How to Prevent Mosquito Bites
Humans are naturally enticing to mosquitoes – our body heat, the lactic acid we emit when we perspire and even the carbon dioxide we exhale attracts mosquitoes.
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When All Out® products are unavailable, try some of our helpful tips below.
PROTECTION TIPS & TRICKS
Appropriate Clothing
Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites. When weather permits, wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors. Also consider wearing loose, light-colored clothing as mosquitoes are more attracted to darker colors.
Standing Water
Areas like rain gutters, old buckets or tires with stagnant water are all possible breeding sites
Drainage Systems
Remove leaves and any debris that may have collected in your gutters and other drainage systems so water flows out freely.
Decorative Elements
Change or flush out water from birdbaths, fountains, etc. at least once a week to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
Open Cavities
Recycle or store tires (or other items with open cavities) so they won’t collect rainwater.
Active sports
Believe it or not, simply breathing can attract mosquitoes. They are drawn to carbon dioxide, which you release when you exhale. Additionally, people give off two mosquito attractants – body heat and lactic acid (a substance your body emits when you perspire). See our “Appropriate Clothing” tips above to help stay protected when you’re participating in sports or other outdoor activities that may make you breathe harder.