Tag: Mosquito bites
Insect repellents work – but there are other ways to beat mosquitoes without getting sticky
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Summer can be hot and sticky. And insect repellent creams, lotions, and sprays can make it stickier.
Stopping mosquito bites is key to avoiding...
Bzzz, slap! How to treat insect bites (home remedies included)
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It’s the holidays and we’re spending more time outdoors. This means we’re exposed to the more annoying and painful aspects of summer —...
Mozzies biting? Here’s how to choose a repellent (and how to use it for the best protection)
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Mosquitoes are an inevitable part of the Australian summer. And this year, with COVID a consideration, we might be spending more time outdoors...
La Niña will give us a wet summer. That’s great weather for mozzies
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The return of the La Niña weather pattern will see a wetter spring and summer in many parts of Australia.
We know mosquitoes...