Deter and Control Mosquitos
From mosquito plants to chemical control; there are many ways to help keep those pesky mosquitoes away! First things first, get rid of any standing water, turn over containers that might fill with water and try to address areas that stay wet. This will decrease mosquito breeding areas which will decrease population.
Deter Mosquitoes with Plants
Citronella plants, which are scented geraniums, are the most common plant that we think of when trying to plant for mosquito control. But there are several others including lemon grass, lavender, peppermint and rosemary. Rosemary, lavender and peppermint often overwinter, whereas lemon grass and citronella will have to be replaced each year. Remember to brush the plants or crush leaves to release the scent; the scent is what deters the mosquitoes.
Deter Mosquitoes with Scent
Skeeter Screen patio eggs, yard sticks, personal spray, and patio candles (all Deet and pyrethrin-free) work to deter mosquitoes the same way as the plants mentioned above. We also offer a a DEET-free mosquito repelling lotion by No Mo Squito that not only smells bad to pests, but smells really good to humans! It’s infused with relaxing notes of beach blossom, sea salt, and tree moss – it’s a win win situation.
Nipping your Mosquito Problem in the Bud
Another way to deal with mosquitos is to deal directly with their larvae by using Mosquito Dunks which is a small donut shaped clump made up of bacterium that is toxic to all species of mosquito larvae but is safe, and even approved for organic production. Place Mosquito Dunks in any standing water including rain barrels, bird baths, tree holes, elevator shafts, planter reservoirs, rain gutters, etc and it will release the mosquito-toxic bacterium that will cover up to 100 square feet of water, regardless of depth, for 30 days or more!
We also carry Mosquito Beater WSP which operates the same way. It is another great option that covers up to 50 square feet and lasts up to 2 weeks.
No matter what your approach to this annoying pest, we can help! Curious if we currently have one of these mosquito repelling products? Feel free to give us a call and we can let you know!