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Cynthia Lawrence

Colors that repel mosquitoes and keep them away

A mosquito sitting on a leaf of a plant

With the weather warming up, there’s nothing more frustrating than mosquitoes buzzing around your home or yard. 

Not only can these pesky insects invade our space, but they leave itchy and swollen marks on our skin if you're unlucky enough to get bitten. In worse cases, certain species can transmit deadly diseases, like malaria and dengue fever. That’s why it’s important to know how to get rid of mosquitoes fast. And if you’ve tried every repellent, and deterring plant going, you’ll be surprised to learn there's another way to repel mosquitoes — colors. 

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