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They’re Just Not That Into You: Natural Mosquito Repellents Push Away Pests

February 5th, 2010 Posted in Mosquitoes & Repellent

Ever heard the phrase, “It’s not you, it’s me?” Normally, you can read between the lines and realize it actually is something about you that makes you unattractive to that other person. But if a mosquito were to say this to you (assuming they could speak), you would walk away with a smile on your face.

In order to figure out how to push pests away, you need to know what habits, times and environments make mosquitoes want to hang around.

Read on to learn:

• WHAT makes you attractive
• WHEN you’re the most attractive
• HOW to use natural mosquito repellent to be less appealing

WHAT makes you attractive

Mosquitoes may not seem like the pickiest of eaters, but they do have their preferences. There are certain habits, environmental factors and smells on a person that make them a tastier meal than their neighbor.

A few things that attract mosquitoes to you are:

• Perspiration
• Warmth (from body temperature or a warm area)
• Body odor
• Carbon dioxide (so don’t breath too heavy!)

These factors are why mosquitoes can be the most annoying during a hot, summer barbecue or after a run outside. You may not be able to keep yourself from sweating, but just be aware that your warmth, perspiration and body odor can put a bulls eye on your back.

People who frequently work outdoors should be extra careful while on the job.

Those with increased occupational risks include:

• Farmers
• Foresters
• Landscapers
• Groundskeepers and gardeners
• Painters and roofers
• Pavers
• Construction workers
• Laborers
• Mechanics

These outdoors men and women need to remember to pack natural mosquitoes repellents in their lunch box, especially in the summer.

WHEN you’re the most attractive

In addition to how you smell and make a living, when you’re out and where you live can increase your chance of being bitten.

WHEN
Because mosquitoes are most active from dusk to dawn, be sure to apply natural mosquito repellent when the sun goes down. But on warm days, mosquitoes can be active during the day as well. Although they feast on warm liquids, mosquitoes are actually cold blooded creatures and cannot regulate their own body temperature. Their body temperature will match the air around them.

WHERE
Mosquitoes will hibernate in the winter to avoid the cold weather. But if your area is more tropical, there is no inactive time for mosquitoes.

A mosquito’s ideal weather forecast: 80oF and humid (natural mosquito repellents are a must on these days).

Mosquitoes begin to move slower at 60oF and stop functioning if the temperature drops below 50oF. If temperatures below 50oF are rare in your area, unfortunately for you, natural mosquito repellents must be applied daily, like deodorant.

HOW to use natural mosquito repellent to be less appealing

Dozens of books have been written on how to appear more attractive to the opposite sex. But when you come across a mosquito, you can only hope they find you as disgusting as possible.

In addition to protecting your lawn with organic pesticides, always wear natural mosquito repellents when outside. No matter how safe you think your yard or work is, mosquitoes can find you. They not only create angry, itchy bumps, but they can carry diseases as well.

EcoSMART’s all natural insect repellent will keep mosquitoes away no matter where you are. With this on your skin, an honest mosquito will tell you, “It’s not me, it’s you.”