Mosquito Prevention

Mosquitoes simply use light sources to travel, and foreign light sources can throw them off course. Therefore, using bug lights or light bulbs you may find in the store probably won’t work to keep mosquitoes away.

Mosquitoes rely heavily on detecting carbon dioxide emissions to locate hosts to feed on. A carbon dioxide mosquito trap simulates the way that gas is released when humans or animals exhale.

There are many forms of mosquito repellents: repellent for the skin, repellent for clothing, and repellent that stays in the air. Most forms of repellent use either DEET or picaridin, which is a relatively new repellent.

The best natural method of mosquito prevention is limiting the things in your outdoor area that might attract them. The most important way to do this is to eliminate all sources of still water.

If you light a citronella candle outside this summer, the burning oil may help to repel mosquitoes and other pests. However, the effects won’t last for long.

Mosquitoes are drawn to potential breeding sites in your garden or yard. In order to breed, mosquitoes need to find still water to lay their eggs on.

Because mosquitoes are common in the summer, it’s not always comfortable to wear warmer clothing for protection. When you choose to leave some skin exposed, consider applying an EPA-registered insect repellent to prevent mosquito bites.