because of the area glad you have it under control 👍

[@alan4x]

cheers Daniel, yes but like everything with time you eventually work it out or get out of dodge lol

[@onlytm981]

You mentioned the foods that attract mosquitoes. What about the foods that repel mosquitoes such as onions, garlic, apple-cider vinegar, chili peppers, lemongrass, tomatoes, grapefruit etc? Also there are certain plants you can grow and hang pieces of around your house that also give off a smell that mosquitoes don't like. I realise you said you have already dealt with the problem, but shoring up the defences can't hurt. All the Best, Matthew

[@alan4x]

yep, cheers, as time goes by will find more information and what works better than others but thanks for the info

[@markemarkpsv1]

Wow Alan, you’re so high maintenance 😂 I feel for you, as I’ve never been bit abroad, ever. The word you were looking for was become “immune” to the bites. The tan is coming along nicely 😮. m-E-m 👌😜🤘

[@alan4x]

lmao. I do feel like a rabbit caught in the headlights over here and yes that was the word I was looking for. you have to spend small amounts of time in the sun..its very intense, cheers mark😊

[@vaughannewton4430]

Nice to know your getting there Alan makes life more enjoyable I told you when I was in tenerife they told me to eat a banana everyday which I did and never got bit once in a month but happy to see you've sorted it.

[@alan4x]

cheers Vaughan, I do eat bananas out here, whether its helping I don't know but as the weeks move on the bites I am getting is significantly less

[@andrewwardmedia]

Morning, I’m on the same journey as you. I’m slowly moving to Uganda. I’ve already built a house there and I have the same problem with mosquitoes as well. I found a fan at night helps. Burn lemon cent candles help as well.

[@paulfianatravels]

My wife is Ugandan we live in Scotland but have thought of living there ,, hope your journey goes well

[@alan4x]

cheers Andrew, we will soon be experts on repelling mosquitoes🤣

[@links7622]

Hey Alan, I caught malaria twice in my lifetime. Remember, if you happen to get fever that is above 40 degrees Celsius, with an extremely sore back and is shivering from cold although it's flipping hot outside, there's a high chance it is malaria. It's no joke. See immediate medical attention.

[@alan4x]

thanks for the info, appreciate it

[@Stinktierchen]

I spent almost a year alltogether in Brazil. And yeah.... the same issue with mosquitos. But as you have said. You get to deal with them after a while and your body most certainly gets used to it and adapts. But then when I stayed close to beaches and city areas. There werent any mosquitos at all. Especially if you stay in a flat on the 5th floor and directly to the ocean side. The wind there is mostly so strong for any mosquitos to have any proper control of being able to fly near the coast. Funny thing tho. I have seen more mosquitos in Germany in some areas than in Brazil. Overall insects can get annoying in the beginning but when you get used to how to deal with it, it stops being a serious problem.

[@alan4x]

thanks for your comment Stinktierchen, yes sound advise and yeah, after a while they just won't be a big irritation 😊

[@geoffvickers5447]

Use chalk to stop the ants. If you draw a line they won't cross it. Where they come in draw a circle around it then won't come in that hole.

[@alan4x]

well thank you vic, I will try that 😁

[@michaelward2082]

I had 4 weeks in Tarlac City, the mosquitos and ghekos were not really a problem , keep windows and doors closed, there is a tennis racket available which has an electrified wire which worked, some large black flies which settle on food were a nuisance, the mosquitos seem to avoid some people and attack others.

[@alan4x]

thanks for the advise, I seen those black flys ..not nice lol

[@scotteardley8046]

Who they bite depends on how tasty you look😅

[@drummingriffin]

We once went on holiday to the Outer Hebrides, an island called The Isle of Barra. it was great, but on the very last day there was an influx of gnats/mosquitos. We were flying back home that evening and when these little buggers had finished biting me (like you Alan, I am bald) I was like the elephant man. It was said on the day that it was the worst it had been for years. I never got a really bad reaction from them, but boy was I itching. Glad you found a solution to the problem mate. Stay safe and well, Norm.

[@Finglesham]

Ah, you met the midges. Well known for ruining tourism in Western Scotland. None in teh East though so I went east.

[@alan4x]

cheers norm, ye that's the worst part, stinging and itching lol, have a great day😊

[@robertpowell7672]

Hi Alan. I did all the research that you did on bites last week. I came up with much the same answers. I think the blood type reason is true as I get bitten less, if at all, than other people do.

[@alan4x]

yeah, they say if you are type 'o' blood you are more susceptible to bites

[@peterknight9445]

Hi Alan thanks for the video I am going to the Philippines in about two months for holiday and meet my girlfriend if all goes well I’m hoping to move to the Philippines next year videos are very good thank you so much

[@alan4x]

thanks Peter and hope all goes well for you over here, there are challenges but its well worth the experience😊have a great day

[@lifeiswhatyoumakeit5505]

Alan great videos, have you tried the electronic fly zappers like they have in butchers shops in the U.K. new LED ones are cheap to buy and run.

