No, I'm not talking about 'mine' or my work, I'm talking about - scientifically unproven - sweet blood, appetizer for any bloodsucker, vampire victim.

OK, that's not entirely true, the ticks really don't like me and I haven't seen vampires yet, but the legions of mosquitoes of all persuasions seem to see a laid table in me.

What have I not tried to prevent the attacks of these aggressors, so far nothing has really helped. Some talk about and praise lubricants such as 'Autan', others swear by fly screens or temperature drops and a large number have resigned themselves to their fate.

I'm still fighting! However, since I am mostly sucked dry at night, fly swatters and strong-smelling lubricants are not necessarily the means of choice.

I'm currently trying out a mobile air conditioning system to lower the room temperature and achieve a comfortable climate for the pests, the fly screens on the windows only seem to tempt to sporting competitions, to get through there somehow. The smaller, the nasty!

But back, the air conditioning part seems to be working, at least as long as it's running and I don't get pneumonia. But as soon as it's over, it starts again.

In any case, I have found a good solution for the itching afterwards, the 'Bite Away' is ideal for masochists to end the itching.