Mosquitoes can be pesky, especially when you’re trying to enjoy your yard. So if it seems that your mosquito population is out of control, here are a few ways to help you to reduce your mosquito population.
The first way is to plant mosquito repellent plants. Some of these plants are citronella, rosemary, bee balm, marigolds, and lavender. Mosquitoes do not like any of these plants.
Another way is to invite more mosquito predators into your yard. You can do this by simply installing a bird or bat house. Some birds like to eat mosquitoes, and bats love to eat mosquitoes. Building a bird or bat house can be a fun family project.
The last way is to look around your yard for any standing water, even the smallest amount of water can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. So look for water in discarded containers and cans, tree holes, clogged rain gutters, or saucers of your outdoor flower pots. Even your bird bath can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, so try to change your water weekly. Also, there are products available to treat mosquitoes in your water gardens or ponds.
These are just a few ways to help you to reduce your mosquito population so that you can fully enjoy your yard.
