Living in the Midwest has its pros and cons. One of the major cons is the number of mosquitoes and bugs that are out and about.
Being in mid-Missouri near Lake of the Ozarks, pests are outrageous. Besides using our pest control service near Lake of the Ozarks, we want to help you and your kiddos avoid the bites while you are all out having fun. At A B Pest Control & Insulation, our top priority is to keep you pest-free inside and outside of your home.
1. Spray repellents
Let’s get the most obvious answer out of the way first. You’re
probably sitting there telling yourself that you no longer need to read this. We
promise we are covering the basics in detail that way you can check yourself whether
or not you are applying correctly. Plus, we want to make sure you double check
that your repellent contains no more than 30% DEET.
First, find a repellent that you like and stick with it. You
will want to spray the repellent onto your hands and apply it to your kiddo in
a rubbing motion. This way, they won’t inhale the fumes as you spray.
2. Keep away from strong scents
Smelling great is nice, but if you and/or your child attract
mosquitoes easily, you’ll want to stay away from any lotion or soap that has
perfume or a scent in it.
3. Cover arms and legs
Although it can get uncomfortably hot in the Missouri heat,
if your child has been getting eaten up by bugs, then you might want to opt
into covering up their arms and legs with clothing. Especially as it reaches
evening time and the sun is going down, give them a light jacket or pants to
throw on.
4. Use resources like mosquito netting and fans
As we know, the mosquito population gets pretty high near
the lake, so you’ll want to plan on covering up. If you have a stroller for the
kiddo, throw on a mosquito net over top of the opening. This will keep your
little one unbothered.
Similarly, if you’re sitting outside on your patio, you can
cover it in mosquito netting OR plug in fans to blow away the bugs because they
are not strong enough to fly through the wind of the fan.
5. Get a repellent bracelet
Repellent bracelets are an excellent option for children
especially if you know they will be outside for a long period of time. These bracelets
contain essential oils OR DEET. This helps repel any bugs near your child.
These bracelets are a great option because they’re easy,
however, be aware that they are not as effective as bug sprays.
Pests can put a damper on summer fun! A B Pest
can protect you and your kids at home, however, we unfortunately cannot keep
you protected all throughout the day. Stay protected with these five tips and we
wish you a fun and bug-free rest of the summer!
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