Insect and Mosquito Control
Now that the weather is getting warmer, your kids will probably be playing outside more. This is
also the season when there are more insects, including mosquitos. Insect bites can be irritating
and even painful for kids, and in some cases, cause serious illnesses. Luckily, there are several
ways to protect your kids from insect bites during the summer.
Firstly, it's recommended to use an insect repellent product and one that has been registered
by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You can use this search tool to find the right one
for your family. Bug sprays with DEET are safe and effective and the amount of concentration of
DEET in the product will indicate how long it will repel insects. The higher the concentration,
the longer the time will be. However, insect sprays that have over 50% DEET do not provide