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How to keep mosquitoes away from your Fourth of July backyard celebration
By Pachatta Pope, Adam B. Higgins at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
For many, the Fourth of July means spending time outdoors either on the patio, in the pool or around the grill. But with summer in full swing, mosquitoes may drop in for a bite or two.If you are looking to create a mosquito-free zone, you may want to consider products to place in the yard.The per...
Key takeaway Molly Keck, an entomologist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, said mosquitoes are not fans of smoke, and a lot of people aren’t either.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? For many, the Fourth of July means spending time outdoors either on the patio, in the pool or around the grill. But with summer in full swing, mosquitoes may drop in for a bite or two.If you are looking to create a mosquito-free zone, you may want to consider products to place in the yard.The per...
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