Mosquitoes
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Mosquito Facts

Here are some facts that you might want to know about these nasty little insects around Merrimac:

• They existed along with the dinosaurs 400 million years ago
• They can develop from eggs to adults in just six to ten days
• They are found close to still water where their larvae feed and develop
• They appear to be pulled in to dark colours
• Mosquitoes will ordinarily bite you at dawn or dusk – as they are for the most part nocturnal. That is the point at which their inner clocks tell them it’s feeding time
• Mosquitoes are attracted to heat and they find lactic acid alluring, thus, would tend to bite people who’d just exercised
• Larger human beings generally tend to attract more mosquitoes due to the fact they produce more carbon dioxide and lactic acid

Avoiding Mosquito Bites

There are simple approaches you can make to secure Merrimac and keep away from a range of the physical fitness risks related to mosquito and midge bites:

• Avoid bright colours – don’t wear splendid hues or use powerful fragrances, by way of example, scents and antiperspirants as these pull in insects
• Wear clothes that cover most parts of your body like long sleeves, pants, hats and footwear
• Use insect repellent sprays – on exposed skin and repelling items or candles when sitting
• Avoid areas with water – maintain clear of slow-moving or still or stagnant water
• Tuck trousers into socks – when hiking through brush or rough grass and avoid brushing through long grass or bushes

Top Tips to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

In Merrimac Australia, it is uncommon for mosquitoes or biting insects to transmit diseases. The primary danger from mosquito bites is the potential skin irritation, which might further add risk for disease. Reaction to bites will differ 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 enjoy it. There are a few things you can do around your home or business to protect against these pesky pests:

• Keep windows closed – after dark, keep windows and entryways closed or block out the light with colors
• Insect screens – fit fly screens to windows
• Clear up – clear up dead mosquitoes, as they provide a tasty snack for other pests like carpet beetles
• Cover water – cover water butts with nicely equipped lids to save you mosquito larvae within the water
• No standing water – don’t leave standing water (in watering cans by way of example) as this gives mosquitoes a place to breed
• Natural predators – if you’ve got a garden pond, think about getting some goldfish as they will eat mosquito larvae
• Natural repellents – use natural repellents, for instance, citronella, neem oil, peppermint oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, witch hazel, garlic, lavender and vanilla focus

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