Considering spraying your yard for mosquitoes? Does spraying your yard for mosquitoes actually work or is it all a farce? This time of year in Fitchburg and Central Mass in general, becomes quite busy with mosquito swarms. As they emerge…
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For the last few years, scientists have been trying to come up with new ways to eliminate dangerous, disease-carrying mosquitoes. Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in some areas, because mosquitoes are developing a natural resistance to some repellents and insecticides. Enter the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent approval of nootkatone, a brand new mosquito repellent and destroyer. The EPA-registered seal of approval means that the new ingredient has been deemed safe for humans and pets, and can now be used to formulate insecticides and repellents. Nootkatone is gaining recognition for its effectiveness as a mosquito repellent, and because it smells like grapefruit.
Scientifically speaking, mosquitoes do not transmit blood-borne pathogens from person to person. They might bite a human, who is infected with HIV or hepatitis, but they do not pass those diseases to the next person.
Certain foods that are high in lactic acid will create a build-up of lactic acid on your skin, causing mosquitoes to hone in on your tastiness! Another menu item that will make mosquitoes add you to their own menu, is alcohol.