Ok I admit it I hate Mosquitoes!
Recently, I went out and spent over $100.00 to avoid them and not be a prisoner inside my home, not after the kind of winter we (hopefully) just got over!
They are a true definition of the word PEST!
There are steps you can take to reduce mosquito populations without using insecticides.
Here are some tips to consider when trying to avoid mosquito bites:
· Empty water from containers such as flower pots, birdbaths, pet water dishes, cans, gutters, tires and buckets regularly to disrupt the mosquito breeding cycle.
· Keep windows and door screens in good working order to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
· If possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors, consider staying indoors early in the morning and evening when mosquitoes are most active.
· Maintain your swimming pool to prevent mosquito breeding, and report abandoned pools to your local health department.
· Use mosquito netting over infants carriers when infants are outdoors.
· Consider using an insect repellent, be sure to follow the label directions for applying the repellent. For help selecting a mosquito repellent, try our Insect Repellent Locator.
Insecticides can also be used to help control mosquitoes. Some products are designed to be applied directly to water to control mosquito larvae, while others are used more broadly to control adult mosquitoes. Some community agencies provide mosquito control as a service to the public and may apply pesticides by trucks or planes. Visit the links below to get more information about how to control mosquitoes.
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