The Best Colors to Wear to Avoid Mosquito Bites
(East Texas) The number one killer in Texas is lurking in your backyard, your neighborhood park, nearby streams, and elsewhere throughout the Lone Star State.
Texans need to beware of the mosquito. The mosquito is the state's deadliest insect and can spread diseases that can be deadly.
So far this spring, East Texas has received a good amount of rain. Due to all the rain, there are areas of standing water. Take standing water, combine it with higher temperatures and humidity, and you get a breeding ground for deadly mosquitoes.
The Number One Insect Killer In Texas
The mosquito is the insect that kills the most Texans each year. I recently received a call from a local pest control provider letting me know that my 'neighbor' had signed up for mosquito control. They said they were going to be in the neighborhood and wanted to know if I was interested.
I declined their offer. So far this year and in previous years, I have not had an issue with mosquitoes at my house. That could change, though, if we get a lot more rain and there's standing water around my neighbors' homes.
READ MORE --> This Is The Invading Insect We Should Never Kill And Why
Don't Get A Red Welt From A Mosquito Bite
Those blood-sucking pests will soon be swarming across East Texas, looking for their next meal while potentially spreading disease. If you must be outdoors around dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active, there are some colors you should wear to help repel those pests.
Ways To Keep The Mosquitoes Away
- Use an insect repellent recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants to limit exposed skin susceptible to bites.
- Remove areas of standing water, such as dog bowls, bird baths, and garbage cans, as mosquitoes can use these areas to breed.
- Keep your lawn and gutters clean.
- Consider contacting a professional pest control service if mosquito populations become difficult to manage.
Now, let's take a look at those colors that can help repel mosquitoes and keep you from getting stung by one of them.
Keep Those Texas Mosquitoes Away By Wearing One Of These 4 Colors
Gallery Credit: Lucky Larry, Mix 93-1
Most Successful Bank Robbers in Texas History
Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins
14 Coffee Shops Loved by Locals Around the Tyler Area
Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins