CO2 traps seem to work pretty well, so if not all of it, it certainly seems to be a large part of what they’re attracted to. Of course those only help if you want to hang out in your backyard, if you want to go for a walk you still need a can of Deep Woods Off. I think a lot of these warnings here in FL about West Nile virus and dengue fever are a lot of hype but still better safe than sorry
The docs thought my daughter had fibromyalgia. After four months, it turns out she has Lyme’s Disease. It’s a nasty bacteria carried by ticks. Watch out when outdoors and around other furry animals which attract fleas, ticks, and mosquitos.
Xane_T over 13 years ago
CO2 traps seem to work pretty well, so if not all of it, it certainly seems to be a large part of what they’re attracted to. Of course those only help if you want to hang out in your backyard, if you want to go for a walk you still need a can of Deep Woods Off. I think a lot of these warnings here in FL about West Nile virus and dengue fever are a lot of hype but still better safe than sorry
fmlyhntr over 13 years ago
Smart Iggy—mosquitoes carry heartworm, something no dog in the kennel wants to get.
Thehag over 13 years ago
Many insects are attracted by specific colors. Citronella bracelets rubbed all over, even your hair, work very well for repelling mosquitoes.
yyyguy over 13 years ago
lucky he isn’t in Northern Ontario. the skeeters would carry him away.
cheesehead over 13 years ago
Mosquitoes are our state bird.
michael.p.pumilia over 13 years ago
The docs thought my daughter had fibromyalgia. After four months, it turns out she has Lyme’s Disease. It’s a nasty bacteria carried by ticks. Watch out when outdoors and around other furry animals which attract fleas, ticks, and mosquitos.
EricAlder over 13 years ago
Mosquitoes suck.