Mosquito Prevention
- How to prevent mosquito bites in Wisconsin
- How to prevent mosquitoes in your yard
- Do citronella candles keep mosquitoes away?
- How do you keep mosquitoes away naturally?
- What is the most effective mosquito repellent in Wisconsin?
- Do mosquito traps really work?
- Are mosquitoes attracted to light?
- What are the best plants to keep mosquitoes away?
To protect the people around you from mosquito bites, it’s important to be cautious in the warmer months. Wear an EPA-approved repellent, limit exposed skin, and more.
To prevent mosquitoes in your yard, it’s crucial to get rid of things that might be attracting them. Most importantly, pour out or cover all standing water. Learn more about mosquito prevention!
Citronella oil is marketed as a natural repellent for mosquitoes and other insects. However, citronella candles are not a reliable option for preventing mosquitoes. Find out why.
Not all home remedies can control mosquitoes, but some can work as natural repellents. Commonly used essential oils include lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and more.
Many popular mosquito repellents use either DEET or picaridin. Products that contain DEET are considered highly effective at repelling mosquitoes and are safe when EPA-approved.
Mosquito traps use several different kinds of tactics to lure in mosquitoes. While they can’t handle larger infestations, traps can help keep mosquitoes off of your property.
Mosquitoes are most active when the sunlight is low – dusk and dawn. Mosquitoes use light to locate potential hosts, but they are neither attracted to or repelled by light in general. Learn why!
Mosquitoes use their sense of smell to locate hosts. Therefore, fragrant plants can serve as a natural repellent against mosquitoes. Find out which plants do the best job of preventing mosquitoes in Wisconsin.
Mosquito Prevention in Wisconsin
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