Hot summer weather is just around the corner, and so are those pesky mosquitoes that can ruin a friendly backyard picnic and keep you inside during the great weather. Mosquitoes are common outdoor pests in the summer, especially near rivers and lakes. Proper mosquito prevention provides an environmentally friendly environment, allowing you to enjoy active backyard recreation all year round.
Mosquito control and prevention
The World Health Organization estimates that 300 million people around the world contract mosquito-borne diseases every year. In addition to disrupting active recreation, mosquitoes also cause serious health problems for your family and pets. Mosquito bites can cause severe itching, swelling, skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people. Mosquito prevention and control includes regular lawn care and an outdoor pest control program.
Mosquitoes feed on plant nectar, spending a lot of time in tall grasses and around overgrown leafy plants and
shrubs Plant debris such as fallen leaves, grass clippings, twigs and branches provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Landscape company “Green Yard” offers scheduled lawn maintenance and care in Kherson and the Kherson region, including: lawn mowing, lawn seeding, curb edging, spring and fall yard cleaning. Throughout the year, qualified landscapers perform on-site inspections for insects and small pests that can cause significant damage to your lawn, plants and landscape. A maintenance program ensures a healthy landscape year-round.
Mosquito control and prevention
The World Health Organization estimates that 300 million people around the world contract mosquito-borne diseases every year. In addition to disrupting active recreation, mosquitoes also cause serious health problems for your family and pets. Mosquito bites can cause severe itching, swelling, skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people. Mosquito prevention and control includes regular lawn care and an outdoor pest control program.
Organic lawn care and ecological methods of mosquito control
Many modern lawn care products contain harsh chemicals that are dangerous to humans and animals. Organic lawn care promotes healthy grass, plants, shrubs, trees and soil while preventing mosquitoes from breeding. Professional organic mosquito repellents can cover a larger area than chemical repellents while providing a safe environment for your family and pets. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it takes about two weeks for an adult mosquito to emerge. By using organic lawn care and natural mosquito control, you can create an environment that kills mosquitoes before they pass the larval stage.
Advice on the prevention of mosquito control.
In addition to regular lawn care and maintenance and mosquito control, you can reduce mosquito populations in your landscape with these tips:
- Eliminate all standing water in your yard, lawn, landscape and areas around your home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mosquitoes can breed even in small amounts of water.
- Regularly change the water in the children’s pool, decorative ponds, bird feeders and outdoor animal bowls.
- Keep the drainage system clean. Clogged plums or drains that are clogged with something are common breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
- Check garden hoses and sprinklers regularly to prevent leaks, overwatering lawns and standing water.
- Clean the pool and decorative ponds regularly.
- Introduce goldfish or Koi carp, which feed on mosquito larvae, into ornamental ponds.
- Choose landscape plants that provide natural mosquito control. Melissa lemon balm and geranium rose contain citronella and natural oils that repel mosquitoes. Catnip contains the essential oil nepetalactone, which is very effective against mosquitoes. Mosquitoes also avoid lavender, calendula, basil, rosemary and mint.
By using the services of a landscaper for regular lawn care, you can reduce the mosquito population in your yard. Talk to the landscaping professionals at Green Yard Garden Center about natural mosquito control for your home in time for the summer weather. Do-it-yourself insecticide sprays and treatments can provide temporary relief from mosquitoes, but year-round, long-term solutions require professional help.
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