BY KRISTEN GARRIDO
It's the summertime, so let's explore some effective mosquito control options designed to banish these unwelcome visitors from your backyard.
Plants like citronella, lavender, and marigold naturally repel mosquitoes due to their strong scents, making them excellent additions to your backyard.
These devices attract and capture mosquitoes using light, heat, and carbon dioxide, reducing their population in your backyard.
Burning citronella candles or torches emits a scent that repels mosquitoes, creating a mosquito-free zone in your backyard.
Introducing larvicide tablets or granules to standing water sources slike ponds prevents mosquito larvae from developing into adults, reducing their population.
Spraying essential oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, or tea tree oil in your backyard can repel mosquitoes.
Installing insect zappers attracts and electrocutes mosquitoes and other flying insects, reducing their numbers in your backyard.
Removing standing water from items like flower pots, buckets, and gutters eliminates breeding grounds for mosquitoes, reducing their numbers in your backyard.
Applying insect repellent sprays containing DEET or picaridin to your skin can provide temporary protection from mosquito bites.
Using outdoor fans creates air movement that makes it difficult for mosquitoes to fly, reducing their presence in your outdoor spaces.
Seeking assistance from pest control professionals can help implement effective control measures tailored to your backyard's specific needs.
With the right strategies, you can reclaim your outdoor space and enjoy mosquito-free moments to the fullest.