Mosquito Proof Your Home
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Mosquito Proof Your Home
How to mosquito-proof your home. Clear your yard of items that collect water. Planters, open bottles, pails, watering cans, tires, even something as shallow as a bottle cap can be breeding places for mosquitoes. Also make sure rain gutters are clear of debris. Use screens on windows and doors. Use airconditioning when available.
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Use Insect Repellent
Use repellant when in-door and out-doors.
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Wear Protective Clothing
Mosquito repellant clothing is not just about mosquitoes but about deterring ticks and the many other insects. Wear long-sleeve shirt and pants or use insect repellant for extra Protection.