Mosquitoes Won't Stay Out Of Your Backyard? 2 Tips To Control Them

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Mosquitoes can quickly become a big nuisance as they leave itchy bites behind. If you and your family like to spend a lot of time in your backyard and you have these unwanted guests, there are things you can do to control them. Keep reading to learn how you can do this.

Hire a Mosquito Service

Hiring a mosquito service is the best way to take control of your mosquito problem. The contractor sprays an insecticide from a tank that they wear on their back. They concentrate on areas like under leaves on trees, ground cover, and vegetation. They also spray the insecticide around patios, decks, swing sets, pools, and any dark and cool spaces where mosquitoes like to be.   

The mosquito service will come back to your home every couple of weeks to keep control over the mosquitoes. They also may choose to put a protective barrier around the backyard to provide even more protection. The company will watch for weather patterns that may indicate how many mosquitos you may have.  

The insecticide they use does not harm vegetation, flowers, etc. You do need to make sure what they use will not be dangerous to animals or children that play in your backyard. If so, ask the service how long you should stay out of the backyard after they get done spraying. 

Things You Can Do

Along with a mosquito service, there are also things you can do to help with this problem. First, pick up all debris in the backyard as the mosquitoes will have no place to hide. These can be things like fallen branches, built-up leaves, weeds, overgrown vegetation, lawn furniture, and tall grass. 

Mosquitoes love to hang around water so walk around your property to see if there is any water standing. Check birdbaths, old tires, wheelbarrows, flower pots, pet water bowls, gutters, and low areas of your yard where water may collect. Take care of any of these areas where you see water and you will see a lot of mosquitoes will leave your property. 

There are plants that repel mosquitoes that you can plant in your backyard. Place these plants in areas where mosquitoes like to be, such as around the back porch or patio, around wet areas, near water features, and more. Some plants that work well include bee balm, lavender, citronella, marigolds, and eucalyptus.

The mosquito control service that you hire can give you many more tips on keeping these pesky insects out of your backyard.  

For more information, contact a local mosquito removal service

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