Moist springs often bring an onslaught of mosquitoes, and if you are a homeowner, you may be wondering what you can do to prevent it. Fortunately, there are ways to have a virtually mosquito-free lawn. You may have to engage in a few of these recommendations, but they will help to reduce the number of mosquitoes with which you come into contact.
Mosquitoes are dependent on water for survival. They live in water during their first week of survival, and eggs must hatch in water. Therefore, if you remove any standing water, you will have less mosquitoes. If you live near a pond or other standing water that cannot be removed, you’ll have to invest in other activities.
Citronella candles are a controversial product in the elimination of mosquitoes, but studies do provide some evidence that they work. They aren’t going to eliminate all mosquitoes, but they will reduce the risk of mosquito bites by about half. Of course, this depends on how close you are to the candle.
One interesting and understandable way to get rid of skeeters is by putting a fan outside. Mosquitoes prefer stagnancy, and the simple air movement from a fan can deter them from sticking around.
Of course, there are always pesticides. These can be highly effective, but they can also harm the environment. Pesticides get washed into runoff water and end up in our fresh water supply. They are necessary evils in some circumstances, but it is better to use more organic and Earth-friendly products.
Lastly, there are many flowers that repel insects. Marigolds, basil, and lavender are only a few on the list of plants that mosquitoes don’t really like. Plant these flowers, light some citronella candles, and plug in a fan. You’ll be mosquito-free in no time.
If you aren’t allergic to mosquito bites, then you’re still going to have a reaction. If you are allergic, then you’ll be very motivated to invest in some of these techniques. Swollen skin, itchiness, and the chance of disease spread are all good reasons to start prevention efforts. Your spring, summer, and fall will benefit from less pests buzzing around. You’ll also get to spend more time outdoors in the comfort of your mosquito-free lawn.
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