One of the most annoying bugs is the mosquito. They cause massive amounts of itching and aggravation. However, there are some outdoor mosquito control methods that can help you keep your backyard an enjoyable place to stay.
1. Eliminate their breeding grounds
Removing mosquitoes’ breeding grounds is one of the most important steps to take in controlling mosquitoes in your backyard. Standing water is the perfect place for mosquitoes to breed. To stop them from breeding around the backyard, remove any rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys, or any other container that contain standing water. Also change water in bird baths, dog bowls, fountains, and wading pools regularly.
2. Repellents
There are a lot of products out there designed to repel mosquitoes. Citronella are one of most the widely used insect repellents for mosquitoes. Citronella is EPA certified and alternative to DEET. When coated on the skin, the mosquitoes do not detect the carbon dioxide and lactic acid smell they associate with humans. Without detection, they don’t land and bite. There are citronella torches and candles. These are most effective when the person is close to the burning aroma. These products usually repel mosquitoes for around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the strength of the product. Lemon eucalyptus oil and garlic are some natural repellents for mosquitoes which causes the skin to become undesirable to mosquitoes.
3. Eating
Garlic, rosemary, apple cider, vinegar, and vitamin B-1 can be eaten in your meals to repel mosquitoes. When ingested, these go into your system and make them undesirable to mosquitoes. For example, garlic helps you repel female mosquitoes by giving off a smell from your skin that indicates danger to female mosquitoes. Eating these types of minerals or food will not be effective on their own. Use the eating method along with the other methods listed above.
Additional Help
For your protection wear long sleeves and pants. Also there netting in which can make an outdoor area, mosquito. For professional pest control use TalkLocal. TalkLocal can connect you with up to three pest control professionals who will be available to help you when you need them.
