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Anonymous wrote:OP back. For me, in my current (row)house, it really is that bad. Mosquitos are out at all times of day and aggressive. One of my young children can’t use the backyard I was so thrilled to have for five months out of the year. It affects their sleep, they have scars from some bites and it’s just constant scratching if he’s out for five minutes. We shriek at people to close the front door immediately (although front isn’t nearly as bad as back).
Our garden falls apart every year because no one can tolerate tending to it. We have dunks and fans and spray! Local parks vary but most are horrible too. And yes there are gnats in the midst nonstop! We are not finicking people and don’t complain about rats, noise etc. because they are at least intermittent.
Meanwhile my relatives in wet Portland OR and coastal MA leave their doors open all summer. The difference in quality of life is astounding for people who are bite magnets. Wish the genetic engineering would gain momentum.
I’m not sure we can justify moving just for this, but we also hate the current heat so maybe it’s worth it. Just don’t want to end up in the same situation elsewhere in 5 years! If we ever make the move I need to remind myself to house hunt in the heat of summer to assess.
I appreciate that so many people on here seem to get it…
I moved back to Boston from NOVA to get away from mosquitoes and the general awfulness of summer. Huge improvement in quality of life even though Boston still gets hot and humid in the summer - but so much is better compared to DC.
No Asian Tiger Mosquitoes. Fewer mosquitoes period. I can be outside without DEET, even for extended periods. The heat and humidity breaks in the morning and evenings.
It was a hard decision because I kept on wishing I could just be "tougher." No regrets. Signed, fellow mosquito magnet
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