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Mosquito Prevention

The best form of mosquito control is prevention. To keep mosquitoes away from your Illinois or Indiana property in the spring and summer, we’ve compiled all of the best prevention tips and tricks. Find out all you need to know here about keeping mosquitoes away for good with Anderson Pest Solutions.

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Are Mosquitoes Attracted to Light?

Mosquitoes are known to be active at dawn and dusk, which is when sunlight is low. This is because mosquitoes prefer shadier spots.

Mosquitoes & Light

What Are the Best Plants to Keep Mosquitoes Away?

Mosquitoes use scent to locate their hosts and are typically attracted to carbon dioxide that we exhale.

Mosquito Repelling Plants

What is the Most Effective Mosquito Repellent in Illinois?

There are a number of types of mosquito repellents: repellents for the skin, repellent for clothing, and repellent for your home or yard.

Best Repellents

Do Mosquito Traps Really Work?

As technology continues to become more advanced, mosquito traps are an increasingly effective way to control mosquito populations.

Mosquito Traps

Do Citronella Candles Keep Mosquitoes Away?

If you light a citronella candle outdoors this summer, it is true that the burning oil may aid in repelling mosquitoes and other bugs. However, any effectiveness is fleeting.

Do Citronella Candles Work?

How Do You Keep Mosquitoes Away Naturally?

When it comes to keeping mosquitoes away naturally, it can be difficult to know for sure which methods work and which are simply a ruse.

Natural Prevention

How to Prevent Mosquito Bites in Illinois

Mosquitoes will try to find any exposed skin, typically putting your arms, legs, neck, feet, and hands at risk. When possible, we advise wearing long-sleeved shirts to limit skin exposure.

Prevent Bites

How to Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Yard

In the spring and summertime, mosquitoes can run rampant in your backyard. Mosquitoes require a source of standing water to reproduce, so preventing an outbreak on your property necessitates taking account of potential breeding zones.

Prevent Mosquitoes

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