7/10/09
If the great outdoors is driving you buggy, think twice before installing one of those electric bug zappers. The zappers are pretty much useless in getting rid of mosquitoes from your backyard; in fact, they actually attract more mosquitoes to your yard. The mosquitoes are first attracted to the light, but once they get wind of carbon dioxide coming from your breath, they head straight to you and away from the light. Since mosquitoes like stagnant air, turn on a fan; it'll cool you down and keep them away.