Preventing Mosquito Bites During the Summer

Summer is a great time of the year – being able to go outside and enjoy the sunshine, walking, enjoying picnics and festivals and sitting in pub gardens are all favourite summer activities – however, as well as the enjoyment of the warm weather also comes some of the problems and mosquitos are one of the biggest bugbears for many in the summer months.

It is the female mosquito that bites to feed on blood – males actually feed on nectar from surrounding flowers. They are often found near water as this is where they lay their eggs and breed.

With their annoying itchy bites some people can have an allergic reaction to, preventing mosquito bites is as important to many people as preventing sunburn!

When you are outside you can use many things to help prevent them – citronella spray is a fantastic deterrent and unlike many bug sprays that contain potentially toxic chemicals, this is a safe and natural way to do things, it is great for young children and babies too.

Covering up is another way of helping to prevent bites. Loose fitting clothing with long sleeves is a good way to prevent giving them access to your skin.

If they come into your home in the summer this can be irritating – you of course want to keep your home cool so they can get in through the window. Getting someone like this air con Gloucester based company acecc.co.uk// to install air conditioning is a good way to prevent them coming in. You can also use fly screens around doors and windows.