Mosquitoes are endemic to our region and are particularly troublesome during the wetter months. While professional intervention is often needed to tackle major infestations, there are many things property owners can do to reduce the risk of mosquitoes on their premises.
Top Tips to Keep Mosquitos at Bay
- Keep windows closed – Around dusk and dawn, keep windows and doors closed if possible.
- Insect screens and mosquito nets - Fit mosquito screens to windows and nets around beds, especially cribs.
- Clear up - Clear up dead mosquitoes, as they provide a tasty snack for other pests such as carpet beetles.
- Keep yard tidy – Keeping your grass trimmed, trees pruned and shrubbery neat and low will make your space less inviting for mosquitoes to rest during the day. Overgrown yards also allow for pooling of water which invites female mosquitoes to breed.
- Remove unnecessary water collection – During the rainy season, be vigilant about potential water collection items in your surroundings such as empty pots, old tires, plant saucers, guttering etc. Even cracks in your driveway and tree stumps can collect water and attract female mosquitoes to lay eggs.
- Natural predators - If you have a garden pond, consider getting fish as they will eat mosquito larvae. If bats are already visitors to your garden, consider building bat houses to allow them to roost and feed on adult mosquitoes. Frogs and spiders are other natural predators of mosquitoes.
- Natural repellents - Try natural repellents such as citronella, neem oil, peppermint oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, witch hazel, garlic, lavender and vanilla extract.
Avoid mosquitoes before it is too late! Contact us today to learn more about our mosquito control solutions for your business or home.
Call us at 242 322 2157 for professional mosquito control.