Clare vs. Mosquitos
Round 1
A teacher at my school loves to tell me that there is only one mosquito living in my house, he just simply has a lot of friends.
Dear mosquito (and friends), today we go to war.
I've got my game face ready.
Arena 1: My Bedroom.
My Tactics:
First, I hang my mosquito net from the wall. Walls here are made of cement, so I use duct tape to complete this project.
Second, I spray 100% DEET on my legs and feet before bed. I am not yet ready to spray my face/neck, even though these areas are attacked regularly.
Third, I buy a general mosquito plug-in.
Here are my supplies:
Effectiveness:
The mosquito net falls every night when I tangle myself in it.
Clare: 0 Mosquito: 1
The bug spray involves a lot of harsh chemicals, but my feet and legs survive the night without receiving new bites. I might end up with cancer, but for now, I'm itch-free.
Clare: .5 Mosquito: .5
I have no idea how this plug-in works. Also, I tried to buy replacement inserts, and instead of inserts, they were just sheets of paper that I *think* I am supposed to light on fire. Again, I have no idea. Finally, I have only one outlet in my bedroom, so using this every night for mosquitos when I have other devices to charge is not practical.
Clare: 0 Mosquito: 1
Total Score:
Clare: .5 Mosquito: 2.5
Such is life.
Here is a photo of where I tried to tape the net to my wall:
I am committed to continuing and doubling my efforts in the future. Please stay tuned for round two. From what I hear, I can buy a tennis racket with an electrical current designed to allow me to chase mosquitos, and I can think of no better pastime.
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