Picture this: It's a beautiful summer evening. You're sitting outside on your deck, surrounded by family and friends. The BBQ is on, the plates are full, and the laughter is flowing... until a surprise guest joins the menu:
Without warning, the mosquitoes arrive .
In just a few minutes, your perfect dinner turns into a disaster. You spend more time scratching yourself, swatting away mosquitoes, and listening to the incessant buzzing in your ears than you do chatting or enjoying your meal.
We deserve better, don't we?
In this article, we explain why mosquitoes love you so much , and above all how to protect yourself effectively to fully enjoy your summer evenings in Quebec , Ontario and throughout Canada .
Why Mosquitoes Choose You (and Not Your Brother-in-Law)
Mosquitoes don't bite randomly. If you're always getting eaten and your neighbor isn't, there are some well-known reasons:
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Your body odor : Perspiration (sweat), the CO₂ you exhale, and even certain bacteria on your skin act like a GPS for mosquitoes.
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Your temperature : The hotter you are, the faster they spot you. After a volleyball game or a barbecue in the sun, you're a prime target.
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Your blood type : Yes, some blood types are more attractive to mosquitoes (type O people, for example, are often bitten more).
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Your clothes : Wearing black or dark colors attracts mosquitoes much more than a light-colored sweater.
In short, sometimes you're just in the wrong place at the wrong time , and you become their five-star buffet .
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away and Save Your Evening
Fortunately, there are several tips to get rid of mosquitoes and have a perfect evening without itching all night.
Here are our best practical tips:
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Use a mosquito trap Attractant : For example, the TITAN 200IP is ultra-effective for covering a large yard in Quebec or Ontario and instantly eliminating tiger mosquitoes and other aggressive mosquitoes by attracting them to the trap.
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Treat your land : Before a dinner with friends, a small outdoor treatment by creating a perimeter around your land with our natural solution, the Mosquito Barrier Repellent , allows you to obtain a powerful protective barrier against mosquitoes, thus preventing a large number of mosquitoes from inviting themselves to your dinner.
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Protect your skin : Ungava Icaridin 20% (DEET-free) is a must to create an invisible protective bubble around your body, without unpleasant odor.
The right reflex for a summer without mosquitoes
Whether you are in Montreal, Sherbrooke, Quebec City, Gatineau, Ottawa, Toronto or anywhere else with a mosquito-friendly climate, mosquitoes remain a classic of our Canadian summers.
But with the right mosquito repellents and a few easy tips, you can take back control of your outdoor dinners.
Don't let an army of mosquitoes ruin your beautiful evenings and discover all our best mosquito repellents on L'Exterminateur en ligne .
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We are here to advise and assist you, with effective and simple solutions to enjoy the summer without being the mosquitoes' favorite snack!