Health Prob's from Good Knight?

mischty · Oct 16th, 2009, 21:42

HI,
Apologies if this question was answered in a thread somewhere, I looked around but didn't see any direct answers.
I'm traveling S. India Karnataka- Kerala- Tamil Nadu for a month in December and am trying to avoid lugging a mosquito net around. Obviously I'm not sure what style of place I'll be staying each night- AC/non-AC rooms, but from different threads nets seem problematic to hang in some hotels, let alone taking up more room in a pack.
HAs anyone experienced noticeable respiratory/health problems from either GOOD Knight plug ins ,or the newer ,less toxic mosquito coils? I understand power blackouts will obv. make Good Knight ineffective......
How much does Good Knight cost , in India?
It would seem like an easier option than a net, as long as the chemicals don't get me......
Thanks!

Nick-H · Oct 16th, 2009, 22:16

The stuff is designed to kill, even if it meant only to kill insects, so yes, it is a poison.

What you can do is to keep one of these things plugged in for an hour or two in the evening, keep the doors and windows shut, and turn it off before going to bed.

I use one in the bedroom, but only turn it on at night if I know there is a mossie flying around. I haven't noticed any ill effects.

A quick squirt from an aerosol insecticide would probably be as effective, if not more, than an hour of the electric thingie. I have no idea about the relative toxicity.

jituyadav · Oct 16th, 2009, 23:06

I do not use it frequently but whenever I do, I end up getting the best sleep.

crvlvr · Oct 17th, 2009, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

What you can do is to keep one of these things plugged in for an hour or two in the evening, keep the doors and windows shut, and turn it off before going to bed.

That's the best way to do it. Those mosquito coils are much worse for you.

mischty · Oct 17th, 2009, 03:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I use one in the bedroom, but only turn it on at night if I know there is a mossie flying around. I haven't noticed any ill effects.

A quick squirt from an aerosol insecticide would probably be as effective, if not more, than an hour of the electric thingie. I have no idea about the relative toxicity.

Both those options sound relatively safe and easy... especially instead of carrying around a mosquito net with no real place to hang it.....

paulaurora · Oct 17th, 2009, 03:50

Hi Mischty, You may have decided against the net by now, but we travel with one of those pop-up mosinets. Absolutely love them...have used them everywhere and they are really light and compact.

wat · Oct 17th, 2009, 04:07

I have know a few a people to have breathing problems,when it is plugged in a closed room. But, the bigger problem is that the plug ins are useless at quite a few where the mosquitoes are endemic. Coils are far more effective and give far more breathing and other problems also. It is best to use mosquito net. Even mosquito repellent creams are useful

mischty · Oct 17th, 2009, 04:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulaurora

Hi Mischty, You may have decided against the net by now, but we travel with one of those pop-up mosinets. Absolutely love them...have used them everywhere and they are really light and compact.

I've yet to find them here in Canada..perhaps they're an Irish invention

...I've only come across the single or 2 point attached kind so far. They seem light enough, just potentially difficult to attach. I'll keep my eyes open,thanks.

Haylo · Oct 17th, 2009, 05:25

I wouldn't worry about harmful effects of products such as "Good Knight" for only a month, insecticides tend to be cumulative and people do use this product for years on end. If a search hasn't turned up any warnings, it's not likely to be a major issue.

The concentration of insecticide required to kill insects the size of mosquitoes is extremely low, and it's not enough to even discourage yet alone kill small cockroaches.

In Delhi, I was far more concerned about catching something really nasty like Dengue fever, and had them in every blissfully mosquito-free room.

goangoangone · Oct 17th, 2009, 07:20

Mosquitoes don't drop dead the minute they enter a room where there's a coil or plug in. They still have time to bite. Use a net.

Nick-H · Oct 17th, 2009, 08:00

That is true. Even when they are staggering around!

The spray is much faster to kill them. Also more smelly.

Aishah · Oct 17th, 2009, 09:15

I use the plug in gadgets when the mozzie season starts - we have no mozzies when the temps are hot. As temps cool down, they tend to come around then. I've been using them now for the last three years and sleep with the windows open and the gadget is on the other side of the room. I think the little light is supposed to attract them.

They seem to be quite effective and to date I don't think I have any ill effects, although one of my nephews said to me the other day, "Aunty you seem to get angry faster these days". So maybe there is an effect on my nervous system I am unaware of. (When I get angry I think I have just cause to be so! And actually I think my nephew is exaggerating. That's my version, anyway!)

I don't think I would like to have the machine close to where we sleep, and the windows closed at the same time, however.

goangoangone · Oct 17th, 2009, 09:25

I leave them on 24 hours. My theory is that they stop any build up of mozzies. They tend to hang out in wardrobes, curtains and dark corners of dressing tables etc. during the day.

wonderwomanusa · Oct 17th, 2009, 09:39

I usually close the room up and light a coil before I go to dinner; when I return, the coil is burned out and there are dead mossies lying around.

