This is how you can stop mosquitoes before they bite

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The hot and humid summers in South Florida also mean mosquito season.

“I get bitten all the time,” said Kate Kuhner of West Palm Beach.

To counterattack, he said he has many options.

“I use all the repellents they make,” Kuhner said. “I even use Avon’s Skin So Soft, it used to be a repellent I’ve known forever.”

There are many different options when it comes to keeping mosquitoes at bay.

“DEET is what we recommend for people looking to repel mosquitoes,” said Steve Fazekas of Palm Beach County Mosquito Control.

Many repellents found in stores contain DEET, which is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Other options include citronella candles and even certain plants such as lemongrass, which as an aroma repels mosquitoes.

“Maybe a big fan would work better than a citronella candle,” Fazekas said.

Another important thing to do is empty standing water around your home.

“We have seen five-gallon buckets with literally thousands of larvae in them, and they will continue to hatch and chase day after day,” Fazekas said.