Numerous mosquitoes make themselves comfortable in apartments and houses in autumn and disturb the night’s sleep. But why is that so? And how do you get rid of the bloodsuckers?
Kassel – Even if the window is currently only open for a few minutes, the humming usually starts shortly afterwards. In autumn, mosquitoes are again drawn into houses and apartments in large numbers. Especially annoying at night, because the little pests are not always easy to find – sleep is hard to think of. But why does this buzzing invasion happen in autumn and how do you get rid of the mosquitoes?
In fact, the high season for mosquitoes is August and September. Especially if it has rained a lot in summer, there is a real mosquito invasion in autumn. Mosquitoes can multiply in large numbers when the air humidity is high and temperatures are mild. If there were also a few wasps around in summer, the mosquito population can explode. Mosquitoes are on the wasps’ menu. The falling temperatures in autumn not only pull people into the warmth, mosquitoes also look for dry and safe winter quarters.
When is mosquito season over? High season in autumn
The male mosquitoes do not experience winter, as Eva Goris, press spokeswoman for the German Wildlife Foundation explains. Because they die in autumn – it’s the females who get through the cold season without any problems. As winter quarters, they look for safe places in cellars, caves, stables or even houses. There they have ideal conditions for survival.
| Class t | insects |
| Okay t | Two-winged |
| Subordination | Mosquitoes |
| Scientific name t | Culicidae |
Invasion of the house and apartment: do mosquitoes bite in autumn too?
So in autumn it happens that mosquitoes spread on the walls and drive us crazy with their humming at night. However, the buzz is the only annoying thing, at least in the fall. Because the mosquitoes are then usually no longer looking for blood, but fall into a kind of hibernation. Itchy stitches should therefore be avoided. But how do you generally keep mosquitoes out of the house and apartment *?
While you should make sure not to have any saucers, flower vases or bird baths filled with water on your balcony, garden or terrace in summer, because these are ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes *, there are other options for autumn. Spice plants on the windowsill can help prevent mosquitoes from entering through the window in the first place. Herbs such as mint, eucalyptus, lemon balm, thyme, basil, rosemary and lavender are suitable for this, as Geo.de reports.
Driving mosquitoes out of the house and apartment: tips and tricks
Mosquitoes also don’t like the scent of essential oils. So just distribute fragrance lamps or candles in the rooms. This is particularly useful in the bedroom. They should be turned on about an hour before going to bed and then simply turned off shortly before going to bed. Insect screens on windows and doors are also very effective.
Incidentally, some people are stung more often than others. This has to do with body odor. Sweat attracts mosquitoes, as does the carbon dioxide in the breath. Alcohol also makes people more attractive to mosquitoes. Because the blood vessels widen and sweat production is stimulated.
Mosquito invasion in autumn: what helps with a mosquito bite?
Whoever is bitten by a mosquito in summer or autumn and red, itchy wheals develop, should not scratch under any circumstances. Because this way bacteria get into the wound more easily. Better to disinfect and cool the sting. Mosquitoes cannot be attracted by light. (svw) * hna.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
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