Last year, I found one of those mossizappers that's like a badminton racquet ... you plug them in to charge them, then go around the room zapping mossies... it's especially good for those hiding in folds of the curtains! I believe they cost around Rx200 in the bazaar ...

Nick-H · Oct 17th, 2009, 10:14

I would never be further than arm's length away from my zapper --- but you cannot rid an entire room of mossies using one. They will find hiding places, and some will bite you before you notice them. Others will be good at evading your swipes

Oct 16th, 2009, 21:42	#1
mischty Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canada Posts: 17	Health Prob's from Good Knight? HI, Apologies if this question was answered in a thread somewhere, I looked around but didn't see any direct answers. I'm traveling S. India Karnataka- Kerala- Tamil Nadu for a month in December and am trying to avoid lugging a mosquito net around. Obviously I'm not sure what style of place I'll be staying each night- AC/non-AC rooms, but from different threads nets seem problematic to hang in some hotels, let alone taking up more room in a pack. HAs anyone experienced noticeable respiratory/health problems from either GOOD Knight plug ins ,or the newer ,less toxic mosquito coils? I understand power blackouts will obv. make Good Knight ineffective...... How much does Good Knight cost , in India? It would seem like an easier option than a net, as long as the chemicals don't get me...... Thanks!

Oct 16th, 2009, 23:06	#3
jituyadav Humble servant of the self Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 613	I do not use it frequently but whenever I do, I end up getting the best sleep. __________________ I started with nothing and I still have most of it!

Oct 17th, 2009, 05:25	#9
Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,804	I wouldn't worry about harmful effects of products such as "Good Knight" for only a month, insecticides tend to be cumulative and people do use this product for years on end. If a search hasn't turned up any warnings, it's not likely to be a major issue. The concentration of insecticide required to kill insects the size of mosquitoes is extremely low, and it's not enough to even discourage yet alone kill small cockroaches. In Delhi, I was far more concerned about catching something really nasty like Dengue fever, and had them in every blissfully mosquito-free room. __________________ The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful - E.E. Cummings, poet (1894-1962)

Oct 17th, 2009, 07:20	#10
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,953	Mosquitoes don't drop dead the minute they enter a room where there's a coil or plug in. They still have time to bite. Use a net. __________________ GoanGoan......here

Oct 17th, 2009, 09:15	#12
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,624	I use the plug in gadgets when the mozzie season starts - we have no mozzies when the temps are hot. As temps cool down, they tend to come around then. I've been using them now for the last three years and sleep with the windows open and the gadget is on the other side of the room. I think the little light is supposed to attract them. They seem to be quite effective and to date I don't think I have any ill effects, although one of my nephews said to me the other day, "Aunty you seem to get angry faster these days". So maybe there is an effect on my nervous system I am unaware of. (When I get angry I think I have just cause to be so! And actually I think my nephew is exaggerating. That's my version, anyway!) I don't think I would like to have the machine close to where we sleep, and the windows closed at the same time, however. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Oct 16th, 2009, 22:16	#2
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,210	The stuff is designed to kill, even if it meant only to kill insects, so yes, it is a poison. What you can do is to keep one of these things plugged in for an hour or two in the evening, keep the doors and windows shut, and turn it off before going to bed. I use one in the bedroom, but only turn it on at night if I know there is a mossie flying around. I haven't noticed any ill effects. A quick squirt from an aerosol insecticide would probably be as effective, if not more, than an hour of the electric thingie. I have no idea about the relative toxicity.

Oct 17th, 2009, 03:50	#6
paulaurora Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ireland Posts: 51	Hi Mischty, You may have decided against the net by now, but we travel with one of those pop-up mosinets. Absolutely love them...have used them everywhere and they are really light and compact.

Oct 17th, 2009, 04:07	#7
wat Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 56	I have know a few a people to have breathing problems,when it is plugged in a closed room. But, the bigger problem is that the plug ins are useless at quite a few where the mosquitoes are endemic. Coils are far more effective and give far more breathing and other problems also. It is best to use mosquito net. Even mosquito repellent creams are useful

Oct 17th, 2009, 08:00	#11
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,210	That is true. Even when they are staggering around! The spray is much faster to kill them. Also more smelly.

Oct 17th, 2009, 09:25	#13
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,953	I leave them on 24 hours. My theory is that they stop any build up of mozzies. They tend to hang out in wardrobes, curtains and dark corners of dressing tables etc. during the day.

Oct 17th, 2009, 09:39	#14
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,261	I usually close the room up and light a coil before I go to dinner; when I return, the coil is burned out and there are dead mossies lying around. Last year, I found one of those mossizappers that's like a badminton racquet ... you plug them in to charge them, then go around the room zapping mossies... it's especially good for those hiding in folds of the curtains! I believe they cost around Rx200 in the bazaar ... __________________ The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski

Oct 17th, 2009, 10:14	#15
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,210	I would never be further than arm's length away from my zapper --- but you cannot rid an entire room of mossies using one. They will find hiding places, and some will bite you before you notice them. Others will be good at evading your swipes

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