There are many ways to
avoid summers dreaded nemesis- the mosquito! With a little planning,
some research, and a minimal investment, you will be enjoying those summer
margaritas on your deck pest-free in no time!
PLANTS, PLANTS, PLANTS!
One of the first
barriers I always suggest to my customers is to take advantage of natural mosquito repellents and incorporate them into your landscaping.
3 of my favorite flowering
plants I recommend are the Ageratum, Painted Daisy and Marigold.
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3 green plants that I prefer
are Citronella, Basil and Lemongrass.
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HOMEMADE TRAPS THAT ARE FUN FOR THE FAMILY!
With a little research
you will find there are many ways to make mosquito traps. Here is one of my favorites that is not only
fun to get the kids involved to make, but they work!!! These would be great to hang in a children's garden!
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| DIY Mosquito Trap |
LET IT BURN!
There are several herbs
that can repel mosquitoes when burned. I
find that sage and rosemary not only repel well, but also that have a nice
calming smell to add to your backyard ambiance.
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| Burning sage is also one of the oldest and purest methods of cleansing a person, group of people or space. |
If herbs aren’t your
thing, a popular mosquito repelling incense widely used in Asia, Africa, South
America and Australia is the mosquito coil.
Made of a dried paste of pyrethrum powder,
a typical mosquito coil can measure around 15 cm in diameter and lasts
around 8 hours.
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| Mosquito Coil |
Mosquitoes can easily ruin a beautiful summer evening. Try one, or even a few, of these tips I mentioned and you are sure to defeat these bothersome bugs!
What do you do to ward off mosquitoes? Have you found others ways? Leave your comments and questions in the box below!
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