In the hot summer, you want to enjoy the cool in your own small yard, but you are always bothered by mosquitoes?
Don't worry, today I will share some practical mosquito repellent tips for you, so that you can easily say goodbye to mosquito troubles and enjoy the good time in the summer garden!
Understanding mosquito habits is the first step in control.
Mosquitoes prefer warm, moist environments, and the three stages of their life cycle, eggs, larvae, and pupae all need water to complete. Therefore, controlling the water source in the courtyard is the key to reducing mosquito breeding.
Inspect and repair screens: Double-check all screens in your home for breakages or holes. If it is damaged, use professional repair tape or find a professional to repair it in time to ensure that mosquitoes cannot enter the room through the screen window.
Clean up stagnant water regularly: Check your yard and home at least two to three times a week for standing water, including pots, buckets, gutters, etc. Make sure these areas are dry after cleaning to reduce the chance of mosquitoes breeding.
Spray insecticides: Spray insecticides regularly in places where mosquitoes are likely to breed, such as kitchens, bathrooms, balconies, etc. Pay attention to choosing pesticides that have less impact on humans and the environment, and use them correctly according to the instructions.
Keep the water feature clean: If there is a water feature in the courtyard, such as a small pond, fountain, etc., make sure the water is clean. The use of equipment such as water pumps or filters to keep the water circulating and filtering, and the use of living water can effectively prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water.
Biological control: stocking some fish in water features that can prey on mosquito larvae, such as spotted bettas, guppies, etc. These fish eat the larvae of mosquitoes, thus effectively controlling mosquito populations.
Photocatalyst mosquito killer: uses the sensitivity of mosquitoes to specific light and temperature to attract and kill them. Place a photocatalyst mosquito killer in the courtyard, regularly clean up dead mosquitoes and keep the equipment clean.
Solar Mosquito Killer Lamp: This mosquito killer lamp uses solar energy to power the lamp, which is environmentally friendly and energy-saving. It attracts mosquitoes with specific light and scents, and then kills them by means of electric shocks or sticky catches.
Planting mosquito repellent plants in the yard is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also effective in repelling mosquitoes. Here are some recommended mosquito repellent plants:
Catnip: Its smell has a repellent effect on mosquitoes.
Thyme: The leaves of thyme give off a rich fragrance. This scent is harmless to humans, but it is very good at repelling mosquitoes.
Mosquito repellent grass: Its leaves give off a special aroma that effectively repells mosquitoes.
Rosemary: The smell emitted by the leaves repellent mosquitoes.
Marigolds: The peculiar smell emitted by its flowers can repel insects and mosquitoes.
Citronella: Rich in lemon aroma, it is one of the most feared scents by mosquitoes.
Apply mosquito repellent paint to yard walls or railings: Add an insecticidal liquid to the paint so that the surface of the paint smells mosquito-attracting. Mosquitoes die when they come into contact with the paint, which is harmless to humans and animals, but has a significant mosquito repellent effect.
Homemade mosquito repellent: Add wind oil essence and mosquito repellent water to clean water, put it in a watering can and spray it around the courtyard. It can also be sprayed on plant leaves with plant ash and water, which is simple and effective in repelling mosquitoes.
Of course, there are also the following ways:
Use mosquito coils or electric mosquito liquid: When you are in the courtyard, you can light mosquito coils or use electric mosquito liquid to repel mosquitoes.
Insecticidal aerosols: Spray insecticidal aerosols in places where there are many mosquitoes, but pay attention to ventilation after use.
Professional mosquito repellent systems: There are some professional mosquito repellent systems available on the market, although the price is higher, but the mosquito repellent effect is remarkable.
The above are some common mosquito repellent methods in the yard, if you are suffering from mosquitoes, you may wish to try it, I hope this article can help you, so that you can easily enjoy the coolness of the small yard!