True or False- Mosquitoes need water to breed.
TRUE- Mosquitoes lay their eggs in shallow, still water. That’s why it’s important to empty ALL standing water on your property. Buckets, planter trays, tools, toys, even mud puddles can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
True or False- Mosquitoes can detect a human from 75 feet away
TRUE-Mosquitoes find their prey by detecting CO2 as you breathe, and other chemicals in your sweat. Although they can’t see you until they are very close, remember that any mosquito in your yard knows when you come outside, and will come looking for you!
True or False- A mosquito can produce 3000 offspring in a season. TRUE.
With much of the country experiencing a wet spring, it could be a bad year for mosquitoes. Protect yourself by being vigilant. It only takes 4-7 days for a mosquito to hatch and become an adult, so don’t let water stand for any length of time.
Protect ponds and birdbaths with Mosquito Dunks or Mosquito Bits. They are all natural, perfectly safe for birds, wildlife and livestock, but will prevent mosquito eggs from maturing.
Protect your yard with Bonide Mosquito Beater. It uses essential oils of geranium, cedar, garlic and others to repel mosquitoes for 3 weeks. Just sprinkle granules around your deck and other outside areas for a barrier of protection.
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