Articles tagged ‘mozzies’
Mozzies hard on Bali newcomers
By Nick | February 12th, 2007 |
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It takes a while to get used to a new scene, with a different set of problems to overcome. Yesterday I got a call from a newcomer to Bali, who complained about the mosquitoes out here. He has a wife and baby and said they were unable to sleep, the wife and baby having to [...]
Controlling malaria and dengue in Bali
By Nick | December 11th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Wet season in Bali means hot humid weather, flooded streets and puddles. Ideal conditions for mosquitoes (nyamuk) to breed and spread disease.
Jungle garden in Seminyak Bali
By Nick | May 4th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Welcome to the jungle, when you come to my house in Seminyak Bali. The flora out here grows like plants on steroids, extra big and super fast. Yesterday Fery, husband of pembantu Ana, came over with his chopper. He was here a few days ago, and spent an hour getting one side of the garden [...]
Mosquitoes and how to avoid them in Bali
By Nick | February 23rd, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Mosquitoes are pain in the neck and a fact of life here in Bali. If you come here you will get bitten, probably not get malaria, but still something most westerners are uncomfortable with.
Sharyn's trip to Bali - November 2005: Security, Mozzies and Other Stuff part II
By Nick | December 7th, 2005 | 1 Comment »
I think there are more mozzies than before, or maybe I just got better tasting. We tried everything and the only thing that worked consistently was Rid (apologies to non-Australians). I still managed to come home with 40 bites on my legs alone though, we had a bite counting party with my duty-free vodka [...]
Sharyn's trip to Bali - November 2005: Security, Mozzies and Other Stuff part I
By Nick | December 7th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
There is a much greater security presence now both on the roads, where we saw some awesome mass licence checks, and on entry to supermarkets, bars and restaurants; although it is not particularly overt except along the beachfront venues and never bothered us.
