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Say ‘NO’ to mosquitoes!

09 Friday Apr 2021

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Ladies, if you don’t want to be mosquito bait, skip the floral perfume. Floral scents given off by deodorants and perfumes attract mosquitoes. Instead, switch to an essential oil, like vanilla, lavender or cedar. Those are scents that repel female mosquitos. And female mosquitos are the ones that bite.

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Stop mosquito bites from itching!

26 Monday Oct 2020

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Mosquitoes are still active in some parts of the country. Luckily cooler temperatures are arriving, which means mosquitoes won’t be a problem soon. Mosquito bites would be much less annoying if they didn’t ITCH. So, here’s the fix: Rub coconut oil on them! Natural health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola says coconut oil is anti-inflammatory and will reduce swelling and itching faster than other skin treatments. Plus, coconut oil is anti-microbial, so it kills the germs that could cause an infection and helps bites heal quicker.

Also, coconut oil is a super lubricant that helps skin stay hydrated. So, you’re more likely to feel soothing relief from bug bites – rather than a constant urge to scratch!

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Do mosquitoes really like you?

30 Tuesday Jul 2019

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Here’s why you may be a mosquito magnet, according to Dr. Jonathan Day, professor of medical entomology at the University of Florida:

First: Mosquitoes are highly attracted to carbon dioxide, which they can sense from up to 60 feet away. And every time we exhale, we release carbon dioxide… but some of us release a lot more. So, try talking less, to reduce your C‑O‑2 footprint.

Mosquitoes are also attracted to lactic acid – a compound that builds up in our muscles after a tough workout. So, try not to exercise before an outdoor barbecue.

Finally: Be careful what you wear. If you have on dark colors during the day or bright colors at night, you’ll stand out, and become more of a mosquito magnet.

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Not everyone likes a citrus scent.

24 Wednesday Apr 2019

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In fact, mosquitoes hate it. So mix a couple drops of lemongrass oil into your body lotion – and put some on before you head outside. It’ll repel mosquitoes for up to two and a half hours.

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Do you know your blood type?

18 Thursday Apr 2019

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It could be the reason you’re targeted by mosquitoes! People with Type-O blood are 83% more likely to be bitten, because their skin secretes a chemical marker mosquitoes can detect from 50 meters away. What else makes you a mosquito magnet? Drinking. Alcohol raises body temperature – making you more visible to mosquitoes.

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Repel those mosquitoes!

23 Thursday Aug 2018

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Next time you’re headed into mosquito territory without bug repellent, slather your feet with antiperspirant, even if you’re wearing socks. That’s because mosquitoes are highly-attuned to the smell of human feet, and can detect odors we can’t… and they use those smells to home in on us. But according to UC Riverside researchers, if we stop our feet from sweating, mosquitoes will be much less likely to zero in on us for a bite. 

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Stay inside when the moon’s full!

10 Monday Apr 2017

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According to the American Mosquito Control Association, mosquitoes are 500 times more active during a full moon… They also cover a lot more territory – 40 miles a night for some species. That’s because a full moon is bright enough to seem like twilight – which is when mosquitoes are the most active. And that means, they’re out there biting, all night long.

Instant mosquito repellent!

21 Friday Oct 2016

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There’s a reason window boxes are traditionally filled with marigolds and geraniums: Mosquitoes hate them! They contain oil that naturally repels mosquitoes. In fact, a few drops of geranium oil can keep mosquitoes away for 90 minutes. So why not plant some? They emit scent molecules that are effective within a 10-foot radius.

Do you have a fear of the ocean… and JAWS?

05 Wednesday Oct 2016

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Before you start worrying about a shark attack, know this: Six times more people die from being attacked by COWS than sharks. You’re also more likely to die from being attacked by a dog or pig. And overall, the deadliest creatures on earth – besides humans – are bees and mosquitoes.

Don’t let mosquitoes get you!

27 Tuesday Sep 2016

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If you’re going to be outside in the early morning or evening – when mosquitoes are the most active – slather yourself with citrus! Because mosquitoes hate the scent – especially lemon grass. So mix a couple drops of lemon grass oil into your body lotion – and put it on before heading outside. It’ll repel mosquitoes for up to two hours.

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