Reduce mosquitoes in the garden and yard
Mosquitoes are a pain in the neck, but you don’t have to let them ruin your summer. Here are a few ways to prevent, avoid, repel, and control mosquitoes in your yard and garden.
To prevent them from breeding, be vigilant about standing water- a wheelbarrow, kiddie pool, watering can are all ideal breeding locations. When water collects in saucers under outdoor pots, promptly dump it out. Don’t neglect cleaning your home’s roof gutters; water can be trapped there by leaves and debris.
Encourage beneficial wildlife that preys on mosquitoes. These include bats and birds as well as frogs and dragonflies.
To avoid mosquitoes, stay indoors during their most active times of day, the hours around sunrise and sunset. Wear long pants, long sleeves, knee socks under your shoes, and a hat. Hats and hoods with mosquito netting are very helpful.
The most effective repelling skin spray includes Deet. When spraying, follow directions on the package especially with children.
Remove tall weeds and excessive brush to eliminate the places where adult mosquitoes rest during the day.
Mosquito dunks can be placed in standing water to kill mosquito larvae. The active ingredient, bacillus thuringienis israelenis, or BTI, is a bacterium that won’t harm other creatures, including birds, fish, frogs, pets, and people. They are safe to place in ponds, birdbaths, and gutters. One Mosquito dunk will remain effective for 30 days.
Information obtained from “Horticulture”.