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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have some in our DC yard, but not enough to keep us inside. We plant a lot of bird friendly plants and mosquito repellant plants, take care of water, remove plant debris and keep grasses to a minimum. I usually rub some mint and basil leaves on exposed skin and don't get bit. I usually garden in long sleeves and pants. The bites I do get stop itching with a little plantain and coconut oil add go away pretty quickly. We practically live in our yard.

While you wait for a miracle answer, try planting alliums, mums, marigolds, mint, basil peppermint, cedar, catnip, patchouli, lemongrass, lavender -- all of these repel or confuse mosquitos. Grass is a hiding place for them. If you must have grass you need to keep it really short (which is not ecologically smart; better to avoid grass). Also piles of lawn debris will also attract them.

Also they are weak fliers, [b]so if you are just sitting around, a simple fan or breeze will also protect you. As will a fire pit.[/b][/quote]

I need an industrial fan to make sure my entire body is surrounded by constant breeze. Otherwise I am bit relentlessly. As for a fire pit -- that has never worked for me.[/quote]

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