In past years, mosquitoes were just a nuisance. But Zika virus is now a real threat to women who are expecting or just thinking of becoming pregnant.
And with Zika bearing mosquitos already spotted in Florida, and possibly heading north, we want to do everything we can to keep those pests away.
Worries about going outside
Annette Ahrens is a busy mom with another baby on the way. But while her kids love these hot summer days, she worries about mosquitoes.
“It’s a little nerve wracking,” she said.
Ahrens won’t go outdoors without preparing. “I typically will lather up as a routine every morning when I get up, and spray myself with mosquito repellent.”
She wants to know best way to fight these now frightening bugs. The good news: your local hardware store these days should have dozens of products to help you fight mosquitos.
Best backyard products
Kevin Johnson of Ace Hardware says (continue reading at NewsChannel5)