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As summer approaches you likely have a long list of things to think about and decisions to make. If you have kids you need to make arrangements for them while they are out of school. This could include getting childcare, signing up for camp, and generally making sure they do not lose all the progress they made during the school year. Summer is also a popular time for vacation because of the good weather and the lack of school. Planning a family vacation will take a significant amount of time and forethought on your part. One thing you may not have put much thought into as summer approaches is how to prevent a mosquito problem. It is easy to forget about these annoying pests until they start biting. But, mosquitos are very annoying and potentially dangerous because they can spread disease. We know your list of summer preparations is long but if you add this to it now you will be glad you did once summer is in full swing. There are three main ways that you can prevent or at least minimize a mosquito problem as summer approaches.
Put mosquito repellant plants around your home
There are a number of plants that can be placed strategically around your home as mosquito repellants. Some examples of these types of plants are citronella grass, lavender, catnip, and marigolds. You can put these plants in your flowerbeds near the front door to keep mosquitos away so they do not find their way inside your home. You can also use them to create a perimeter around your home. Another way to utilize mosquito repellant plants is to put them in pots around your patio, deck, or barbecue area.
Check the exterior of your home for standing water
Having standing water near your home is a guaranteed way to attract mosquitos. They need the water to survive and procreate. Mosquitos do not require a large body of water so be on the lookout for even small puddles. Look in your flowerpots, flowerbeds, gardens, and birdbaths for standing water that could attract mosquitos. Also check the drainage in your yard because poor drainage can lead to standing water in low areas of your property. Getting rid of areas with standing water will go a long way toward preventing a mosquito problem as summer approaches.
Get a professional inspection and treatment
Another way to prevent a mosquito problem around your home is to get it professionally inspected and treated. A pest control professional can inspect your property for areas that provide mosquitoes with cover and harborage. They will also look for areas of standing water that you may have missed in your own inspection. You can have your home treated for mosquitos to help take care of a current problem or prevent one from developing. Talk to a local pest control professional about the options in your area.
Mosquitos can quickly end a fun summer night outside with their annoying and persistent biting. Use some, or all, of these suggestions to protect your home from a mosquito problem as summer approaches.
