Mosquitoes Love Runners, Outdoor Workers

Mosquitoes in Nashville remain in their most active breeding season.

In order to reproduce, female mosquitoes are on the prowl for blood. Outdoor workers and athletes, such as runners and bikers, inadvertently make themselves prime targets to become mosquito bite victims. Of course, it’s highly annoying to try to fight off these bloodsuckers when you are busy working, running, or doing any sort of outdoor vocation or exercise routine. There are a few reasons that mosquitoes love runners and outdoor workers.

Bikers, Runners Are Outdoors When Mosquitoes Are Out

The morning and evening are when you often will encounter the most mosquitoes. Why? They don’t tolerate extreme heat or direct sunlight well, so they are often out when the temperatures are mild. Sadly, working out occurs most frequently in the mornings and evenings, meaning you are likely to encounter Culex mosquitoes when you hope to get a pump in out in the driveway or on your run or bike session. To help defend against these pests, we’d recommend wearing a CDC-suggested repellent for protection when away from your property.

Runners Often Wear Mosquito-Friendly Clothing

Wearing breathable clothing when exerting in the outdoors is essential to make sure you are shedding heat, but moisture-wicking materials often have specially designed holes that are perfect for a mosquito to bite through. Loose clothing or clothes with tight weaving are the best ways to keep a mosquito’s mouth away, aside from relying on professional mosquito control for help.

Outdoor Workers’, Runners’ Body Chemistry Cues Mosquitoes

Scientists have studied mosquitoes for many years to learn how they work and how to mitigate risks associated with them. What they’ve discovered is that mosquitoes are attracted to mosquitoes for a variety of reasons, including sweat, lactic acid, CO2 from heavy breathing, and even our body chemistry! In combination, these factors can make some people more attractive to mosquitoes than others. There is credence to the idea that some people are described as “mosquito magnets”!

Tiger Mosquitoes, Daytime Biters, Swarm Outdoor Workers

Unlike Culex mosquitoes, the very abundant Asian Tiger mosquito in Tennessee is a silent flyer and is notorious as an aggressive biter, making preventative measures essential. If you want to help defend against these pests, using a CDC-recommended repellent is a good start as well as wearing long clothing to make it less likely for a mosquito to bite you. However, if you wish to keep mosquitoes away in the first place, you need to consider professional Nashville mosquito control. Our team at Mosquito Squad is ready and able to fight mosquitoes in your yard on your behalf, allowing you to savor your outdoor moments to the fullest!

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Call (615) 492-3662 to learn more about Mosquito Squad of Nashville, your trusted source for mosquito control in Franklin TN, as well as flea control, and tick control for your yard. We treat other outdoor pests too!

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