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Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites

June 11, 2012

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Wearing long sleeves and pants can help you prevent mosquito bites on your next outdoor outing.

If you haven’t already found yourself in the midst of blood thirsty, swarming mosquitoes, it probably won’t be too long. The early summer months in Loveland and Fort Collins, Colorado are the beginning of mosquito season, which means now is the time to prepare. These pests may have us outnumbered but there are many ways that you can prevent their bites and even their presence in and around your home.

Mosquito bites should be avoided not only because they cause serious itching, but because of health concerns as well. Some people have more serious reactions to mosquito bites, which may include large welts, blisters and severe swelling. Mosquitoes are also transmitters of several serious diseases ,such as the West Nile Virus and malaria. Here are some tips to help homeowners protect themselves and their children from mosquito bites:

Wear long sleeves and long pants to cover your skin
Wear light colored and loose fitted clothing to keep your core temperature down
Use mosquito netting, especially for your children in strollers
Use insect repellent when in areas with mosquitoes
Try to avoid cookouts and other outdoor events during peak mosquito times which are dawn, dusk and early evening

With these tips in mind to avoid mosquito bites, you may be wondering how to make the mosquitoes go away in general. If your home is located in a particularly moist and wooded area you are going to be naturally more susceptible to hosting thousands of mosquitoes. However, there are some ways that homeowners can help to prevent mosquitoes from breeding on their property. These ways include:

Emptying water that has collected in any receptacles on your property, this includes toys, cans, flower pots and anything else capable of catching water
Clear out debris from gutters
Cover swimming pools and hot tubs when not in use
Fill in holes in your yard that collect water after rain
Keep drainage ditches clean and flowing with water

If the mosquitoes are continuing to create suffering for you and your family in Fort Collins or Greeley, CO then it is time to call in the professionals. EnviroPest offers a mosquito treatment method that consists of a one-time detailed inspection to identify the breeding sources, a treatment to eliminate mosquito landing areas and then optional maintenance treatments throughout the summer while mosquitoes are most prevalent. To eliminate mosquitoes on your Colorado property, contact EnviroPest today!

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