The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! - SV650.org

Fallout · 07-09-12, 06:44 AM

Thought I would conduct a survey on the mighty org:

My Mrs just recovered from a nasty horsefly bite on her leg. Needed hardcore antibiotics. She also gets bitten by midgeys all the time. One of her friends now has two nasty bites from a walk in the local forest, and one of her other mates is apparently always getting bitten when she walks the dog.

I walk the dog in the forest every day, and have just returned from a bushcraft style weekend where I spent my days up to my neck in bracken building shelters. I've never had a tick and hardly ever get bitten. Can't remember the last time.

Apparently some flying insects have preferences over their host, but I don't know if it's the same for ticks and other insects. Either way, I'm really curious to know what the split is on people that don't get bitten much and people that do. Seems odd to me. Cast ye vote!

pookie · 07-09-12, 06:49 AM

I either have tasty blood or a sign on my forehead that says bite me... I reckon mozzies are like thieving scum , they go for the easy option. I guess what I'm saying is I'm like an unlocked garage

Geodude · 07-09-12, 06:53 AM

I grew up coated in a layer of calamine lotion, so much that i cracked when i moved. I still get bitten by everything so guess i must be tasty

Messie · 07-09-12, 06:55 AM

I've heard that people who eat marmite don't get bitten

Fallout · 07-09-12, 06:57 AM

You poor poor tasty buffet carts.

Geodude · 07-09-12, 06:59 AM

I live on marmite and still they get me even tried garlic and that just chases away the humans

pookie · 07-09-12, 07:01 AM

I drink Gin and am still alive not sure about the tonic

.. my understanding is you need to stand next to someone tastier that you.

kaivalagi · 07-09-12, 07:05 AM

With the midges and mosquitoes if spending a lot of time outdoors I don't bother with repellent and let them bite, after a few days and resisting the scratching you'll not notice it anymore...I just spent 7 weeks in Fiji and did just this with no bother....I suspect everyone gets bitten by the little buggers and it's more down to their reaction to the bite than anything. Giant centipedes are another story though, seen the misses get bitten by one on the shoulder when putting on a cardigan when out and about, not nice at all!!

Never been bitten by a horse fly, unlucky, rather painful I am sure!

Geodude · 07-09-12, 07:06 AM

What i find strange is the places i get bitten. How doe's a bloodsucking critter think i know i'll bite him right in the crack of his backside or right on the end of his BLEEP

and no i dont run around in fields naked.. much

Bri w · 07-09-12, 07:49 AM

Scotland - love the place but hate the creatures

I'm out and about loads but are rarely bitten apart from when I venture north of the Border.

View Poll Results: Does ye suffer the insect munch?
I get bitten a lot, and spend quite a lot of time outdoors with nature.	8	27.59%
I don't get bitten much, and spend quite a lot of time outdoors with nature.	15	51.72%
I get bitten a lot, and spend most of my time in cities or inside.	4	13.79%
I don't get bitten much, and spend most of my time in cities or inside.	2	6.90%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

07-09-12, 06:44 AM	#1
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! Thought I would conduct a survey on the mighty org: My Mrs just recovered from a nasty horsefly bite on her leg. Needed hardcore antibiotics. She also gets bitten by midgeys all the time. One of her friends now has two nasty bites from a walk in the local forest, and one of her other mates is apparently always getting bitten when she walks the dog. I walk the dog in the forest every day, and have just returned from a bushcraft style weekend where I spent my days up to my neck in bracken building shelters. I've never had a tick and hardly ever get bitten. Can't remember the last time. Apparently some flying insects have preferences over their host, but I don't know if it's the same for ticks and other insects. Either way, I'm really curious to know what the split is on people that don't get bitten much and people that do. Seems odd to me. Cast ye vote! __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

07-09-12, 06:49 AM	#2
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! I either have tasty blood or a sign on my forehead that says bite me... I reckon mozzies are like thieving scum , they go for the easy option. I guess what I'm saying is I'm like an unlocked garage __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

07-09-12, 06:53 AM	#3
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! I grew up coated in a layer of calamine lotion, so much that i cracked when i moved. I still get bitten by everything so guess i must be tasty __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

07-09-12, 06:55 AM	#4
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! I've heard that people who eat marmite don't get bitten __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

07-09-12, 06:57 AM	#5
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! You poor poor tasty buffet carts. __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

07-09-12, 06:59 AM	#6
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! I live on marmite and still they get me even tried garlic and that just chases away the humans __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

07-09-12, 07:01 AM	#7
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! I drink Gin and am still alive not sure about the tonic .. my understanding is you need to stand next to someone tastier that you. __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

07-09-12, 07:05 AM	#8
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! With the midges and mosquitoes if spending a lot of time outdoors I don't bother with repellent and let them bite, after a few days and resisting the scratching you'll not notice it anymore...I just spent 7 weeks in Fiji and did just this with no bother....I suspect everyone gets bitten by the little buggers and it's more down to their reaction to the bite than anything. Giant centipedes are another story though, seen the misses get bitten by one on the shoulder when putting on a cardigan when out and about, not nice at all!! Never been bitten by a horse fly, unlucky, rather painful I am sure! __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner Last edited by kaivalagi; 07-09-12 at 07:07 AM.

07-09-12, 07:06 AM	#9
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! What i find strange is the places i get bitten. How doe's a bloodsucking critter think i know i'll bite him right in the crack of his backside or right on the end of his BLEEP and no i dont run around in fields naked.. much __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

07-09-12, 07:49 AM	#10
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: The great "Do you get bitten?" survey! Scotland - love the place but hate the creatures I'm out and about loads but are rarely bitten apart from when I venture north of the Border. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

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