Want to eliminate mosquitoes from your yard and make the outdoors more enjoyable? Of course you do. Sure, you want to spend all your time outdoors during the summer. However, that’s when all the bugs are out. You may not mind some flies and ants, but mosquitos are another story. Find out how to eliminate mosquitoes from your yard once and for all.
Remove Standing Water
Mosquitos lay their eggs in water. You should empty buckets after it rains and check for pools of water that you need to drain. If you have a pool, cover it at night to prevent mosquitos from laying their eggs. Further, you should run your filter and apply a larvicide to prevent eggs from hatching.
Use Fans
A simple way to eliminate mosquitos is with oscillating fans. Especially if they are in your home or garage, you can use a fan to blow them away. Mosquitos are not strong flyers and will give up when met with too much resistance.
Use Insect-Repellant Lights
You want to spend time in your yard after dark. To do so, you’ll need lights to help you see. Mosquitos and other bugs are attracted to lights, meaning you may see more of them at night. If this deters you from using your backyard at night, try insect-repellent lights. Sodium lamps and yellow LEDs are recommended for yards with mosquitos because they are less likely to attract them than bright white lights. Further, you may consider trying a lamp filled with scented paraffin oil. Choose citronella or eucalyptus to keep mosquitos away.
Plant Natural Insect Deterrents
Getting rid of mosquitos doesn’t mean you have to destroy your property. Consider types of plants that naturally deter bugs from your yard. Natural insect replants include:
- Lemongrass
- Lavender
- Rosemary
- Geraniums
- Catnip
- Sage
- Garlic
- Basil
- Marigolds
Set Up Bird Feeders
One of the best ways to eliminate mosquitos from your property is to attract their prey. The main prey of mosquitos are birds and bats. You can install bird houses around your home to attract the local species to your property. They will eat more than the feed you put out—especially if you don’t overfeed them.
Pro-Tip: Consider putting up a bat house to attract a nighttime mosquito predator!
Knowing how to eliminate mosquitoes from your yard will make the time you spend outdoors more enjoyable. No one wants to get itchy bug bites after an afternoon tailgate or party in their own backyard. Take care of standing water, use insect repellants, and attract mosquito predators to your property to make your yard the paradise it’s meant to be.