I remember in Manitoba that when you got attacked by mosquito's it was a full out onslaught. When they came you knew it. They were so big you were concerned that with the quantity they might just carry you off to feast on later.
Not here in Niger. They are smaller and craftier. They are stealth mosquito's. When you see them it is very difficult to kill them. When they attack, you don't realize it until its too late.
Grace has felt like a feeding ground lately. She has bites all over. A couple of weeks ago Orest had over 40 bites. We have taken precautions but obviously not enough. May have to get some military help or ship in some dragonflies.
Just as I am typing this one flys by. I swat a couple of times but it evades my best efforts. Then it just mysteriously vanishes, all in the hopes of a more profitable counter attack, or maybe it was just an advance scout.
I guess this is in preparation for Aug - Oct when they really get bad at the height of malaria season.
We need a good mosquito blaster.
Pray for us, we are desperate. Oh no, they are coming in from all sides. Aaagh, it's to late.
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