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Originally Posted by Villagevip
Glenbrook area, six years in... Only in the past two years, doing day time yard work, ... I am severely getting mosquito bites all over my arms, even though I use repellent...Thinking the powers that be, must be really cutting cutting back on pest control...It has been a very long time, since I have heard the late night mosquito fogger drive by... jus sayin  ... |
I have been allergic to mosquito venom my entire life so I’ve had to practice prevention. I try to avoid putting chemical insecticides or repellents on my skin. I avoid taking antihistamines too. I’ve read that most skeeters live & breed very close (with a few yards) of where you were bitten. Whenever I will be walking thru grass or staying outside at dusk, I wear long, light-weight pants tucked into my socks with tennis shoes, a long-sleeved light-weight nylon shirt, and a baseball cap. Treat any standing water at home with Mosquito Dunks or Bits periodically—these are Bt so they kill mosquito larvae but supposedly Bt won’t harm birds, pets or people (though I wouldn’t put it to the test). Keep emptying any water (or treat it) since tiny larvae can thrive in things like plant trays, gutters, drains etc. If all this fails, try spraying your grass & shrubs with a hose-end garden insecticide sprayer, especially before you plan to linger out there. Last but not least, most counties will accept requests for added spraying anywhere there are infestations. The best defense is a good offense!