Mosquito Season Myths

What you eat affects you being bit

People often say that eating foods with garlic or high percentages of Vitamin B can help lower your chances of being bit, but Cope says there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

In reality, how attracted a mosquito is to you can depend on factors like how much carbon dioxide you omit or how quick your metabolism is.

Citronella candles will protect against mosquitoes

Any repelling is typically coming from the smoke they produce, but once you have any wind, you easily lose protection.

Insect repelling plants work

Plants will not repel simply by growing or being planted in the yard, but they will create more places for mosquitoes to rest, since the insects are attracted to cool, dark, and moist areas.

Some plants contain essential oils that do repel insects, but you need to crush or burn them for the repelling to work.

Bug zappers are effective at controlling mosquitoes

While bug zappers do kill some mosquitoes, the majority of what they catch are actually other, beneficial insects like moths and beetles.

Dryer sheets help protect against mosquito bites

People will sometimes place dryer sheets in their pockets, hat, or even on their skin to repel mosquitoes.

While studies may indicate that dryer sheets are successful at repelling certain species of gnats, their scent does not do the same for mosquitoes. In this case, it could mean that your distinct chemical signature doesn’t attract most mosquitoes.

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