Monday, July 12, 2010

Mowskweetoes - South Texas Style

Rainy Weather
After 10 inches of rain left by Hurricane Alex and several inches more the following week - the South Texas mowskweetoes (bugs that mow you down when you get in their special places and make that flying around you eeeeeeeeeeeee sound while biting your ears and toes) are out. I'm not sure where they go in between rains cause we sure hadn't had any up until now. They must have invited their extended families and friends here for a 4th of July vacation. One of the best ways to prevent them from bugging you is to get rid of any standing water in your yard.

Tips for Preventing Bites
Since mosquitoes lay their eggs in water, you can put a stop to them multiplying into mowskweetoes by removing standing water. Empty outside standing water, like birdbaths, at least once a week or more. Luckily we usually have a good breeze blowing here and that can be a deterrent. It's best to wear light colored, loose fitting clothes.  It's said most mowskweetoes are attracted to dark clothing and can bite through tight clothing. They are more apt to be active at dusk and dawn.

Knowing that, my advice then is to sleep in and go to bed early.

Thanks Mary Beth for forwarding this picture taken at the Master Gardener Arboretum.

When all else fails - wear window screens when working outdoors, like I do. It works for me.

Will you share your tips or thoughts on this?

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