[@alan4x]

hi, not yet but if I find one I might just get it to see how well it works

[@isbemorph]

Maybe its worth setting additional trap in a bucket of water and leaves, sitting outside in some shade. Larvae can be simply discharged or there is also such product Mosquito Dunk but i haven't tried it.

[@alan4x]

very limited products to deal with mosquitoes out here, I guess its not a problem for the locals

[@michaelclark9248]

Best way to stop mosquitoes and midges and Clegg is drink Indian tonic water with quinine in no bites and I'm very susceptible to biting insects worth a try Allan let me know how you get on

[@alan4x]

not tried it yet but firmly believe we sweat out what we have been drinking and eating which some of this will repulse mosquitoes😊cheers Michael

[@andywebber8749]

Next to watch for is the hairy caterpillar's, had one fall from a tree on me, very pain full. But the Worst thing to avoid is the Mumu if you ever see that Run

[@alan4x]

I would be freaking out if any insect fell onto me🤣

[@michaeljohnson1006]

I find the best bite stuff in the UK is savlon bite gell, it works on mosquito and flee and ants bites it stops the itching. I think it has an anaesthetic in to num the bite.

[@alan4x]

yeah some good products in England for insect bites, over here it is very limited

[@Stop..carry-on]

Adapt and overcome

[@alan4x]

that's what I am hoping for long term lol

[@chucky2316]

In devon we get alot of horseflies when one bites the whole family comes in for blood bloody nuisance mate

[@alan4x]

yeah I know, nasty

[@gberish602]

Hi Alan, They are a bigger aren't they. Sounds like you have got the better of them. I used DEET for a while, it worked but one day I drove my Citroën BX straight after, when we arrived I found the residue on my hand had dissolved the surface of the steering wheel 😂😅. For me, mesh and fly spray work best in the house, covering up when out, I also have an ultrasonic deterrent that seems to work. Do they use those where you are? Cheers Graham

[@alan4x]

hi, not seen any ultrasonic devices but do have the electronic zappers, fly spray and sticky fly catching paperand yeah I am certainly not keen on smearing chemicals on me

[@eddiejones.redvees]

When we go on holiday to Jamaica we have been bitten a few times over the years last September we always get up early to pick are favourite sun beds under our favourite palm trees 🌴 usual 10ft from the beach bar the over night security guard was dressed for winter he told its to stop the sand flys bits we should talking to him for a while with a shorts and sandals on after going for breakfast we noticed we had little bits over us not quite as bad as mosquito bites even with repellents they still bite but the good news the is 24h sports with very cold air conditioning so sit having a few cocktails but I will try your tips on when we going out back in April there is no many lizards but a plenty of black ants we have been to Cuba a few times and they have a few lizards also lots of old cars some British

[@alan4x]

thanks for your comment Eddie, very interesting, you live and learn, have a great day

[@Andrew-hx6lm]

The local people are used to it because they're body has built up a resistance. It will happen to you eventually too, I promise you that. The only mosquitoes the local are scared getting bitten are the ones that carry 'Dengue fever' this can potentially kill you if you are weak or old. That twirly coil that give off smoke is called 'Baygon Katol' and yes the don't like that! You want one of those luminating light zapper at night they can help. Also lots of candles help as they fly near it they just burn. But ya get that Air Con fixed in your room, it will be a game changer with sleep!

[@isbemorph]

I've tried UV light zapper and found out that mosquitos are not attracted to it, unless someone is after moths and night beetles.

[@alan4x]

I tried arguing the point with a doctor that our bodies would slowly adapt to the bites and the symptoms would be less severe but she was having none of it..what you say makes perfect sense and I do believe our bodies do build up resistance to mosquito bites etc so if I am here in 6 moths time I will update, cheers

[@alan4x]

I did read that some of these devises do not work and are a waste of time

[@adrianbegbie1556]

Hi Alan .. I’m really enjoying you channel and you talk on mosquitoes is priceless.. I’m 57 and intend doing a move to the Philippines too from west of Aberdeen uk .. my wife of 33yrs is Filipino and we have land and going to build a house so watching your channel and hearing you experience is totally priceless to me .. total respect you taking the step to move .. exciting challenge .. keep up the good work. .. Adrian …

[@alan4x]

thanks Adrian, there are many challenges out here so I thought will live it and see if it breaks me🤣have a great day

[@chucky2316]

Alan can I have some advice, my mk4 mondeo has a boot issue it's decided to come out of alignment randomly. Any advice I know jags are prone to it. They heavy boots. Do the two bolts on the hinges do the alignment or do the 3 on the car body do it. Cheers dude

[@alan4x]

never came across a boot out of alignment but I would go for the three bolts on the body

[@chucky2316]

How far are you from cebu alan, cebu looks lovely very exotic.has khen been there it looks like a philipino holiday destination. Id be happy there as i like fishing

[@alan4x]

khen hás been to Cebu, I have not yet but it is one of the places where many expats choose to live.. I would need to catch a few ferries to get there

[@craigcousins6718]

Hi Alan - does ken or any of her family suffer with bites? Or do you build up a resistance to the bites growing up with them around? I should have watched the whole video first lol as you answered it

[@alan4x]

lol, yeah Khen is just not affected but hoping the bites will become less severe over time on me

[@michaeljohnson1006]

I had a bad reaction to a mosquito or something in the garden at home. It got bigger and bigger in about 4 days my arm swelled right up. So I went to the doctor's and she gave me antihistamine tablets which I took sometimes for my hay fever anyway and by the next morning it had gone right down.

