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Tips to Keep the Bugs at Bay

Expert advice on how to bug-proof your area, and prevent and treat mosquito bites.

  • Remove their habitat, where they live and breed, by eliminating standing water. Mosquitoes often breed inside objects with standing water like rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers and toys.
  •  It’s encouraged to empty bird baths, fountains, wading pools and potted plant trays at least once a week to destroy any habitats the insects might develop.
  •  If you have a swimming pool in your yard, keep the water treated and circulating.

How do you prevent those pesky mosquito bites?

  • Use EPA-registered mosquito repellents and follow the directions on the label carefully.
  •  If there’s a mosquito disease warning in effect, stay inside during the evening hours.
  •  Replace your outdoor lights with yellow “bug” lights. While the yellow lights aren’t repellent, they do tend to attract fewer mosquitoes than ordinary lights.
  •  Check your screen windows and doors to see if they are bug tight.

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