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10 Thrifty Ways to Deal with Mosquitoes.

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More than 170 millions of years ago, mosquitoes roam the earth. Although, records say that the mosquito then are bigger than the mosquitoes we know today. Both of them however can transmit diseases. Malaria and elephantiasis are two of the most dangerous diseases borne out of mosquito bites.

I am a mosquito magnet. If there is one around, it will find me. This past week while I was at camp, many mosquitos found me. I’ve done a little research and found some inexpensive ways that you can fight off mosquitoes.

  1. Keep your lawn mowed and bushes trimmed. This eliminates having a nice place for mosquitoes to rest.

    2. Other diseases such as yellow fever, dengue fever, epidemic polyarthritis, Rift Valley fever and West Nile virus may be transmitted through mosquito bites as well. It is therefore necessary that you ensure you get rid of mosquito that will put your home at risk.

  2. Keep spare tires and other items that collect water stored in a sheltered area. This cuts down on the amount of rain these items can collect. Empty standing water from buckets, boats, planters, wheelbarrows, etc.
  3. Make sure roof gutters drain properly to prevent standing water.

    4. Getting rid of this insect needs to start by ensuring that you keep mosquitoes away such as the following:

    • Do not allow stagnant water to stay more than two days. Check old tires, flower bases and pet dishes for water.

  4. Change the water in bird baths at least once a week or install a fountain or dripper to keep the water moving.
  5. Wear light colored clothing. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark clothes.
  6. Keep your body covered as much as possible. Yes, mosquitoes can find their way through the fabric, but it helps to cut down on the number of bites.

    7. • You may also need to check rain gutters and remove water that accumulates. Especially after rain, check the rain gutter so you can assure no stagnant water will stay in them.

  7. Spray garlic powder and water all over the yard.
  8. Plant mosquito deterring plants around your yard such as citronella, marigolds, basil, lavender, and catnip.

    9. • Trim or hedges regularly. Mosquitoes may hide on them.

  9. Try hiding your scent. Some people are sold on the effects of using Bounce dryer sheets, Vicks VapoRub and Avon’s Skin So Soft. Some prefer eating garlic or lemons or taking B1 Vitamins.

    10. • Mow the lawn once a week. Mosquitoes may also hide on tall grasses.

    • Screen windows and doors to make sure mosquitoes do not enter your home… [read more]

  10. When all else fails, use the bug spray. I had to resort to this at camp last week. I also found that the lotion worked better than the spray, although the smell was worse.

Well, does this have you itching? It does me! Do you have any tips for fighting off mosquitoes?

Autor: Karen.
Source: www.thriftymommy.com


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