It's that time of year again in Texas when it starts to rain a lot more, which means the mosquitoes are ready to party! If you're not down with millions of mosquitoes ruining your outdoor fun with their selfish party, then read on.

With the temperatures getting warmer during the spring, that means it's storm season in Texas. And storm season, means more rain and in turn means that these little blood suckers are preparing for one heck of a shindig.

Rain Brings Annoyance

It's one of the most annoying things in the world to be kicking back on the patio enjoying a nice evening before those little buzz-biters start flying around like it's Armageddon.

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Before you know it, you have tons of little bites on your body, and you spend the next several days in an agonizing cycle of itching. You know those "sqeeters" are just living their best life.

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Mosquito Prevention Tips

Let's face it. Mosquitoes suck literally and figuratively. These tips may not get rid of them completely because they are the spawn of Satan, but they will help.

Keep Mosquitos From Sucking Up Your Outdoor Fun

Gallery Credit: Chaz

Trust me, these tips will definitely help you prevent a full-blown mosquito party in your yard. Of course, if you're cool with Mosquitofest 2025, then party on. They don't drink much, just your blood and your sanity.

Here's to the rainy season, which we need in Texas. We just don't need the blood sucking pests that come to take over our yards.

The Colors and Scents Mosquitos Love and Hate

Avoid being eaten alive by mosquitos this summer by giving yourself a fighting chance with these DIY repellents you can use today. Please scroll through the gallery below to find out what colors attract these little blood-suckers, which colors they ignore, and what kinds of scents will keep them away all day.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

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