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Reasons to be rid of them | Itchy bug bites might be enough of a reason to want to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, but it goes beyond discomfort. Mosquitos can be carriers of dangerous diseases like malaria and West Nile.
Reasons to be rid of them | Itchy bug bites might be enough of a reason to want to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, but it goes beyond discomfort. Mosquitos can be carriers of dangerous diseases like malaria and West Nile.
Get rid of all standing water | It doesn't take much water to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, according to Angie's List. Dump out birdbaths, children's pools and water tables immediately after use. And after a rain check to see what unexpected places water may have pooled like children's toys or cups accidentally left out.
Get rid of all standing water | It doesn’t take much water to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, according to Angie’s List. Dump out birdbaths, children’s pools and water tables immediately after use. And after a rain check to see what unexpected places water may have pooled like children’s toys or cups accidentally left out.
Clean out the gutters | A back up caused by debris and a good rain could turn your gutters into a mosquito breeding ground as well so make sure they are always cleared out.
Clean out the gutters | A back up caused by debris and a good rain could turn your gutters into a mosquito breeding ground as well so make sure they are always cleared out.
Fish are friends | If you want to have a water feature in your yard like a small pond or fountain consider adding fish. Goldfish, bluegills and minnows all feed on mosquito larvae ensuring they don't make it to adulthood.
Fish are friends | If you want to have a water feature in your yard like a small pond or fountain consider adding fish. Goldfish, bluegills and minnows all feed on mosquito larvae ensuring they don’t make it to adulthood.
Chemical treatments | Spraying your yard with EPA-approved chemical treatments and larvicides will help eliminate mosquitoes. According to the National Wildlife Federation these sprays tend to kill more then just mosquitoes often harming bees, butterflies, ladybugs and other insects. Also be sure to get details on if it is safe for pets.
Chemical treatments | Spraying your yard with EPA-approved chemical treatments and larvicides will help eliminate mosquitoes. According to the National Wildlife Federation these sprays tend to kill more then just mosquitoes often harming bees, butterflies, ladybugs and other insects. Also be sure to get details on if it is safe for pets.
Watch what you wear | When you are outside, wear light and loose clothing. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors. Keep fabrics on your patio or in your backyard light and loose as well.
Watch what you wear | When you are outside, wear light and loose clothing. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors. Keep fabrics on your patio or in your backyard light and loose as well.
Wearable repellents | Consider using mosquito repellent that has DEET, but if you want to go a more natural route some essential oils may work for you too. According to Home Depot, peppermint, camphor and citronella, can be mixed with water and used as a spray to repel mosquitoes. Beyond that oils such as eucalyptus and lavender can be lightly applied skin to prevent mosquitoes from landing to bite.
Wearable repellents | Consider using mosquito repellent that has DEET, but if you want to go a more natural route some essential oils may work for you too. According to Home Depot, peppermint, camphor and citronella, can be mixed with water and used as a spray to repel mosquitoes. Beyond that oils such as eucalyptus and lavender can be lightly applied skin to prevent mosquitoes from landing to bite.
Run a fan | It's a little counterintuitive to run a fan outside, but if you have a mosquito problem it could make your time on the patio much more enjoyable. Wind makes it more difficult for mosquitoes to fly.
Run a fan | It’s a little counterintuitive to run a fan outside, but if you have a mosquito problem it could make your time on the patio much more enjoyable. Wind makes it more difficult for mosquitoes to fly.
Get a trap | Mosquito traps typically contain a chemical attractant or a UV light which draws the mosquito in and then a vacuum sucks them up. This may be the most expensive option on the list as some of the traps can be a couple hundred dollars.
Get a trap | Mosquito traps typically contain a chemical attractant or a UV light which draws the mosquito in and then a vacuum sucks them up. This may be the most expensive option on the list as some of the traps can be a couple hundred dollars.
Get on the same page as your neighbors | Mitigation efforts in your yard might be effective, but if your neighbor's yard is one big pool of standing water you're still going to have a mosquito problem. Have a conversation with neighbors on how you can help each other enjoy a bug free summer.
Get on the same page as your neighbors | Mitigation efforts in your yard might be effective, but if your neighbor’s yard is one big pool of standing water you’re still going to have a mosquito problem. Have a conversation with neighbors on how you can help each other enjoy a bug free summer.
Get rid of their daytime hiding spots | Mosquitoes like to hide in bushes and high grasses during the day. Make sure to keep ones on your property pruned, especially ones around water features.
Get rid of their daytime hiding spots | Mosquitoes like to hide in bushes and high grasses during the day. Make sure to keep ones on your property pruned, especially ones around water features.
Invite dragonflies | Dragonflies are natural mosquito predators. To attract them add a water feature to your backyard that gets five to six hours of sunlight a day but is shielded from wind. Put plants both in and around the water, but you'll have to skip the fish which prey on dragonfly larva.
Invite dragonflies | Dragonflies are natural mosquito predators. To attract them add a water feature to your backyard that gets five to six hours of sunlight a day but is shielded from wind. Put plants both in and around the water, but you’ll have to skip the fish which prey on dragonfly larva.
Do some planting | Make your plants work for you. Check to see which bug-repelling plants grow well in your area and keep them close to your patio. Citronella grass is a mosquito repellent. Mosquitoes also like to avoid catnip, feverfew, citrosa, tulsi (holy basil), rosemary and lemon thyme.
Do some planting | Make your plants work for you. Check to see which bug-repelling plants grow well in your area and keep them close to your patio. Citronella grass is a mosquito repellent. Mosquitoes also like to avoid catnip, feverfew, citrosa, tulsi (holy basil), rosemary and lemon thyme.