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Mosquitoes

With summer and dusk come biting mosquitoes. This page contains tips and suggestions for repelling and getting rid of mosquitoes.

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We have a lot of mosquitoes around our house and I've tried everything I can think of to repel them, from store bought stuff to homemade remedies. Nothing seems to work. Has anyone used

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I want to make mosquito traps, but I live in the southwest and it gets well over 100 during the day and we're lucky to hit 80 @ night in the summer time. Will this extreme

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A safe mosquito repellant is 2 ounces of water and 2 ounces of pure vanilla extract. Put in a spray bottle. They "hate" the smell. Make sure you use pure vanilla extract and

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Slice a lime in half and press many cloves all around and on the lime half. When you scatter these around where you are going to eat outside, then it will keep the mosquito

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Can anyone advise on an insect repellent for a toddler (2 yrs old)? I used to buy Skin So Soft by Avon, but I haven't been able to find it lately.

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When is the pepper added and how much?

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Do you put pepper inside the container?

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Adding vinegar and sugar water will not just get rid of mosquitoes, but pesky annoying gnats too.

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Why not dab a little Vicks on your exposed body parts? See how the mosquitoes run for their lives?

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I am looking for hints on what may help in keeping mosquitoes from biting.

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I get that the small opening makes it hard to leave. But, can't they get a free meal and fly out the same way they got in?

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I have a water fountain that we keep running because the birds like to drink from it. I don't know if mosquitoes can breed it it or not. Anyone know? Thanks.

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I have a terrible mosquito problem. I don't have any standing water, but I have a lot of potted plants that I have to water daily because of the drought. I have noticed mosquitoe

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Age your old coffee grounds for about a month in an open container and sprinkle them wherever you see standing water to kill mosquito larva.

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Are there any remedies for keeping mosquitoes off me?

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I noticed awhile back they are selling citronella bracelets. I made my own last summer with those rubber bracelets my kids wear. I melted a citronella candle and rubbed the wax

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How do you know your "trap" is not just attracting more mosquitoes?

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Use Listerine mouthwash in a spray bottle. Spray your chair, blanket, and surrounding area. Mosquitoes stay away.

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Does any one have a home remedy for getting rid of mosquitoes? This year they aren't waiting for dusk, they are biting day and night!

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I used the clip on mosquito repellent three times in my yard, for 15 minutes each time. I still got bit. This product does not work for me and needs improvement

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What is the aromatic smell of lanzones that can repel mosquitoes? Does it smell pleasant?

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Do lime leaves repel mosquitoes?

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What herbs and/or spices should you burn while barbecuing to repel mosquitoes?

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Other than a citronella plant what can be used to keep mosquitoes away from humans and pets while sitting outside?

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Keep a Bounce dryer sheet in your pocket to keep yellow jackets away and to repel mosquitoes.

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For insect repellent, essential oils such as clover, citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, cedar and lemon grass repel bugs naturally. In a spray bottle, combine 1 1/2

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I have mosquitoes! Although I've lived in this residence for several years, this started this past summer and they are still here during winter. I thought I'd get a break until

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Does anyone know of a mosquito repellent that consists of beer, Listerine and Epsom salt?

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What can I use that is around the house to kill mosquitoes?

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What is the best way to keep mosquitoes off my dog?

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I just read about sulfur and mosquito bites. I want to know how often do you do this with the honey or even match stick tops? I have a lot of mosquitoes in my yard and hate

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I have a Border Collie and a Yorkie. The Yorkie is not bothered much by the mosquitoes, but the Border Collie is enveloped in a swarm the moment he steps outside. Does anyone

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Recently, within the last week (7/9/10), someone sent in information about using lavender oil to repel mosquitoes. She put it on her pulse points and hasn't gotten bit.

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Will mosquitoes come through a window air unit?

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I eat a clove of garlic and dab a few drops of patchouli oil on myself and am not bitten by mosquitoes. This will last for three days on me. I have tried without patchouli

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What's the best way to keep bugs and mosquitoes away from the picnic?

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Can anyone tell me if mosquitoes hate the smell of lemons?

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Bounce dryer sheets are great to use as a mosquito repellent. Just rub it on all exposed areas then

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How do I keep mosquitoes away from you?

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Can I pour bleach into standing water (not drinking water) to kill the mosquito larvae that are "already" there? I just want to prevent them turning into adults.

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Please give me a recipe. I am looking for a natural recipe for a mosquito coil.

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Instead of torches, use your electric simmer pot for citronella lamp oil, when you spend time outdoors.

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What can I do to repel mosquitoes from my cat?

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I am catching rainwater. To kill mosquito larvae, how much Clorox per 55 gallon barrel should I be adding? Thanks. CWE

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How good is Citronella as a mosquito repellent?

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While reading your posts about the treatment of bug bites, I remembered a mosquito bite prevention I found out 33 years ago. As a child, I used to get eaten up every time spring and

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I have a severe mosquito problem at my home. Only outside, thankfully, but that's where I like to spend all of my time. I don't have any standing water that I'm aware of but

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I am looking for plants that are good at repelling mosquitos in the tropics.

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Bananas and Mosquito Bites. Are you the type of person who is always getting bit by mosquitoes, even when someone else is sitting next to you and is completely

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Put some water in a white dinner plate and add just a few drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dish detergent. Set the dish on your porch, patio, or other outdoor area. Not sure

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With all of this damp weather I have been having a problem with mosquitos and flies in my apartment. I need to know a safe way to kill them as I have a cat. The people

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Mosquitoes love people who eat bananas, so you may wish to avoid bananas during mosquito season. A bonus tip: tuck a scented fabric softener sheet (unused) in your pocket or somewhe 

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People often think that both my wife and I are "bats" when we tell them that we would like to draw bats into our area. Knowing that bats are probably one of the best mosquito

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For Mother's Day, my son gave me and 6'x10' pond for my small back yard. After a short while, my daughter noticed a slew of mosquito 'tadpole' like larva swimming to the surface. 

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Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Can Carry. Mosquito Life Cycle. What You Can Do to Help Fight Mosquitoes.

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