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Tips for Reducing Mosquitoes
Summer always brings out the mosquitoes. There are some simple things you can do to
reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home.
• Wear
Light Colored Clothing: Turns out, mosquitoes are attracted to dark colored
clothing
• Run Fans
at Ground Level: The chemicals human bodies put off hang in the air around us
and allow mosquitoes to hone in on us — and that’s when the biting starts.
Rapid air movement confuses mosquitoes, and dissipating these telltale human
signs makes us harder to find. So set
fans on the ground and turn them on to break up the scent patterns. This simple
solution is surprisingly effective for spur-of-the-moment events or gatherings
in your yard. Because they are so light, mosquitoes are weak flyers. The breeze
from the fans makes it difficult for them to fly, keeping them out of your
entertainment area. If you don’t have repellent on hand, then this is the best
way to get rid of mosquitoes for the moment.
• Eliminate
Standing Water: Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so empty any containers
that collect water regularly, such as flower pots, buckets, and bird baths.
• Maintain
Gutters and Drains: Clean out gutters and ensure they are not clogged, as
clogged gutters can hold water and become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
• Keep Yard
Clean: Remove any debris or leaf piles where water can collect. Trim overgrown
vegetation where mosquitoes like to rest during the day.
• Use
Mosquito Repellents: Use mosquito repellents on your skin or clothing when
outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. DEET, Clove Spray, Citronella oil,
Peppermint, NEEM, Lavender, Eucalyptus.
• Install
Screens: Ensure windows and doors have screens without holes to prevent
mosquitoes from entering your home.
• Consider
Mosquito Traps: There are various types of traps available that can help reduce
mosquito populations around your property.
• Natural
Predators: Encourage natural predators of mosquitoes, such as dragonflies, by
adding plants and water features that attract them.
• Mosquito-Repelling
Plants: Plant mosquito-repelling plants like citronella, lavender, marigolds,
and basil around your yard.
• Professional
Help: In severe cases, consider contacting a pest control professional who can
provide more targeted solutions.
Implementing these strategies can significantly reduce the
mosquito population around your home and make your outdoor spaces more
enjoyable.
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By Larry and John
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Summer always brings out the mosquitoes. There are some simple things you can do to
reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home.
• Wear
Light Colored Clothing: Turns out, mosquitoes are attracted to dark colored
clothing
• Run Fans
at Ground Level: The chemicals human bodies put off hang in the air around us
and allow mosquitoes to hone in on us — and that’s when the biting starts.
Rapid air movement confuses mosquitoes, and dissipating these telltale human
signs makes us harder to find. So set
fans on the ground and turn them on to break up the scent patterns. This simple
solution is surprisingly effective for spur-of-the-moment events or gatherings
in your yard. Because they are so light, mosquitoes are weak flyers. The breeze
from the fans makes it difficult for them to fly, keeping them out of your
entertainment area. If you don’t have repellent on hand, then this is the best
way to get rid of mosquitoes for the moment.
• Eliminate
Standing Water: Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so empty any containers
that collect water regularly, such as flower pots, buckets, and bird baths.
• Maintain
Gutters and Drains: Clean out gutters and ensure they are not clogged, as
clogged gutters can hold water and become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
• Keep Yard
Clean: Remove any debris or leaf piles where water can collect. Trim overgrown
vegetation where mosquitoes like to rest during the day.
• Use
Mosquito Repellents: Use mosquito repellents on your skin or clothing when
outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. DEET, Clove Spray, Citronella oil,
Peppermint, NEEM, Lavender, Eucalyptus.
• Install
Screens: Ensure windows and doors have screens without holes to prevent
mosquitoes from entering your home.
• Consider
Mosquito Traps: There are various types of traps available that can help reduce
mosquito populations around your property.
• Natural
Predators: Encourage natural predators of mosquitoes, such as dragonflies, by
adding plants and water features that attract them.
• Mosquito-Repelling
Plants: Plant mosquito-repelling plants like citronella, lavender, marigolds,
and basil around your yard.
• Professional
Help: In severe cases, consider contacting a pest control professional who can
provide more targeted solutions.
Implementing these strategies can significantly reduce the
mosquito population around your home and make your outdoor spaces more
enjoyable.
Watch us on YouTube (click here)
Subscribe to our free newsletter,
https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/
Join our Facebook group @handyman pros
Send us an email, [email protected].
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