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Tips for Reducing Mosquitoes

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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.

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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, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com.

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