Five tips to protect your home from mosquitos this summer

Researchers at Texas A&M University’s Zach Adelman Lab utilize mosquitoes in their research of mosquito-borne viruses, such as yellow fever, West Nile encephalitis, Zika and dengue hemorrhagic fever. AgriLife Today/Michael Miller
Researchers at Texas A&M University’s Zach Adelman Lab utilize mosquitoes in their research of mosquito-borne viruses, such as yellow fever, West Nile encephalitis, Zika and dengue hemorrhagic fever. AgriLife Today/Michael Miller

Warmer temperatures and rain mean mosquito season is underway in most of the state, and with an increase in mosquitoes comes an increase in bites.

While these insects pose a big annoyance for Texans, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., shared five tips on how to protect your home from mosquitos this summer.

Eliminate standing water

Mosquitoes develop in stagnant…