Mosquitoes can be a huge annoyance, especially when you’re trying to enjoy the summer weather on your own property. Dealing with itchy bites and the threat of virus and disease isn’t very relaxing at all. This summer, you can keep the mosquitoes out of your yard by using a few tips and tricks throughout the day. If you’re really struggling, call in a professional pest control company for some help.

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Change the water in bird baths weekly.

  1. There might be some standing water in your yard you can’t drain. Make sure you drain and refill your wading pools, bird baths, and potted plant stands at least once a week.[5]
    • If you notice any of those areas are a breeding ground for mosquitoes, consider taking them inside or getting rid of them.
    • If you have an inground pool, make sure it’s treated with chlorine to keep mosquitoes from breeding in it, and cover it with a tarp when you aren’t using it.
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Treat open water with BTI.

  1. BTI is a bacteria that only targets mosquitoes and mosquito eggs. If there are any areas in your yard that can’t be drained, add some BTI bits or dunks to kill any mosquitoes that try to breed there.[8]
    • BTI, or bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, is available in most garden supply stores.
    • You can add BTI dunks to open water and have them float on the surface, or you can sprinkle BTI bits into gutters and other water collection areas.
    • BTI is safe to use around aquatic plants and animals, so you don’t have to worry about your fish or plants.
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Spray repellent into your yard.

  1. You can use foggers, aerosols, or sprays. Use foggers and aerosols to kill mosquitoes in the air, and use sprays to attack mosquitoes where they’re laying eggs.[9]
    • You can find these foggers, aerosols, and sprays at most department stores or online.
    • Pyrethrin and pyrethroid sprays work the best for getting rid of breeding grounds.
    • Every product is slightly different, so make sure you read the label before using it in your yard.
    • Pyrethroid can be dangerous to other helpful insects such as bees and butterflies. To reduce harm, spray your treatments just before dusk on clear days that aren’t rainy or windy.[10]
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    Citronella is a natural mosquito repellent, but this won't be a permanent solution if mosquitoes are always hanging out in your yard. You really have to get rid of all standing water. If you have any drainage problems or your gutters aren't functioning properly, you have to fix that stuff first.
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To get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, try putting down some cedar mulch, which will repel mosquitoes and prevent them from nesting near your vegetation. You can also try growing plants that repel mosquitoes, like lemongrass, lavender, citronella, or basil. For a temporary solution, set up a couple fans in your yard and turn them on whenever you're outside so they blow away any flying mosquitoes. Also, if you have incandescent light bulbs in your yard, consider replacing them with fluorescent or LED bulbs since they won't attract bugs. To learn how to kill mosquito larvae in standing water, scroll down!

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