Some of these methods will even enhance your garden, by adding fragrant plants, or wildlife-attracting features.
Read on to learn more about how to get rid of mosquitos in the backyard naturally.
These fragrant flowers are not only known mosquito deterrents but also attract beneficial pollinators.
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Planting garlic or chives in the vegetable garden can also help repel mosquitoes.
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Shake the bottle gently before each use to disperse the oils.
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venture to use at least three different ones.
Some materials used inDIY mosquito trapsinclude yeast, sugar, vinegar, baking soda, and dry ice.
Try making theseeasy DIY trapsat home.
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Standing water can accumulate after a rainstorm in containers such as buckets, flower pots, or candle holders.
Keep your gardening area tidy and free of debris when possible to avoid any stagnant water issues.
Always check after rainfall for standing water and remove it immediately wherever possible to prevent mosquitoes.
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check that weeds don’t get overgrown by weeding regularly throughout the summer and practicingeffective weed control methods.
There are special “mosquito fans” available, but ordinary fans work fine for this purpose.
Installing a ceiling fan, if possible, can help create consistent airflow.
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Bat boxesare a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
Bat boxes are usually attached to trees.
Bats will eat many mosquitoes throughout the season.
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Consider using unscented products to lessen the possibility of attracting mosquitoes.
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