Avoid Exposure to Mosquitoes Without Repellents

Mosquitoes are quite the persistent pests, and what makes them more unpleasant is the fact that a good percentage of them are known to carry harmful diseases. Yet while many people want as little to do with mosquitoes as possible, not everyone is sold on the idea of using potentially toxic insect repellents. Luckily, the availability of non-chemical  mosquito elimination methods provides consumers a safer way to handle the mosquito menace in their respective communities.

One way to control the mosquito population in any given area is to eradicate potential breeding sites. Objects such as open birdbaths and even rubber tires collect water and can act as prime breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The simple act of removing these things can help drastically lower the local mosquito population and allow you to steer clear of the diseases these bugs carry.

You can also follow a few practical tips to reduce the risk of a potentially harmful mosquito bite. For instance, you can wear long-sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of skin that is exposed to mosquitoes. You can also choose to stay indoors when the mosquitoes are most active, particularly such as at sunrise and at sunset, so you can avoid those bothersome bites.

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Be Vigilant: What You can Do to Fight Mosquitoes

Ever wish the mosquitoes simply ceased to exist? Well technically speaking, there are ways to completely eradicate every mosquito on the planet, although there are huge ecological consequences that will result from such measures if they are ever carried out. Aside from calling in professional mosquito control services, the best you can do is take preventive measures to minimize your exposure to mosquitoes.

This is because the Smithsonian recently found out that female mosquitoes are attracted to a number of everyday things like beer, exercise, and bright clothes. Avoiding these things, especially during peak hours when mosquito activity is heavy, can reduce one's chances of getting bitten. Health officials also recommend using window screens, insect repellants, and even household fans to ward off mosquitoes, especially indoors.

Meanwhile, professionals can step in by spraying insecticides in areas rife with mosquitoes as well as sealing up/removing potential breeding grounds like barrels, open containers, old tires, and flower vases. They can also provide reliable misting systems that can allow a household to regularly spray their premises with insecticides and create an impenetrable “no fly zone” for mosquitoes at any given day. These systems can work in tandem with municipal mosquito control projects to ensure that the entire neighborhood is mostly mosquito-free.

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