Mosquitoes
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Mosquito Facts

Here are few facts about mosquitoes that you might want to find around Ormeau Hills:

• Mosquitoes existed since the dinosaur Era that was 400 million years ago
• It only takes six to ten times for egg to develop to adults
• They are discovered near still water Where their hatchlings feed and make
• They seem to be attracted to dark colours
• Mosquitoes will commonly bite you at dawn or nightfall – since they mostly attack at night. That is when their inner clocks tell them it is feeding time
• Mosquitoes are attracted to heat and they find lactic acid alluring, thus, would tend to bite people who had just exercised
• Larger people often draw in more mosquitoes since they produce higher carbon dioxide and lactic acid

Avoiding Mosquito Bites

There are simple ways you can keep Ormeau Hills secure and avoid some of the health risks associated with mosquito and midge bites:

• Prevent vibrant shades – do not wear vivid colors or use powerful scents such as perfumes and deodorants as those appeal to mosquitoes
• Reduce exposed skin – wear long sleeves, trousers, footwear and hats
• Use insect repellent sprays – on vulnerable skin and repelling items or candles when sitting
• Avoid areas with water – keep 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 Ormeau Hills Australia, it is uncommon for mosquitoes or biting insects to transmit diseases. The main risk from mosquito bites is the possible skin irritation, which might further add risk for infection. 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 when they bite. Mozzies are known with Australia but that does not mean we enjoy it. There are a few things you can do around your home or business to protect against these pesky pests:

• Keep home windows closed – after dark, maintain doors and windows closed or block out the light with drapes
• Insect screens – fit fly screens to windows
• Clear up – clear up dead mosquitoes, as they provide a tasty snack for other pests such as carpet beetles
• Cover water – cover water butts with nicely equipped lids to save you mosquito larvae inside the water
• No stagnant water – do not leave standing water (in watering cans by way of instance ) as this supplies 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 organic repellents, by way of example, citronella, neem oil, peppermint oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, witch hazel, garlic, lavender and vanilla concentrate

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