Excited for Summer but worried about those annoying mosquito bites? Here are some tips and tricks to reclaim your summer from mozzies!
Your all ready to go for Summer! You’ve got your new sun hat, stocked up on sunscreen or tanning oil, cleaned your BBQ ready for get togethers and bought your new beach towel for those hot days at the beach! Most people would agree its the best of the four seasons, but no one seems to remember its high time for those sneaky and annoying bugs…Mosquitos!
There is nothing worse then being eaten alive by mosquitos while the weather is hot.
With Summer about to set into full swing Rescu. has a few ideas that might prevent you itching your 17 mozzie bites on one leg for the next three months.
1. Insect repellent – This is a must-have for Summer. Always apply repellent when mozzies are active, which in Australia is usually at dusk and dawn. You might also chose to limit your outdoor activity during these times but if that’s not possible, repellent should prevent at least some of the bites from happening. Aerogard products work great for these times!
2. Cover up! Wearing light clothing that covers your body such as long pants can prevent being bitten. Mosquitos are generally attracted to dark colours so light coloured clothing is essential!
3. Protect your home – Install fly screens on your windows and doors! You can still let in some air while keeping mozzies out!
4. Mosquitos don’t like air flow so having a fan or air con blowing in your house can keep mosquitos away! This could be especially helpful while trying to sleep with mozzies buzzing around your ears.
5.The Mozzie Index! Aerogard, Australia’s leading insect repellent brand has just launched an online tool that can predict the likelihood of mosquito activity in your local area. All you have to do is search for the post code of your home or holiday destination and a 7-day mosquito forecast will be presented to you on levels from low to extreme. Sounds like a great idea and the information on this tool is based on environmental and climactic data provided by the Bureau of Methodology so you know your getting real information. This tool could be especially useful if you have allergies to mosquitos bites or if you have children. Find ‘The Mozzie Index’ at: www.reclaimthesummer.com.au
Now you should be set for the mosquito season! Enjoy the great outdoors be free from those annoying mosquitos! Hello Summer!
