Mosquitoes have a fashion sense too!

Posted on August 11, 2010 with 1 Comment

Mosquitoes will favor certain clothes when choosing who to bite.  An article from Ecouterre.com states that mosquitoes love black leggings!  Many women love to wear them either for comfort or fashion, but you are more likely to get bit from a mosquito if you do so!  The article suggests to wear light or bright colored heavy clothes to protect yourself.  A light colored sweatshirt and pale-wash jeans would be a good choice if you are spending time outside.  Here are some other tips to follow if you want to stay mosquito free:

• Replace/repair broken screens
• Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar outdoor items that hold water
• Make holes in the bottoms of recycling containers that are kept outside
• Clean clogged rain gutters and make sure they continue to work properly
• Turn over wheelbarrows and wading pools when not in use to prevent water build up
• Change water in bird baths often
• Clear vegetation and debris from edges of ponds
• Clean chlorinated swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs a few times a month
• Drain water from pool covers
• Use landscaping materials to eliminate low spots where standing water accumulates.

(Tips from Oswego Health Department)

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