Understanding Mosquito Behavior to Improve Home Protection

Understanding the mosquito is advantageous in developing effective home protection strategies. Mosquitoes are most active dawn and dusk and sniff out warmth, carbon dioxide and body odors to find their hosts. Understanding their habits lets you take measures to prevent bites during their hours of greatest activity.

Differing species of mosquitoes are lured by certain smells, such as sweat, perfumes and floral. They like indoors and also outdoors by the side of standing water. Knowing where mosquitoes tend to seek refuge — under furniture, in potted plants or near gutters — can help you concentrate control measures toward where the pests are lurking.

For added safety, marry what we know about behavior to some practical steps. Apply repellents to exposed skin, set up screens or nets, eliminate standing water and keep indoor premises clean and dry. When you work with the behavior of mosquitoes to reinforce your preventative efforts, you can enjoy a safer and more comfortable living space all year long.