Our garden patio.
My husband and I removed old shrubs, covered the ground with a weed barrier, added river rock and stepping stones. The Bottle Brush tree attracts bees. The flowers we selected are both perennials and annuals that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. We are visited daily by a family of Cardinals. This is such a peaceful place to relax. :)
@Becky: Have you priced one of those misting systems? My sister did and ouch! Also, the mist is nondiscriminatory, so even the rep admitted to me it could kill beneficial insects if they were out when the mosquitoes were out.
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As mosquitoes have sophisticated heat sensors, they follow body heat and exhaled gases and fly to their target. The exact temperature depends on the type of mosquito. ...»
During breathing people also exhale water vapor and perspiration is produced during active movement. Even small amounts of water will attract mosquitoes as it could mean possible blood source or possible breading site.
Mosquitoes can see their victims from within 30 feet by locating the changes in waves of light around them, caused by moving objects.
Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, so wearing dark is not the best thing if you want to avoid being bitten. Dark foliage is another attractant.