We've partnered with CVS to give Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts members access to a range of simple medical treatments at CVS MinuteClinics. Members can get care at these limited services clinics, usually for the same copayment as their primary care provider and without the need for a referral. MinuteClinics are available 7 days a week at more than 30 eastern Massachusetts CVS locations.
Insect repellent can expire, but it typically takes several years to lose its effectiveness. Most insect repellent manufacturers do not put an expiration date on their products unless the repellents expire in under 3 years. Consumers should avoid storing repellent in extreme hot or cold temperatures to maintain effectiveness.
Pesticides such as resmethrin are designed to kill adult mosquitoes within 5-30 minutes of contact. Contact is more reliably achieved after sunset and overnight when most mosquitoes are airborne. When contact is made, insecticides such as resmethrin are approximately 90% effective so some mosquitoes do survive spraying.thers succumb to the effects of wind, rain, and drought. Those that don t may persist for as long as 2-3 months and adults that hibernate can live as long 6-8 months. Where do mosquitoes go during the winter? Mosquitoes are cold-blooded creatures and do not generally bite in temperatures below 50F.