Berkshire Folks Should Wear These Colors While Mowing to Keep Mosquitoes Away

Berkshire County folks are still mowing their lawns and will be for about another two months or less. It seems like I hear someone mowing in my neighborhood every day, and it makes sense, since we have had some beautiful days in Massachusetts lately and the temperatures are just right for cutting the grass.

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In fact, I mowed my lawn Tuesday afternoon into the evening, and I tried something I've written about before. Previously, when I mowed my lawn, I would usually wear a black shirt, and I would be eaten alive by mosquitoes (I know I should be covering myself better). Yesterday, however, before I went out, I wore a white shirt, as white is one of the colors that mosquitoes stay away from. I honestly kind of half-believed it would work, but believe it or not, I wasn't getting bit. I was pleasantly surprised.

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If you want to give it a shot, you should try it yourself. You may find yourself becoming dinner-free for these pests. By the way, white isn't the only color that keeps mosquitoes away. You can choose from any of these colors, and you may just be in luck.

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Likewise, there are some colors that mosquitoes like, and if you are currently wearing them when you mow, that could be the reason you are becoming their meal.

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Let me know how it's working out for you, and don't forget to spray on some repellent with DEET while you're out there.