West Nile Virus - The Firearms Forum

gun runner · 08-27-2012, 10:38 PM

Well since Im from Texas and the majority of this hogwash is effecting parts of Texas. Im trying to enjoy my stay outside but I still feel nervous about staying out drinking. In the last 2 days, Ive used about a half of can of off. What are you other Texans doing? What about you JLA?

terryu1 · 08-28-2012, 06:48 AM

The unusual summer has caused more problems this year, This week here in Wilkes Barre PA an elderly man died from West Nile Virus after mosquito bite two weeks ago. They are spraying this week even though he was the only confirmed case of West Nile in the whole county.

wv hillbilly · 08-28-2012, 08:04 AM

get some of this i really works.
the company i worked for always gave this to the men

CCHolderinMaine · 08-28-2012, 08:57 AM

I find my .410 with #6 shot takes out Maine mosquitos nicely

terryu1 · 08-28-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CCHolderinMaine

I find my .410 with #6 shot takes out Maine mosquitos nicely

Are you guys really allowed to shoot your State Bird???

CCHolderinMaine · 08-28-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by terryu1

Are you guys really allowed to shoot your State Bird???

We're ENCOURAGED to do so....

hobby_mesa · 08-30-2012, 09:38 AM

In Fort Worth, here. I pretty much still spend my time out having some brews and don't pay the skeeters much mind. In Fla., when we were there, I found the off I used lasted very effectively for about 3-4 hours before I had to respray. Getting west nile is sort of a fluke as all mosquitoes don't carry it. And the vast majority show no symptoms. As for me, I did have a fever for about 4 weeks so I probably should have used some off, huh? So much for the fluke part...I've only been bitten twice this summer lol.

gun runner · 08-30-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hobby_mesa

In Fort Worth, here. I pretty much still spend my time out having some brews and don't pay the skeeters much mind. In Fla., when we were there, I found the off I used lasted very effectively for about 3-4 hours before I had to respray. Getting west nile is sort of a fluke as all mosquitoes don't carry it. And the vast majority show no symptoms. As for me, I did have a fever for about 4 weeks so I probably should have used some off, huh? So much for the fluke part...I've only been bitten twice this summer lol.

Now I sit in my truck with the a/c on and windows closed with xm radio on when outside now.

Welcome to the forum. Im over here in South Part of Texas. Atascosa County in the brush is were I stay, plenty of animals to hunt, lots of acres and plenty of rattlesnakes to beware of

carver · 08-30-2012, 10:08 AM

When sitting on my porch I use the citronella candles, and the Mosquito Repellent Patio Lantern from ThermaCELL http://www.thermacell.com/mosquito-r.../patio-lantern When out in the yard I usually don't use anything, but I do sometimes use Off.

soundguy · 08-30-2012, 10:12 AM

yep.. citronella works great.. use it here in fl too.

also keeping standing water down is a must.

all my house troughs have a goldfish or 2 in them.. they LOVE mosquito larva!

hobby_mesa · 08-30-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gun runner

Now I sit in my truck with the a/c on and windows closed with xm radio on when outside now.

Welcome to the forum. Im over here in South Part of Texas. Atascosa County in the brush is were I stay, plenty of animals to hunt, lots of acres and plenty of rattlesnakes to beware of

Thank you gun runner. Sounds like you've got a great place. I've got large acreage in West Texas, but the well drillers there want as much for a well as the property is worth so we scrapped our plans to build our homestead away from everyone.

gun runner · 08-30-2012, 10:35 AM

In my opinion, the best way to be is away from the public, more privacy, and I dont have to spend money to go to a range. I can easily shoot at 2000 yard targets if i wanted to but I never have unless I had the right rig even though just about all centerfire rifle cartridges can easily go over 2 miles. Thanks carver for that idea. I think I worry too much, been that way my whole life

jjmitchell60 · 08-31-2012, 12:35 PM

I know KY has had several cases this year with one being very serious. Woman almost died. We try to keep ANY standing water down here. The gold fish idea is great and I will try it at the afrm when I can or for sure next year.

ampaterry · 08-31-2012, 12:46 PM

Put out more hummingbird feeders, guys -
I have done this for years, and currently feeding about 2 gallons of nectar a day. These little guys don't just eat nectar; they eat slugs, snails, and various insects - including mosquito larvae and adults.

I have not seen a mosquito here in several years -

therewolf · 08-31-2012, 12:50 PM

Now here's what I don't understand:

Me- "Hey Jamud, I'm Bill."

