One of the biggest deterrents to enjoying and spending time in our outdoor spaces is the mosquito. Don't let this fun drainer keep you from admiring your hard work. Try these simple steps to deter mosquitoes.
1. Get rid of standing water. Buckets, watering cans, unused containers, and your gutters can hold stagnant water where mosquitoes breed. Dump them out and clean them up. Remember to empty and refill your bird baths at least once a week.
2. Proper yard maintenance rids mosquitoes of safe havens. Trim your grass, weed the area behind your shed, and clean up your fence line.
3. Cultivate mosquito deterring plants. Use a container garden featuring pottery, hanging baskets, and window baskets to spruce up your space and discourage bites. Marigolds, Basil, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Lavendar, Catnip, and Garlic are great options for sight, smell, and taste.
4. Hang bird feeders. Birds not only eat the seed an suet, but also devour our tiny winged nuisances.
5. Wear light colors. Mosquitoes are drawn to dark colors.
6. Install a ceiling fan on a covered porch or use an oscillating fan in the evenings.
7. Citronella candles work, but use them creatively. Use the candles in little lanterns. Hang them from deck rail mounted hooks.
Not only do we encourage decorating and maintaining your yards, porches, and outdoor spaces, but we encourage you to use them. Enjoy a summer evening on the porch deep in conversation. Invite your friends over for a grilling session. We're not breaking any new scientific ground here but simply encouraging you to take action!
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