Your yard serves as a haven. It’s where you may unwind after a long day at work and spend quality time with your loved ones. Here are a few fast fixes for the majority of mosquito issues:
Plants That Repel Mosquitos
• Lavender
• Scented Geraniums
• Catnip
• Marigolds
• Lemon Balm
• Mint
Store-Bought Mosquito Repellents
• Citronella Candles
• Essential Oils (Peppermint, Eucalyptus)
• Insect Repellent Sprays With DEET Or Picaridin
• Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
That is, unless mosquitoes decide to make your yard their home. One or two might catch your attention at first when they fly by your ear or bite your loved one’s arm in their distinctive manner.
However, if mosquitoes aren’t controlled, they’ll convert your outdoor haven into a no-go area by keeping you and your family from taking advantage of the lovely spring and summer nights you’ve been looking forward to all winter.
The ZIKA virus, West Nile virus, dengue fever, and chikungunya are just a few of the serious diseases that mosquitoes transmit in addition to being bothersome. Therefore, mosquito control is crucial for your home’s security. Check out some simple methods for preventing mosquitoes from landing on your property.
ELIMINATE ANY STANDING WATER
Standing water draws mosquitoes like magnets to a refrigerator. Adult mosquitoes frequently swarm above still bodies of water, such as lakes, ponds, or water gathered in a deserted flower pot.
For mosquitoes, standing water offers a secure environment for reproduction. Once the mosquito eggs hatch, the larvae will live there as well. You should get rid of any stagnant or standing water around your lawn or garden, especially close to the spots in your yard where you spend a lot of time.
Look for any standing water here, and remove it immediately:
- Birdbaths
- Gutters
- Plant Pot Saucers
- Loose Covers, Like On A Boat, RV, Or Grill
- Poorly Draining Soil
- Low Spots
- Yard Toys And Playgrounds
Once you’ve located the places in your yard where standing water tends to accumulate, keep an eye on them periodically, especially after a storm, and clear away any fresh standing water you notice.
TRIM SHRUBS AND CUT THE GRASS
Your tall grasses and shrubs are a favorite place for mosquitoes to rest. They have a place to hide from predators and protection from the harsh sun thanks to this landscaping.
Regular lawn mowing and a maximum height of 5 inches are recommended. This will stop mosquitoes from selecting your lawn as a location to hide. In order to avoid overgrowth, which can encourage mosquitoes and other pests to find refuge on your property, trim your shrubs frequently.
For your flower beds and landscaping areas closest to your home and outdoor living space, choose cedar mulch when mulching. In addition to annoying mosquitoes, cedar keeps termites, moths, cockroaches, and some species of ants away from your yard.
SET UP MOSQUITO ZAPPERS AND MAGNETS
Electric zappers and magnet mosquito traps will draw them and kill them instantly if you wish to be harsh on mosquitoes.
Zappers use electricity to kill mosquitoes, whereas magnets use carbon dioxide to draw mosquitoes and keep them trapped until they die. You can put these things nearby mosquito-infested locations and close to where you spend time outside.
Bug zappers and magnets have the disadvantage of killing any insect or creature that flies inside. Therefore, this technique is not suitable for you if you prefer not to kill butterflies, honey bees, dragonflies, or other small animals.
USE INSECT REPELLENTS TO PREVENT MOSQUITOES
Once you’ve made efforts to get rid of the things in your yard that mosquitoes enjoy, think about using tried-and-true repellents to further deter them from setting up residence there.
Consider surrounding your outdoor living area with plants that naturally repel mosquitoes. These plants have a pleasing scent to humans, which is an added benefit, and they make mosquitoes turn and flee in the opposite direction. To avoid mosquito bites, homeowners can also use products they can buy at the shop.
DEET-containing store-bought repellents prevent mosquitoes from smelling you, preventing them from biting. They will move on to the following yard without any knowledge of a food source.
DEET is not recommended for families because it cannot be used on small children even if the Environmental Protection Agency says it is safe to use.
As efficient as DEET, picaridin is odorless, colorless, and non-greasy. Plastics are not also dissolved by it. The EPA does not, however, know the long-term health impacts of this mosquito repellent because it is so new.
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We offer the best mosquito control in the business. We know how to keep mosquitoes out of your yard and treat places in your home to keep larvae from hatching and infesting your yard and home. Call us today to learn more about our services.
