Only the female mosquitoes feeds on blood in order to produce fertile eggs. In return, they inject saliva with proteins that prevent the host blood from clotting. This exchange may cause irritation, itching, or even severe reactions. They are attracted to our heat signature and CO2, by keeping your outdoor activity low you will attract less of these pests. Also, ensure that there is no standing water - this will limit their breeding ground.

If you have a severe problem with mosquitoes, contact your city or county and see if they can help. Contact information for Mosquito Control in our service area:

• Henry County - (Standing Water dunks only, cost) 419-599-5545
• Liberty Center, Maintenance Dept: 419-533-3412
• Napoleon, Street Department: 419-599-1891
• Fulton County - *Contact your city direct
• Wauseon: 419-335-8376
• Lucas County - Toledo Area Sanitary District: 419-726-7891
• Wood County Health Department: 419-352-8402
• Monroe County: Contact your city direct for Mosquito Control

What homeowners can do:

• Wear light colored, long sleeves & long pants when mosquitoes are active.
• Use repellents which contain DEET (ideally 28% or greater)
• Keep your activity levels low (mosquitoes are attracted to your heat signature, body odor & CO2)
• Using fans outside in the sitting area will help keep mosquitoes at bay
• Eliminate standing water which may act as a breeding ground
• For ponds and other sources of standing water, mosquito dunks are available
• Change/empty bird baths once or twice a week
• Clean eaves troughs and downspouts
• Keep lids on trash cans
• Catnip (as a plant) & lemon grass may be natural repellents of many insects - including mosquitoes
• Dragonflies eat mosquitoes

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