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alittlemouth t1_j2drpup wrote

Get a couple lavender bushes. Put ‘em in pots if you have to. They work wonders as natural mosquito repellents.

Also make sure you eliminate all standing water. This also means any drain or downspout that’s on your patio.

Finally, some people are simply more naturally attractive to mosquitoes (I’m one of those people) and no matter what you do they’ll feast on you before they try anyone else. :(

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CerealJello t1_j2dvuq2 wrote

What sucks is one bad neighbor on the block with standing water in their yard can ruin it. I'll give the lavender a shot next year.

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bxomallamoxd t1_j2eyt4b wrote

I had a neighbor that pretty much had a pool on their back lower roof. Hordes of mosquito any time it rained during warm season.

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MoonSpankRaw t1_j2e6f6j wrote

Also Off bug spray can definitely help, thought it’s not the most reliable.

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