What do you think about a high-pitched sound, close to your ears, when you are trying to fall asleep? Someone, something is hunting for your blood!
OK, leaving blood alone mosquitoes used to be the second most annoying thing preventing me from falling asleep. And they presented one-of-a-kind challenge – an attempt to smash them required a lot of patience and a bit of luck. Often wall cleanup afterwards, as I do not have red-painted walls.
Things changed a lot once I purchased “bug-a-salt” gun. You are reading correctly – a gadget (or even toy at first glance) designed to shot a bit of salt.
First reactions in my family were quite predictable – eye-rolling, midlife crisis label and so on, however – it all faded away when everyone had a chance to use it in action. And in action – it is perfect. No need to approach with care, no smashed mosquitoes on walls – only a bit of salt somewhere on the floor, half a meter distance and defeated enemy!
Not to mention a lot of fun. Of course installation of mosquito nets improved situation even more. Fortunately, from time to time a mosquito (or fly) finds a way to our shooting grounds and the hunt begins again.
