Terrific Sunday morning
Good Morning Augusta.
This morning it is partly cloudy, then mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds
less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tonight it will be overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds less
than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
The readings outside right now, taken from my own weather instruments:
a relative humidity of 49% with a Dew Point of 41.1º F.
The temperature is 64.1ºF.
Presently we have Northeast winds between 2.7 mph and 6.1 mph.
Our Barometric pressure is 30.11 and rising with a weather graphic
indicating clouds.
We had no precipitation overnight in this area.
Visibility is 10.0 miles with a great ceiling.
Natural ways to keep bugs away this weekend – from the Farmer's Almanac
Are swarming mosquitoes threatening to ruin your cookout this weekend? Don't
fret. There are steps that you can take to avoid getting bitten by these
bloodthirsty
pests.
Step 1 – Ensure That Your Yard is Not a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes require stagnant water to breed. Thus,
• Make sure that there are no buckets or empty planters left where they
could collect stagnant water.
• Empty any standing water, and store empty containers upside down.
• Check the gutter on the house for leaves or other debris blocking
rainwater from flowing freely.
• Change the water in the birdbath weekly.
• If you have a pond or water garden, install a pump, waterfall or fountain
to keep the water flowing.
• Fill in any puddles or low spots in the lawn with soil or rock.
• Check the area just beneath all downspouts to ensure there is no standing
water.
Step 2 – Fighting Off Mosquitoes Naturally
• Install a bat house near your outdoor living spaces. Bats dine on
mosquitoes in the evening and are a beauty to behold in flight.
• Erect bird feeders in your yard to attract wild birds, which feast on
mosquitoes. Stock the water garden or pond with goldfish or other mosquito
larvae eating fish.
• Use yellow bug lights outside on the patio, porch, or deck.
• Light citronella candles or mosquito coils when using outdoor seating
areas. There are safe propane and butane operated mosquito traps and devices
that
can be used when entertaining outdoors.
• Install ceiling fans on your covered porch or balcony and sit beneath them
when outdoors at night to discourage mosquitoes from landing on you and your
guests.
• Use an oscillating fan in outdoor living spaces in the evenings.
• Wear light colored clothing with thin, long sleeves, long pants, and socks
when working in the garden just before dark.
• Spray an herbal-based mosquito repellent on top of your clothing. Most
herbal-based repellents contain plant-based oils such as citronella, cedar,
eucalyptus,
lemongrass, peppermint, basil, geranium and feverfew, which are mosquito
deterrents. These are safe for use on children, who are highly susceptible
to
mosquito bites when running and playing outdoors at night.
• Taking garlic or brewers yeast supplements is said to deter insect bites.
Written by: Deborah Tukua
This morning it is partly cloudy, then mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds
less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tonight it will be overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds less
than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
The readings outside right now, taken from my own weather instruments:
a relative humidity of 49% with a Dew Point of 41.1º F.
The temperature is 64.1ºF.
Presently we have Northeast winds between 2.7 mph and 6.1 mph.
Our Barometric pressure is 30.11 and rising with a weather graphic
indicating clouds.
We had no precipitation overnight in this area.
Visibility is 10.0 miles with a great ceiling.
Natural ways to keep bugs away this weekend – from the Farmer's Almanac
Are swarming mosquitoes threatening to ruin your cookout this weekend? Don't
fret. There are steps that you can take to avoid getting bitten by these
bloodthirsty
pests.
Step 1 – Ensure That Your Yard is Not a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes require stagnant water to breed. Thus,
• Make sure that there are no buckets or empty planters left where they
could collect stagnant water.
• Empty any standing water, and store empty containers upside down.
• Check the gutter on the house for leaves or other debris blocking
rainwater from flowing freely.
• Change the water in the birdbath weekly.
• If you have a pond or water garden, install a pump, waterfall or fountain
to keep the water flowing.
• Fill in any puddles or low spots in the lawn with soil or rock.
• Check the area just beneath all downspouts to ensure there is no standing
water.
Step 2 – Fighting Off Mosquitoes Naturally
• Install a bat house near your outdoor living spaces. Bats dine on
mosquitoes in the evening and are a beauty to behold in flight.
• Erect bird feeders in your yard to attract wild birds, which feast on
mosquitoes. Stock the water garden or pond with goldfish or other mosquito
larvae eating fish.
• Use yellow bug lights outside on the patio, porch, or deck.
• Light citronella candles or mosquito coils when using outdoor seating
areas. There are safe propane and butane operated mosquito traps and devices
that
can be used when entertaining outdoors.
• Install ceiling fans on your covered porch or balcony and sit beneath them
when outdoors at night to discourage mosquitoes from landing on you and your
guests.
• Use an oscillating fan in outdoor living spaces in the evenings.
• Wear light colored clothing with thin, long sleeves, long pants, and socks
when working in the garden just before dark.
• Spray an herbal-based mosquito repellent on top of your clothing. Most
herbal-based repellents contain plant-based oils such as citronella, cedar,
eucalyptus,
lemongrass, peppermint, basil, geranium and feverfew, which are mosquito
deterrents. These are safe for use on children, who are highly susceptible
to
mosquito bites when running and playing outdoors at night.
• Taking garlic or brewers yeast supplements is said to deter insect bites.
Written by: Deborah Tukua
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