twinmama

Hey twinmama,

What are 'bad midgies'?

AJ

Midgies are sandflies and small mosquitos. Due to the mangroves around the area they are quite bad - i.e. in summer and spring you can't go outside without getting bitten quite badly.

ahh that makes sense now.

Thanks for the update twinmama.

AJ

Yes its sad ! we have to put up with midge on the coastline of Australia. Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast have them too, and in Hervey Bay Toogum, Urangan, Eli Waters, River Heads Booral they are every where here. However you can beat them though, there is no reason for people to get bitten!

I live in River Heads I prevent getting bitten in my home and outside, I am not covered in bites or scars but I have been bitten on many occasions, but it is my fault for letting my guard down
The Council sprays Mosquitos! I still will never live anywhere else in Hervey Bay this is Paradise! so Beautiful and peaceful, with the most fabulous people.

Such a shame that the little buggers can be a problem, but I guess that's the price you pay living next to a beautiful lake.

AJ

Hi AJ what lake? are you talking about, we have the Susan Mary River's and the Great Sandy Straits, there is no lakes.

ooppss...sorry I meant river :)

Thats ok AJ, Thanks for your input, have a great day!

Hi there Angel and Adam. Firstly, Midges are sand flies and not to be confused with Mosquitoes. they do not bite but leave a saliva on your skin which is an irritant. Hence the red marks and itching. Midges are not confined to River Heads as a lot of ignoramouses would have you believe. They are present in equal numbers ALL ALONG the eastern seaboard. Mosquitos are so thick in numbers at times, during hatch, that you can literally catch them by the handful, even in Hervey Bay itself. The ONLY way to avoid getting "bitten" by these creatures is to stay inside, use an insecticide to keep them at bay, excuse the pun, or keep away from any coastline. Brisbane is also just as bad yet people deal with it. Mosquitos have a life cycle of 11 days, 7 days before hatching after rain and in still water. Research for yourself, and live in other areas of similar environment to justify your comments. While people do get "bitten" it is not from living at "river Heads". All the surrounding suburbs including "Maryborough" 55kms away, are experiencing the same results from Midges and Mosquitos. I have lived in all three areas.
I sincerely hope this allays any fears you may have about River Heads, I really like this suburb.
Greg.