Top Summer Mosquito Prevention Hacks for a Bite-Free Season

With the arrival of summer comes longer days, warmer temperatures, and, unfortunately, more mosquitoes. You need multiple strategies to stay bite-free. Begin by removing standing water in and around your home, like in flower pots, gutters or birdbaths, which are prime breeding zones for mosquitoes. Create dry, clean outdoor areas to minimize the number of mosquitoes.

Then of course, shield yourself the old-fashioned way with clothing and repellents. Long sleeves and light colored clothing Keep as little skin exposed as possible, so a long-sleeved, light-colored shirt is best. Combining clothes with an effective mosquito repellent spray/cream that can guarantee that extra level of protection, particularly during those times of maximum mosquito activity (dawn and dusk).

Last but not the least, and consider indoor and outdoor devices for the prevention of mosquito infestation. Electric insect repellents, mosquito coils and citronella candles are some of the options for inside the home and around the patio. WHERE TO FIND MOSQUITOES Here are some of the most common breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and how to eliminate them: STANDING WATER • Clogged rain gutters • Stopped-up roof gutters • Kiddy details • Bird baths • Blocks, flower pots • Dog bowls TEND THE GARDEN Making sure your windows and doors are well screened and using nets where needed also helps defuse mosquitoes. With a few environmental control, personal protection and smart home devices, you can stay bite-free this summer.