3 Tips on How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

Now that summer has officially arrived, it's likely that you and your family have started to enjoy the warm nights and sunny days. Of course, to take full advantage of the outdoors, it's essential to rid your property of unwanted pests, especially those annoying mosquitoes. These small but mighty insects can not only cause uncomfortable mosquito bites, but they can also transmit various diseases and make enjoying the outdoors a real challenge. Taking action before spending time outside this year is imperative to prevent any major broods and will let you spend much more time comfortably outdoors.

Here at IPM Pest & Termite, our specialists are more than happy to help you come up with a professional plan to tackle this issue, but in this blog, we will provide three actionable steps that you can take to mitigate the problem yourself.

1. Remove Standing Water

One of the easiest ways to eliminate mosquitoes is to remove standing water from your property. Mosquitoes need stagnant water in order to lay their eggs, so eliminating pools of water will reduce their ability to breed and multiply. This could include emptying flower pots, turning over sandboxes, and cleaning clogged gutters. And if you have a pond or pool on your property, keep it clean and chlorinated to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs and making more buzzing bugs.

2. Use Mosquito Repellent Plants

Another effective way to get rid of mosquitoes is to use mosquito-repellent plants. Certain plants, such as citronella, rosemary, lavender, and peppermint, are natural mosquito repellents. So, by planting these around your property, you can help keep mosquitoes away.

By simply planting these around your home can serve as natural mosquito control, which can go a long way to keep the insects at bay this summer. The reason why these plants work when it comes to deterring mosquitos is that these insects find the strong scents to be offensive, so they will keep their distance. If you don’t want to plant anything, there are all kinds of candles infused with the oils from these plants that can be used as well.

3. Use mosquito repellent

Finally, mosquito repellents are another great way to keep mosquitoes away from your body. They come in many different forms, so finding a solution that works for you is easy. A simple internet search or trip to the store will allow you to choose between sprays, lotions, and candles. Of course, when using mosquito repellents, follow the instructions carefully and reapply as necessary for the products to provide their full effects.

Contact Us Today

Getting rid of mosquitoes requires a multi-faceted approach, but our experts are always here to help you develop a specialized plan that quickly gets the job done. For more information, get in touch today. We are located at 2456 Fortune Drive, Suite 170, in Lexington, KY. Our phone number is (859) 340-1403, so don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Our service area includes the greater Lexington, KY, area including Nicholasville, Versailles, Georgetown, Richmond, and Winchester, as well as these neighborhoods: Pinnacle, Waterford, Cumberland Hills, Copperfield, Palomar, Masterson Station, Equestrian Woods, and Firebrook in Lexington, KY. Contact us today to get started. We look forward to helping you keep your home mosquito free all summer.