When you think of diseases, you might have images of patients coughing or sneezing flash before your eyes. You probably don’t picture someone sitting outside with a can of bug spray. This summer, keep yourself safe by reducing mosquito populations and their feeding grounds. Below you will find some tips to accomplish this feat while still maintaining a natural environment.
Minimize the mosquito population around your yard with insect-repelling plants.
Prevent Certain Diseases by Preventing Mosquitoes
Mosquitos are far more than just annoying insects that leave irritating bites; they can be detrimental to your health. This is because these insects are known carriers of a range of harmful diseases. Yellow fever, Zika Virus, and West Nile Virus are just some of the many dangers you could be exposed to through a mosquito bite.
Unlike most insects, mosquitoes only live for a few weeks, so in that time, they must reproduce and lay eggs before dying. If these eggs are unhatched, they can quickly hatch into larvae which will then become flying adult mosquitoes. This process can take as little as three days to go from egg to adult mosquito. With that in mind, mosquito prevention is key if you’re hoping to keep yourself and your family safe from these nasty insects.
One way to minimize the mosquito population in your yard is by getting rid of or treating any standing water. This could include splash pools for kids, water fountains, or birdbaths. Mosquitos can even lay eggs in your swimming pool. That is why keeping up with your pool maintenance is important; the harsh chemicals aren’t safe for mosquitos preventing them from growing their population.
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Mosquito Control & Bite Prevention
Another way to minimize the mosquito population around your home is through natural remedies such as plants. Certain plants are effective repellents for mosquitos and other insects.
Lavender, Basil, and Catnip are just some of the many options available. Not only can they help keep your garden safe against mosquito attacks, but they can also enhance the aesthetic of your property.
Lemon is another effective scent for keeping mosquitos at bay. With that in mind, citronella candles have become widely popular for people to burn in their yards and near entryways to their homes. After all, mosquitos prove a threat both indoors and outdoors.
Mosquitos transmit several diseases and parasites. Moreover, these insects can be found in various regions around the world. As such, international travel can expose you to viruses that mosquitos in America may not necessarily carry.
With that in mind, it’s essential you take care when traveling abroad. Insect repellent is an effective tool that you should keep on you at all times to minimize the risk of mosquito bites. Of course, mosquitos also prove a danger in your own backyard, and our team at Texan Mosquito Systems is here to help.
We offer a mosquito misting system that helps rid your yard and home of these pesky creatures. If you’d like to know more about the dangers of mosquitos and how you can prevent them, contact our team today.