Jacob is almost 3 years old. He loves to play in the backyard under the watchful eye of Mom Janice and the Dedham family’s German Shepherd, Goliath. It’s a nice fenced in yard, with a little bit of shade, lots of toys, and only one problem: mosquitoes are constantly biting Jacob.
Are Toddlers More Vulnerable to Mosquito Bites?
Little kids do seem to attract more mosquito bites than their younger and older siblings do. Scientists have a number of theories about why that is. Because toddlers are relatively close to the ground and also prone to examining all sorts of things on the ground, they interact with more mosquitoes than the average person. This increased rate of interaction can result in more bites.
Toddlers also are not generally possessed of the understanding necessary to avoid mosquitoes. They don’t take action to prevent being bitten the way an older person would. This can result in more bites.
Other factors that can draw mosquitoes to toddlers is their blood type – not much you can do about that – and dark colored clothing. Black, red, and dark blue clothing does tend to attract mosquitoes, so if your little one is being bitten frequently, try dressing them in white or lighter colored clothing.
Because mosquitoes carry so many dangerous diseases, and some toddlers are medically vulnerable, it is good to know about mosquito control services in Dedham. You contact your local lawn service, and they will send an expert team to your property.
This mosquito control services team identifies where the mosquitoes are breeding on your property, and puts an end to that activity. Mosquito eggs and developing mosquitoes are eliminated. Adult mosquitoes – the ones doing the actual biting – nest in leaf litter and garden debris. These sites are identified and the pests removed. Throughout this process, the products used are safe for your toddler and other members of your family – including pets.
