Sorry it's been a while since I've written...OK, so someone asked me today how do I control mosquitoes in the yard. Yes, they're a big nuisance! Especially this time of the year.
During heavy rains, the mosquitoes that you see are typically called "floodwater mosquitoes." These are the ones that are fairly aggressive and a bit large.
Later, as the summer progresses, the normal ones arrive. These are typically smaller and even more aggressive than the floodwater ones.
Currently, I'm getting bitten when I go out into my backyard. I've taken some precautions:
- Reduced the standing water in pots and containers
- Frequently change the water in the bird baths
However, mosquitoes can lay their eggs anywhere. Have you ever thought you may have a gutter that contains standing water? How about a French drain (which I have) that is full? Or, you could be recepient of your neighbor's mosquitoes.
Now there are a lot of ways to defend. If you need a small area, you can light several cintranella candles or torches. This is ideal for a small patio. You can also install fans to keep the insects at bay. They hate windy conditions. And if you have any type of container that holds water (bird baths or ponds), you can now purchase insect doughnuts - they are little foam devices that float that keep insects from breeding... and they are safe for animals and birds.
I could probably go on and on... traps, expensive devices that use propane, etc.
But the tried and true method that works in my yard is a chemical spray. It's called Cutter Bug Free Backyard. You hook it up to a hose and spray everything. I'm serious. When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING! I spray my bushes, fence, roof, house, drains, gutters, etc. I hit it all.
And you know what? It keeps the bugs away for about 2 months!
Anyway, if you need something like that, you can pick it up at Lowes, Home Depot, or even Wal-Mart. Hope this helps:
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