Do you feel like whatever you do it seems that pests are always attracted to you? There is a science behind what attracts pests and it might surprise you to know what you are doing to make them feel an attraction to you. If you know that you are going to be outdoors and you want to do what you can to keep pests away you first need to know what they like. There are some general colors, smells and other things that are ways to deter pests and some that also attract them. If you find yourself in the category that attracts them you may end the day with bug bites that you have to live with. The best thing that you can do is to understand what you can do to keep them away when you know you are going to be outdoors. Effective Pest Services outlines what you might be doing to attract pests.
What Colors Do Insects Love & Hate?
The first aspect of keeping pests out of your way is to evaluate the colors you are choosing to wear or use. When it comes to most pests they are attracted to colors that bright. This can be anything from yellow, orange all the way to white. They will use these bright colors in nature when looking for food to eat. That means if you have on a beautiful yellow shirt the target can easily become you. The best thing you can do is to wear colors that are darker in nature so that they are less enticing for a pest. The colors are also the same when it comes to what color you house is painted or the color of your car.
What Scents Attract Pests?
When you get up to start your day most people will shower and use a lovely smelling shampoo, conditioner and soap. Then you use deodorant that has its own smell which are all things that will attract pests. You are not done though! Then you use body spray or cologne that you spray on your clothes that have been laundered in flowery smelling soaps. These are all the smells that many pests are looking for when they are in the search for food. If you smell like food they are sure to head your way.
What Attracts Bugs to Your Skin?
You can also do what you can to cover up any exposed skin that you can when you are going to be outside. Even a thin layer of clothing is usually enough to keep a pest off your body and prevent them from stinging or biting you. If you know you will be outdoors and near an area that pests might be it is a great idea to cover up.
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