How to Avoid Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can be the down side to many a summer evening, and their bites an unpleasant memento the next day. Fortunately there are some proven ways to avoid mosquitoes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. If you have property that is regularly harassed by mosquitoes you should investigate the terrain. Mosquitoes hatch and congregate near standing water. Draining it, or bringing in an exterminator to the area will lessen the problem.

2. You can also avoid mosquitoes by reducing ground level vegetation such as weeds and tall grass where they like to spend the days.

3. Plant rosemary, sage, catnip, parsley and marigolds around your yard. These seem to repel mosquitoes due to their natural chemicals and scents.

4. Don't wear dark colors. You can avoid mosquitoes more easily by wearing bright clothing.

5. Concentrated garlic oil mixed 1:5 with water in a spray bottle is a good repentant. It will help you avoid mosquitoes, but may also help you avoid people, so it is better used on furniture and doorways.

6. When all else fails you can turn to DEET. The stronger formulas will help yo avoid mosquitoes for hours. For people allergic to DEET (like my wife) Avon makes "Skin so soft with Bug Repellent" which she says works well.