Better Remedy To Protect From Mosquitoes?

With all the rain the Midwest is getting, more mosquitos seem to be swarming around the area, leaving many people to come up with what they think are better remedies than just bug spray.

The newest remedy people are talking about is a mouth wash or Listerine.

But many are wondering if it actually works?

You may have received an email telling you there's a better way of getting rid of those pesky mosquitos trying to ruin your barbeque.

The emails claim spraying Listerine around your deck and lawn will cause mosquitos to stay away.

Every season it seems like these home remedies pop up on the internet and just urban legends.

People talking about these sorts of things while it's entertaining it's not something we recommend people do.

Experts say these methods aren't proven to work and they recommend not using them unless they've actually been tested.

They say it's safe to use the products aready on the market that are specifically labeled for that use.

The Health Departments says the  best way to get rid of mosquitos is to spray in the right places.

They recommend spraying in the tall grass, weeds and shady, bushy areas around your home.