Pest control options for Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are not only annoying with their buzzing and biting, but can cause sickness and disease too. The only requirement to have a mosquito problem is to have an outdoors area and rain. They will take care of the rest. People all over the world regularly fight mosquitoes. The problem with mosquitoes is that if the mosquito carries a disease, it doesn't matter whether you have one or millions. You can't tell by looking whether a mosquito is infected or not. So what is the best way to proceed?

Depending on where you are located and how severe your mosquito problem is, you may have limited options or many to choose from. You should check with the health department in your area for suggestions and to find restrictions.

Natural methods of control include using citronella or other plants to keep away the mosquitoes. These can be planted in gardens and flowerbeds or placed in pots around the patio. They will normally grow very well on their own with little maintenance. You don't have to do anything with them to keep mosquitoes away. They just naturally put off a slight citrus scent that keeps mosquitoes away.

Pest control products include flytraps or fly tape. Mosquitoes are attracted to the traps or tape and cannot escape. For severe problems, chemicals can be used subject to local regulations. These can be harmful to the environment and are discouraged for small problem areas.

Electronic pest control, using units that detect, deter or eliminate bugs require power sources to make the units operate. These include the familiar bug zapper that electrocutes the insects as they fly into the electronic grids. Propane models release carbon dioxide to attract the mosquitoes and trap them. After all, it is our bodies giving off carbon dioxide that scientists tell us the mosquitoes are homing in on.

To keep mosquitoes from getting established, keep the environment unfavorable to them. Do not allow water to stand where they can breed. It only takes a small amount of water to produce lots of mosquitoes. After a rain, empty all containers that hold water. Change out pets water bowls regularly with fresh water. Unfortunately, even if you keep your yard free from breeding conditions, it only takes one neighbor to let mosquitoes breed and then they cover the whole neighborhood.

You must learn to control mosquitoes or they can take over your environment as well as your neighbor's. ...