As spring and summer temperatures rise in Suffolk County & Nassau County, so does mosquito-biting activity. To effectively prevent mosquito bites and enjoy the outdoors more, consider these strategies:
- Align outdoor activities with times when mosquitoes are minimally active (since they tend to swarm most at dawn and dusk).
- Remove any standing water in your yard, as it attracts mosquitoes and provides them with breeding grounds.
- Wear long sleeves and pants during outdoor excursions.
- Use an EPA-registered insect repellent on both skin and clothing. For children, seek guidance from a pediatrician before applying repellents.
Types of Clothing That Repels Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are opportunistic biters, often targeting any exposed skin. Commonly, they go after arms, legs, neck, feet, and hands. To reduce the chance of bites:
- Embrace long-sleeved clothing to curtail skin exposure.
- Opt for pants, possibly tucked into socks, to safeguard your ankles.
- Brightly colored garments can serve as a deterrent to mosquitoes.
Despite the warmer weather, it’s crucial to protect skin that remains uncovered with an EPA-registered insect repellent.
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Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites When Sleeping
If you’ve ever spent a night outdoors and awoken to an array of mosquito bites, you understand the importance of nighttime protection. To prevent overnight bites:
- Use mosquito nets to cover sleeping areas.
- Dress in long-sleeved shirts and pants for added protection.
- Keep a fan running to create a breeze that mosquitoes struggle to navigate.
- Apply an EPA-registered repellent.
- Shower to remove scents that might attract mosquitoes.
- Close windows to prevent entry.
Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites on Dogs & Cats
Our furry companions are not immune to mosquitoes’ advances. To guard dogs and cats:
- Consult with your veterinarian to find pet-safe mosquito repellents.
- Avoid walking pets during peak mosquito activity times — dawn and dusk.
- In the spring, preemptively make your surroundings less enticing to mosquitoes by eliminating any standing water sources.
- Look out for signs of discomfort or scratching in pets, which may indicate mosquito bites.
Do Mosquito Traps Really Work for Mosquito Bites?
Yes, mosquito traps are an increasingly effective means of controlling nuisance mosquito populations. There are many mosquito traps to choose from, but they are generally considered to be effective in providing a noticeable reduction in mosquito populations.
One of the main things that help mosquitoes locate a host on which to feed is human breath, or carbon dioxide. A carbon dioxide mosquito trap mimics the way human or animal breath smells by emitting carbon dioxide gas. Once the mosquitoes enter the trap, they will not be able to leave. This is due to being sucked in by a fan, stuck on a sticky surface, or electrocuted. The goal of C02 traps is to lure in and eliminate female mosquitoes to stop the population from reproducing.
Effective Mosquito Treatment in Suffolk County & Nassau County
When it comes to picking an efficient mosquito trap, it’s best to get the opinion of your local mosquito exterminator. A local expert will have the knowledge required to understand how to get rid of the mosquito populations commonly found in your area.
Contact Suburban Exterminating to learn more today!
