What Are the Different Kinds of Garden Mosquito Control?
Do you live in an area that suffers from an overpopulation of mosquitoes? Fed up of not being able to enjoy your backyard without being bitten? Then you need a few simple garden mosquito control tips!
Controlling the mosquitoes in your backyard means reducing the number of mosquitoes in your yard, and preventing them from biting you. Mosquito bites are not only irritating, they have the potential of spreading diseases including malaria and some forms of encephalitis. Effective backyard control often means eliminating all the breeding places for these pests to thrive in, plus, using either a chemical or natural poisons and repellents.
Mosquitoes love to breed in standing water, meaning any areas that have this must be eliminated so they do not lay their eggs. Even the smallest pools of water are enough to support larvae growth. Plus, any debris like empty beverage containers or old tires will be able to harbor mosquito eggs. Blocked rain gutters and flowerpot saucers are other sources for standing water.
Try using the likes of chemical repellents and pesticides in ponds or decorative fountains, plus, remember to drain birdbaths each week. Natural products that contain bacteria that will attack mosquito larvae are available too. Another method is to stock ponds with mosquito fish, these are a variety of top-feeding minnow which feast on mosquito eggs and larvae.
There are also various synthetic and natural sprays, gels, and other repellents available. Some of these can be sprayed into the air or applied to fabrics, and others can be used in candles or applied to the skin. Mosquito repellents, like permethrin and diethyltoluamide, are both effective to stop bites. For a more natural method, products that contain citronella, cedar oil, or garlic can be used.
And there you have it reader, a few basic mosquito control methods you can try. For more major infestations, call Midwest Termite & Pest Control if you live in or around the Dayton, OH area at (937) 469-6128 now.