10 Thrifty Ways to Deal with Mosquitoes
June 24, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, health
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. 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. 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.
LRN