A Wet Summer Means More Mosquitoes — Here’s How to Stay Protected

By: Richard Rich

This summer’s higher rainfall is great for gardens—but it’s even better for mosquitoes. Warm temperatures and standing water create the ideal breeding conditions, and mosquito populations are on the rise across the country.

More mosquitoes means more bites—and a higher risk of disease. Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus, Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya, turning what should be a relaxing evening outdoors into a potential health hazard.

Don’t Let Mosquitoes Ruin Your Summer

To stay protected this season, follow these simple prevention tips:

  • Wear long sleeves and pants, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

  • Use fans outdoors—on porches, patios, or workstations. Mosquitoes are weak fliers and tend to avoid breezy areas.

  • Apply insect repellent to both skin and clothing, especially if you’re in wooded, grassy, or swampy areas.

Choose the Right Protection: IR3535 by R&R Lotion

At R&R Lotion, we specialize in professional-grade skin care for outdoor environments. Our I.C. Insect Repellent Lotion and I.C. Insect Repellent Spray are both formulated with IR3535, an EPA-approved ingredient developed by Merck that’s effective, skin-friendly, and safe for daily use.

Both products are odorless, non-greasy, and DEET-free, offering strong protection without irritating the skin or damaging fabrics.

Stop Mosquitoes at the Source

In addition to personal protection, take these steps to keep mosquitoes from breeding around your home or jobsite:

  • Empty standing water from buckets, planters, trash lids, and pet bowls.

  • Clean gutters and downspouts to prevent hidden water collection.

  • Refresh birdbaths and outdoor water sources at least twice a week.

  • Trim tall grass and overgrown bushes, which provide shelter for mosquitoes during the day.

Be Ready All Summer Long

Whether you’re protecting your crew at work or your family at home, R&R Lotion’s I.C. Insect Repellents deliver the comfort and confidence you need to stay bite-free all season.

Protect your skin. Protect your people.
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