Five Mosquito Fighting Products for Your Property
If you’re worried about mosquitoes ruining your backyard parties this summer, now is the time to think about preventing them from moving in in the first place. This year especially, mosquitoes are predicted to be out in full force and with the threat of Zika Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, there is certainly a reason to be concerned.
The first line of defense is clearly by covering exposed skin and using a DEET spray. However, for those of you interested in treating your yard and preventing the little buggers from breeding further – we have a few solutions that will help keep the mosquitoes at bay throughout the summer.
Bonide Mosquito Beater
This all-natural, residual formula repels mosquitoes, gnats, flies and other insects for up to 2 weeks. It comes in a ready to spray (RTS) and granular solutions. The 1 quart RTS is good for 5,000 square feet and the granules treat 4,000 square feet. This product contains cedar oil, citronella, geranium oil and lemongrass oil.
Mosquito Bits
Mosquito bits are great for marshy areas, bird baths, or any other location that mosquitoes, gnats and other pests may breed.
Mosquito Dunks
For a longer-term solution, Mosquito Dunks are what you need. These tablets are non-toxic to other wildlife, and treat with BTI – a bacteria toxic only to mosquito larvae. This treatment lasts 30 days and will treat up to 100 square feet of surface water. These dunks are labeled for organic gardening by the US EPA and are a highly effective, low impact solution to keeping mosquitoes from breeding around your property.
Bonide Bug Beater Yard & Garden Fogger
Fogging is a great solution for mosquitoes but is great for many other garden pests as well including aphids, beetles, earworms, fleas, gypsy moth caterpillars, hornets, horse flies, mites, tent caterpillars, ticks, and other insects. Fogging does not leave residue and is safe for gardens.>
Jonathan Green Organic Insect Control
Jonathan Green’s Organic Insect Control kills and repels over 100 insects with a blend of organic plant oils. This is great for lawns, landscaped areas, and outdoor perimeter home treatment. This botanical, environmentally friendly product and utilizes scientific technology based on the natural defenses that plants use to protect themselves against insects and disease.
Other things you can do is grow plants like lavender, citronella, basil, rosemary, and lemongrass – plants that mosquitoes don’t enjoy the scents of. Product based treatments should be applied anywhere from every 3 – 6 weeks depending on if you have children playing in the yard.
Talk to a Lawn Care Expert About Mosquito Control
Any of these products will help protect you, your family and your yard from mosquitoes. Don’t let the threat of mosquitoes ruin your summer – these products are easy to use, plant friendly and won’t damage your landscaping while killing off any unwanted pests. If you have questions about the application or what solution is best for your landscape, contact our expert lawn care team to assist you!
