Get rid of mosquitoes
By Catalogs Editorial Staff
Although it’s quite difficult to eliminate mosquitoes completely, there are methods you can use to lessen the number of these annoying insects that get into your house. These simple techniques can help control the nagging mosquito problem; at least in own your backyard. Mosquitoes can transmit harmful substances, including the West Nile Virus, and a few preventative measures are important to your family’s safety. By lessening the numbers of mosquitoes in your yard, you will also diminish the chance of them getting in your house. If you’ve also got an ant problem, read up on how to get rid of ants instead of calling an exterminator.
Follow these tips on how to prevent mosquito breeding around your home:
- Do not allow standing water to accumulate for more than two days. Common areas to check: old tires, buckets, unused plastic swimming pools, the base of a flower pot, pet dishes, plastic covers or any container that may collect water.
- Change the water in birdbaths, fountains and wading pools at least once a week.
- Clean debris from rain gutters and remove standing water under or around structures.
- you have a flat roof, check for standing water several days after a rain.
- Check rain barrels for mosquito larvae. A tight cover will prevent egg laying. A thin layer of oil will kill mosquitoes already present.
- If you have a pond, birdbath or other water feature on your property, try Mosquito Control Rings containing Bt ‘Israelensis,’ a naturally occurring bacterium that kills mosquito larvae. They can be used in ponds, water barrels, birdbaths and water gardens and everywhere the insects breed. It is not harmful to birds or other wildlife.
- Repair leaks or clear away puddles from around faucets and window air conditioning units.
- Stock ornamental pools with minnows or goldfish (they eat mosquito larvae on the water surface) or treat the pools with biological larvicides (chemicals or natural bacteria that can be used to kill mosquito larvae).
Before you continue reading about the Get rid of mosquitoes there is a special announcement we would like to share with you. Catalogs.com has negotiated special medicare rates for our vibrant community of seniors. If you are over the age of 60, you can head over to our Seniors Health Section which is full of information about medicare. All you need is your zip code and a few minutes of your time to potentially save 100s of dollars on your medicare bills.
General “bug zappers” tend not to kill a lot of mosquitoes, although they may attract them to the area. Testing has also shown that sonic mosquito repellers are ineffective.
Mosquitoes can carry infectious diseases, including malaria and encephalitis. If you become ill after receiving a mosquito bite, contact your physician immediately.
Recent studies have shown that catnip oil is actually several times more effective than most mosquito repellants although it is not safe to apply it directly to the skin. It can, however, be applied to clothing and outdoor furniture to control the number of bites your family gets. We haven’t been able to find any studies of how catnip oil affects cats, so if you have any felines around, perhaps you should do a test first! Cats generally love catnip plants and dried catnip?so be careful!
Other effective ways of how to get rid of mosquitoes:
- Wind produced by an electric fan can keep mosquitoes away.
- Beer combined with other key ingredients can be sprayed around bushes, and on grass and weeds.
- Pure vanilla extract and fabric softener sheets are said to get rid of mosquitoes. Dap some extract on your wrists and ankles and try a fabric softener sheet hanging out of your pockets.
Notes and tips:
General “bug zappers” tend not to kill a lot of mosquitoes, although they may attract them to the area. Testing has also shown that sonic mosquito repellers are ineffective.
Mosquitoes can carry infectious diseases, including malaria and encephalitis. If you become ill after receiving a mosquito bite, contact your physician immediately.
Recent studies have shown that catnip oil is actually several times more effective than most mosquito repellants although it is not safe to apply it directly to the skin. It can, however, be applied to clothing and outdoor furniture to control the number of bites your family gets. We haven’t been able to find any studies of how catnip oil affects cats, so if you have any felines around, perhaps you should do a test first! Cats generally love catnip plants and dried catnip—so be careful!
Other effective ways of how to get rid of mosquitoes:
- Wind produced by an electric fan can keep mosquitoes away.
- Beer combined with other key ingredients can be sprayed around bushes, and on grass and weeds.
- Pure vanilla extract and fabric softener sheets are said to get rid of mosquitoes. Dap some extract on your wrists and ankles and try a fabric softener sheet hanging out of your pockets.
Popular Savings Offers
Free Catalog
Get your Free Catalog and shop the best selection and collection of Sturbridge Yankee Workshop Products on the Clearance Sale
Sturbridge Yankee Workshop
Free Catalog
Get FREE Catalog to browse Cabela's Camping products
.jpg)
Cabela's Camping
Free Catalog
Get your Free Catalog and shop the best selection and collection of Designer Drapery Hardware Products on the Clearance Sale
Designer Drapery Hardware
.jpg)
10% OFF
Get 10% off when you sign up for texts and free shipping on your first order over $50
The Lighter Side
.jpg?w=3840 "Order Free Catalogs from SilverSingles")
.jpg?w=3840 "Order Free Catalogs from Brilliance SF")
.jpg?w=3840 "Order Free Catalogs from Lands' End - Home")
