I swear I have already swatted a
dozen skeeters this spring. While it
feels like it should be way too early to be telling you this, here are 5
Things to help you be skeeter free…
1 - Get rid of standing water on your property. That includes in gutters and children's play
toys, as well as anywhere else water may collect.
2 - Use plenty of N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
when outside. Ok, so I was big-leaguing
you on the name. You probably know it as
DEET and it is an effective repellent.
3 - Have your home pest control company perform
a mosquito service on your lawn. They
will be able to treat areas that are susceptible to skeeters.
4 - Get proper lighting for your yard and/or
deck area. You can even find some brands
that are, while not mosquito proof, they do not attract mosquitoes like other
incandescent lights do.
5 - Place a fan on your deck. Mosquitoes are very weak fliers, so a steady
stream of moving air can keep them away.
Citronella candles also will provide mild relief, but they offer no more
relief than any other type of candle producing smoke.