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To prevent mosquito bites, experts recommend using citronella candles or plants, spraying your yard with insecticide if necessary, reducing standing water around your home, avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito hours at dawn and dusk, and using fans to deter mosquitoes. Installing bat boxes can also naturally reduce mosquito populations by attracting bats that feed on them.
Certain colors can repel mosquitoes, according to a study by scientists from the University of Washington. Mosquitoes are attracted to darker colors, such as navy blue, red, orange, and black, which trap heat and make people sweat more. However, lighter colors like blue, purple, violet, white, and even green can deter mosquitoes. Experts recommend taking other preventative measures, such as using citronella or mosquito traps, in addition to wearing the right colors.