Mosquitos are top of everyone’s avoid list. This pest goes far beyond annoyance and the diseases they carry are well documented. Find out how to avoid/remove these dangerous critters.
Do you notice that mosquitoes seem to be attracted to certain people? Well, there are factors that can make you more attractive to mosquitoes, such as your choice of clothing and hygiene products. However, this also means that you can change or limit these factors to make you less attractive to mosquitoes too. Here are … Read more
Do you notice that some people seem to be bitten by mosquitoes more than others? When you are out camping, for example, there is always this one person full of mosquito bites while the rest of the group hasn’t been bitten once. Yes, mosquitoes are attracted to certain people. Why mosquitoes are attracted to certain … Read more
There are many pests that can infest your garden — aphids, caterpillars, whiteflies etc. They can eat and kill plants and vegetables. But not all garden pests are only destructive to plants and vegetables. Some of them are dangerous to humans too, such as mosquitoes. Here are some ways to get rid of mosquitoes in … Read more
Have you noticed that often, when you are going on holiday to places where there are likely to be a lot of mosquitoes — camping for example — people advise you to wear dark clothing to avoid these nasty bloodsuckers? Their reasoning is that mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors— especially dark colors. And if … Read more
Do you notice that mosquitoes seem to like dark places? You often hear them buzzing around at night, flying off when you disturb them and buzzing around when you suddenly turn on your bathroom light. Yes, mosquitoes do actually prefer dark places, and here are the reasons why… 1. Mosquitoes are generally more active at … Read more
We all know that mosquitoes are bad news. They are some of the deadliest animals on the planet — spreaders of dengue, malaria, and other terrible diseases. They often live close to humans too, making us even more vulnerable. But do you notice that some areas around your home seem to attract mosquitoes more than … Read more
If you think about it, you always seem to get bitten by mosquitoes at night. But why is that? Well, mosquitoes are nocturnal — meaning they are more active at night. But it is a little bit more complicated than that… Why do mosquitoes come out at night? Mosquitoes are small and vulnerable creatures. Things … Read more
You already know that mosquitoes are some of the deadliest creatures on the planet, killing millions of people throughout history — right? But did you know that your yard is a prime spot for a mosquito breeding ground? This could put your family at risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Here are some effective ways to get … Read more
Does rain kill mosquitoes? It is an interesting question… Mosquitoes are small flies, and for a mosquito, getting hit by a raindrop is the equivalent of a human being hit by a car! But here’s the surprising thing — the rain doesn’t actually kill mosquitoes. Relationship of rain and mosquitoes Mosquitoes don’t die in the … Read more
We all know mosquito bites are potentially dangerous. Not only can the mosquito bites cause itchiness, irritation, and infection; they can lead to deadly mosquito-borne diseases. You can prevent mosquito bites through the use of repellents, but can you prevent mosquito bites without repellents? Yes, you can. But before delving into the subject, it’s important … Read more