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title: "How to keep mosquitoes away?"  
description: "Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin."  
author: "Baishakhi Ghosh"  
published: 2024-03-28  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4065/how-to-keep-mosquitoes-away  
category: "animal"  
tags: ["How to keep mosquitoes away"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How to keep mosquitoes away?

![How to keep mosquitoes away](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e94d37be-69a1-46e0-abb8-00c47a92075f/images/1d242b37-ebeb-45ba-830d-d30fcdc20c93.jpeg) How to keep mosquitoes away? ![How to keep mosquitoes away](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e94d37be-69a1-46e0-abb8-00c47a92075f/images/3310b4af-4827-4980-85e0-8cc3e9c3db25.jpeg) Install Screens: Place screens on home windows and doorways to save you mosquitoes from coming into your property. ![How to keep mosquitoes away](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e94d37be-69a1-46e0-abb8-00c47a92075f/images/49328532-f257-45ab-8b72-b2d5ce9d5bc0.jpeg) Remove Standing Water: Eliminate stagnant water sources like birdbaths and flowerpots where mosquitoes breed. ![How to keep mosquitoes away](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e94d37be-69a1-46e0-abb8-00c47a92075f/images/1ac5cd3b-3b0b-4854-89d4-523263bad5e4.jpeg) Wear Protective Clothing: Cover uncovered pores and skin with long sleeves and pants, specifically at some stage in dawn and nightfall. ![How to keep mosquitoes away](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e94d37be-69a1-46e0-abb8-00c47a92075f/images/da1990c8-2ce4-4b9b-ae22-155008133060.jpeg) Use Mosquito Nets: Sleep under mosquito nets, particularly in areas with high mosquito activity. ![How to keep mosquitoes away](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/e94d37be-69a1-46e0-abb8-00c47a92075f/images/e1a7b37a-4fa7-4300-93fa-fbb69a34f9f5.jpeg) Use Citronella Candles: Burn citronella candles or use citronella oil to repel mosquitoes outdoors.

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