Him- "Hello there to you,sir."

Me-"Where ya from, J?"

Him- "Oh, the suburbs of Cairo, Egypt."

Me-"Anywhere near the Nile river?"

Him- "Ooh, yah, I grew up playing in the mud of the west bank."

Me-"So how bad is the virus there, on the West Nile? "

Him-"Virus? Ah,what virus?"

Me-"The West Nile Virus, of course."

Him-(blank stare)"I never heard of it..."

08-27-2012, 10:38 PM	#1
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	West Nile Virus Well since Im from Texas and the majority of this hogwash is effecting parts of Texas. Im trying to enjoy my stay outside but I still feel nervous about staying out drinking. In the last 2 days, Ive used about a half of can of off. What are you other Texans doing? What about you JLA? -->

08-28-2012, 06:48 AM	#2
terryu1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NE Pennsylvania Contributor Posts: 1,245	Re: West Nile Virus The unusual summer has caused more problems this year, This week here in Wilkes Barre PA an elderly man died from West Nile Virus after mosquito bite two weeks ago. They are spraying this week even though he was the only confirmed case of West Nile in the whole county. __________________ ARMED INFIDEL

08-28-2012, 08:04 AM	#3
wv hillbilly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: mountains of wv. Posts: 2,017	Re: West Nile Virus get some of this i really works. the company i worked for always gave this to the men

08-28-2012, 08:57 AM	#4
CCHolderinMaine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Steep Falls, Maine Contributor Posts: 636	Re: West Nile Virus I find my .410 with #6 shot takes out Maine mosquitos nicely

08-30-2012, 09:38 AM	#7
hobby_mesa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 357	Re: West Nile Virus In Fort Worth, here. I pretty much still spend my time out having some brews and don't pay the skeeters much mind. In Fla., when we were there, I found the off I used lasted very effectively for about 3-4 hours before I had to respray. Getting west nile is sort of a fluke as all mosquitoes don't carry it. And the vast majority show no symptoms. As for me, I did have a fever for about 4 weeks so I probably should have used some off, huh? So much for the fluke part...I've only been bitten twice this summer lol.

08-30-2012, 10:08 AM	#9
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,268	Re: West Nile Virus When sitting on my porch I use the citronella candles, and the Mosquito Repellent Patio Lantern from ThermaCELL http://www.thermacell.com/mosquito-r.../patio-lantern When out in the yard I usually don't use anything, but I do sometimes use Off. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

08-30-2012, 10:12 AM	#10
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,441	Re: West Nile Virus yep.. citronella works great.. use it here in fl too. also keeping standing water down is a must. all my house troughs have a goldfish or 2 in them.. they LOVE mosquito larva!

08-30-2012, 10:35 AM	#12
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: West Nile Virus In my opinion, the best way to be is away from the public, more privacy, and I dont have to spend money to go to a range. I can easily shoot at 2000 yard targets if i wanted to but I never have unless I had the right rig even though just about all centerfire rifle cartridges can easily go over 2 miles. Thanks carver for that idea. I think I worry too much, been that way my whole life Last edited by gun runner; 08-30-2012 at 10:37 AM..

08-31-2012, 12:35 PM	#13
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,471	Re: West Nile Virus I know KY has had several cases this year with one being very serious. Woman almost died. We try to keep ANY standing water down here. The gold fish idea is great and I will try it at the afrm when I can or for sure next year. __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson

08-31-2012, 12:46 PM	#14
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,286	Re: West Nile Virus Put out more hummingbird feeders, guys - I have done this for years, and currently feeding about 2 gallons of nectar a day. These little guys don't just eat nectar; they eat slugs, snails, and various insects - including mosquito larvae and adults. I have not seen a mosquito here in several years - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

08-31-2012, 12:50 PM	#15
therewolf V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Port Richey, Fl. Posts: 159	Re: West Nile Virus Now here's what I don't understand: Me- "Hey Jamud, I'm Bill." Him- "Hello there to you,sir." Me-"Where ya from, J?" Him- "Oh, the suburbs of Cairo, Egypt." Me-"Anywhere near the Nile river?" Him- "Ooh, yah, I grew up playing in the mud of the west bank." Me-"So how bad is the virus there, on the West Nile? " Him-"Virus? Ah,what virus?" Me-"The West Nile Virus, of course." Him-(blank stare)"I never heard of it..."