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Toss the Bug Spray This Summer: How To Get Rid of Mosquitoes For Good
Is there anyone who isn’t bothered by bug spray? While we use it to avoid the dangers and irritation of mosquito bites, bug spray brings its own dangers and irritations. From a sensory standpoint, it’s stinky and can feel greasy or sticky on your skin. Most of all, bug spray is simply not a very effective way to control mosquitoes. Let’s dive deeper to learn more about bug sprays and their alternatives. How Do Bug Sprays Work? The bug sprays you can use on your skin block mosquitoes from finding you. They contain chemicals that mask scents and […]
3 Mosquito Myths Worth Talking About and Debunking
Mosquitoes are everywhere all over the world, but that doesn’t mean we all know them inside and out. It’s easy for old wives’ tales and anecdotes to trickle into our understanding of mosquitoes. This is mostly harmless, but some can lead to us making assumptions about mosquito solutions that won’t end up paying off. In truth, each mosquito myth has a trace of truth. That’s kind of the reason why so many of them stick. They make sense sometimes, even if they aren’t based on facts or reality. These assumptions have the risk of costing time and money when you […]
Avoid the Mosquito Solutions that Don’t Work
Nobody wants to deal with mosquitoes—especially during the summer when kids are home from school and there are all sorts of things to do. You do not have the time, money, or patience to perpetually battle a mosquito menace. When looking for a solution, you’ll want to find something that’s affordable, reliable, and fast. It is important to understand the solutions out there—and why so many of them might not work for your needs. Typical Mosquito Solutions Many Households Try When trying to control mosquitos, you have a wide range of options, from DIY remedies to full-blown extermination services. We […]
Why Mosquito Bites Itch
Summer is often a time to relax and enjoy nature… but time outside can also leave you with itchy, red bumps on your skin from mosquito bites. While you may already know these bugs bite us because the females need blood to reproduce, it’s only natural to wonder why the bites are so itchy and painful. What Makes Mosquito Bites Itch Female Mosquitoes insert their long, needle-like proboscis into their hosts’ skin to draw out blood. The proboscis and bite do not cause pain or discomfort—instead, our reactions to mosquito bites come from chemicals in […]
Help Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pets This Summer
Face it, mosquitos are annoying to humans. Nobody likes coming home from the park or an evening outdoors only to find itchy red bumps on their skin. Mosquitoes can cause minor to severe allergic reactions in addition to carrying dangerous diseases through their saliva. However, do mosquitoes pose the same annoyances and risks to your pets? Mosquitoes Bother Animals Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, which helps them find hosts to bite. While they only need flower nectar to survive, for a female to grow eggs she must drink blood from a host. Mosquitoes bite […]
How Mosquito Biology Affects Pest Treatment Around Your Home
Killing or repelling mosquitoes is more than just a swat or a spray away. Through spring, summer, and fall, these pests represent an ever-present nuisance. This irritation is one thing when you’re out on a camping trip. Out in the wilderness, it’s hard to blame mosquitoes for frequenting their common stomping grounds: However, dealing with mosquitoes every day in your own yard is another thing altogether. Itchy bug bites are reason enough to want a mosquito-free yard, but there’s also the worry of mosquito-borne illnesses for you, your family, and your pets. Many households who want to clear out […]