What is the best way to keep mosquetoes away..?

Answer 1

West Nile virus
- West Nile virus is established in Ontario and the disease is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. There is no way to predict how serious West Nile virus will be in any given year.

- It's important you take steps that will protect you and your family from mosquito bites. The good news is, it's easy.

1. Use insect repellent when outdoors.
2. Cover up.
3. Clean up mosquito-friendly areas around your home regularly.



Use insect repellent when outdoors

1. Consider using federally registered personal insect repellents on exposed skin, such as those containing DEET. A light coating will do.
2. The concentration of DEET should be no greater than 30% for adults and no greater than 10% for children.
3. DEET-based repellents can also be used on top of clothing. Do not use it under clothing.
4. Several DEET-free botanical repellents are federally registered but provide a shorter time of effectiveness. If you are going outdoors for less than 30 minutes, these are safe, effective alternatives.

Always read the label directions for use.



If they can't get to you, you won't get bitten

1. Minimize exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts or jackets and long pants.
2. Mosquitoes are attracted to darker, more intense colours, so remember to wear lighter colours if possible.
3. And if it's particularly bad out there and you need to be out for a long time, consider specialized bug-protective clothing.



Clean up and ruin a mosquito's love life

1. The best way to keep mosquitoes away is to clean up areas where they like to breed.
2. Unlike birds and other insects, most mosquitoes do not fly very far and tend to stay close to their breeding sites and normal habitat.
3. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water – even small amounts. The life cycle from egg to adult can take less than 10 days.

It's important to get rid of standing water around your home on a regular basis – once a week is a good standard. Adult mosquitoes like to rest in dense shrubbery. Keep bushes and shrubs clear of overgrowth and debris. And keep your compost pile turned on a regular basis.



Top ten mosquito love nests

1. Bird baths
2. Old tires
3. Unused containers like barrels
4. Flower pot saucers
5. Swimming pool covers
6. Wading pools
7. Clogged gutters and eavestroughs
8. Clogged drainage ditches
9. Small containers like cans or bottle tops
10. Unused children's toys or vehicles

Answer 2

I asked an Agricultural Extension agent in my county--he said DEET. He knew of other options, but said DEET was the best.

There are also repellents that you only put on your clothes and shoes--that might work if you don't want DEET on your skin. And prevention is good, too--tip over standing water or at least give it a good stir. Support frog and bird habitats and don't spray pesticide if they're around, but if it's just a nasty puddle you can't convert to a wildlife preserve, plop in a "donut" of larvicide to kill off mosquito eggs. Try repellent coils for outside time, screen off what you can, and put up some bat boxes--bats loooove mosquitoes.

Or you can do like I do and just smack 'em. So satisfying to see those little bodies smashed flat!

Answer 3

Those pesty things!! I wear light colours at night if out side. Make sure you patch up any holes in your screen windows. Don't leave ANY water lying around outside where you live. Aug. And Sept. are the months to watch out for. Deet is also good to put on when going out. And everyone should wear less perfumes and colones in the evening hrs. This stuff attract's them more.
They say to wear long sleeve shirts but i love the summer.

Answer 4

Citronella candles or oil torches, repellant with the active ingredient Deet, or the smoke from a campfire. Try and avoid being near still, calm, or ponded water as they will likely be nearby also.

Answer 5

Odomos or Good Knight tablets that are kept burning in the room in the same way as incense. The Odomos you rub over your arms and exposed areas and they will keep away from you.

Answer 6

well there are a lot of diffent ways

1. buy some bug off lotion

2.you can get a latern that they just run right in to the best thing to do is what i just told you because sometimes that bug off lotion dont work so make sure you buy the good kind well that's all i know so peace out

Answer 7

I asked the same question a few weeks ago, check it out by clicking on my name. Good luck.

Answer 8

No, really... Sweat makes mosquitoes go away, so not showering for a few days would probably work.

Answer 9

Move to a place that has no mosquitos!! or use those insect repellent sprays, they work too.

Answer 10

off your skin and clothes (on yourself): off products
off rooms, controlled environments: try any product that includes "cintronela" escential oil in its formula.