[@alan4x]

that sounds like when a mosquito bit the back of my hand in England, my hand swelled up really badly..not had the same reaction to bites over here

[@tibbydudeza]

LOL @ you saying a nice cool day of 35C - I would die if that was the case - that is what we call a "vrek warm" (hot as hell) day - we have low humidity though, so it is dry heat in the summer.

[@alan4x]

yeah its hot here...a sticky heat, really takes getting used to

[@jbbumpkin]

My Dad had a very bad dose of malaria during WW2. He was taken back to England from Egypt to an American Military hospital from them to study because they`d never seen malaria before! It was there that he was fed an American staple - bacon with black treacle on it!

[@alan4x]

😁

[@Robbie-fn4dj]

Try getting a powerful fan when sitting outside , they arnt able to fly near you

[@alan4x]

yes good tip and its hot out here on the porch so a fan will be much better

[@debeeriz]

there are those lights that attract them and then they get zapped, or misquito nets, l also heard if you run yourself down with white vinegar it is suppose to act as a repellent

[@alan4x]

thanks debeeriz but I don't fancy rubbing vinegar over myself and heard that those lights don't work on mosquitoes but I guess you have to try different things

[@terryatkinson3182]

Good morning, 8* here 🙄👍🇮🇪

[@alan4x]

cheers Terry😊

[@adriver4471]

I wouldn’t live in the rural province for the mosquito issue and brown outs 😮

[@alan4x]

its certainly challenging

[@michaelward2082]

I was told not to go walking into the countryside, as there all kinds of animals and insects which are a danger

[@alan4x]

depends what countryside you in, some areas are well worth avoiding

[@watchwhisper]

Good morning Alan hope your well

[@alan4x]

thanks, yes all is good, have a great day😊

[@johnocallaghan9252]

Surprised the house didn’t hav the screens when it was built..Tiger mosquitoes now rampant in France and Italy.Don’t hav to go to Philippines for.

[@alan4x]

most residencies over here don't even have windows

[@chriseaton7942]

After you've conquered the ants it'll be the chickens that bite you lol

[@chucky2316]

Unlucky fried chicken 😂

[@alan4x]

lmao, I wonder if chickens can have mental disorders and lose their minds🤣

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Fee Fi Fo Fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman. I used to get bitten like crazy. It was miserable. Then I had a heart attack and had to take numerous pills and potions every day. No more mozzie bites. Not one. They can smell your blood even though you're not bleeding. Just like Dogs can be trained to sniff out cancer, diabetes, etc.

[@alan4x]

yeah have read many articles how they smell your blood, have a good day😊

[@sirlordbabish3873]

there's no place like home

[@alan4x]

lol

[@sharonwalker5891]

get yourself a good mosquito net that fits over your bed or get yourself back to the uk ASAP which is what will more than likely what will happen in the end just saying david from brisbane formerally from uk

[@alan4x]

if I end up back in uk it won't be the mosquitoes🤣

[@Lisa-Andy]

49.9k subscribers...come on we need 100k plus :)

[@alan4x]

😊

[@richardbusby7141]

I was told rubbing lemon on your skin helps prevent mosquito bites

[@alan4x]

thanks Richard but I don't think I will take it that far lol

[@bert-bb3cm]

35 Celsius = 95 degrees 😊

[@alan4x]

😊

[@mickramo498]

i rubbed fresh garlic over me that worked for me they dont like garlic

[@alan4x]

hi mick... i don't like garlic either 🤣

[@chucky2316]

Good morning Alan can't you get a spray cover youre self in lynx or joop 😂

[@alan4x]

unfortunately perfumes attract them all the more🤣

[@soft16stick70]

I can tell your missing the Mondeo's 😅😊

[@alan4x]

🤣😁

[@darothearrow]

Alan get your cholesterol check they go for the fat in the blood😅

[@alan4x]

thanks Darren

[@darothearrow]

@@alan4x I served overseas in the middle east and the moses eat me alive garlic and vitamin b supplement but they take up to a month in your system Hope this helps. I watch all of your uploads Fareplay to you

[@BURNLEY87]

nakaka intindi ka ba ng tagalog

[@alan4x]

no, I only know a handful of words, am trying to learn a bit of bisaya as is spoken where I am, cheers

[@garryhills8648]

Rather you than me sorry

[@alan4x]

yes its a challenge out here

[@garryhills8648]

@@alan4x well you enjoy yourself Alan

[@mrdaveh6016]

Misgendering a mosquito 😅😅

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@Kissamauhau1]

Here in Finland we have alot of mosquitos during the summer and the bites are worse in the beginning of the summer so the body does get used to it. It all goes away in the long ass winter tho 😅