Mosquitoes
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Mosquito Facts

Here’s a few information that you would possibly need to realise about these nasty little bugs around Main Beach:

• Mosquitoes existed since the dinosaur era that was 400 million years ago
• They could develop from eggs to adults in just six to ten days
• They are discovered close to still water Where their hatchlings feed and create
• They seem to be attracted to dark colours
• Mosquitoes will ordinarily bite you at dawn or dusk – as they are for the most part nocturnal. That’s the point at which their internal clocks tell them it’s feeding time
• Mosquitoes are attracted to heat and they locate lactic acid alluring, thus, would tend to bite people who had just exercised
• Larger human beings normally tend to attract more mosquitoes due to the fact they produce more carbon dioxide and lactic acid

Avoiding Mosquito Bites

These are various ways which can stop us from suffering from the illness that mosquitoes can bring around Main Beach;

• Avoid vibrant shades – don’t wear vivid colors or use strong scents such as perfumes and deodorants as those allure to mosquitoes
• Reduce exposed skin – wear long sleeves, trousers, hats and footwear
• Use insect repellent sprays – on vulnerable skin and repelling candles or products when sitting
• Avoid areas with water – keep clear of slow-moving or still or stagnant water.
• Tuck trousers into socks – when trekking through brush or difficult grass and keep away from brushing through long marijuana or trees

Top Tips to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

In Main Beach Australia, it is uncommon for mosquitoes or biting insects to transmit diseases. The main risk from mosquito bites is the potential skin irritation, which might further add risk for disease. Reaction to bites will vary from person to person. Symptoms that develop are only our immune system’s reaction to their saliva. Mosquitoes do not actually inject anything into us when they bite. Mozzies are known with Australia but that doesn’t mean we like it. There are a few things you can do around your home or business to protect against these pesky pests:

• Keep windows shut – After dark, keep windows and doors closed or block out the light with drapes
• Insect screens – fit fly displays to windows
• Clear up – clear up dead mosquitoes, as they supply a tasty snack for other pests such as carpet beetles
• Spread water – cover water butts with all-around fitted tops to counteract mosquito hatchlings from the water
• No stagnant water – don’t leave standing water (in watering cans for instance ) as this supplies mosquitoes a place to breed
• Natural predators – if you have a garden pond, try getting a couple of goldfish as they will eat mosquito larvae
• Natural repellents – use natural repellents, for example, citronella, neem oil, peppermint oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, witch hazel, garlic, vanilla and lavender concentrate

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