Mosquitoes are super annoying. And, not only that, mosquitoes can spread diseases like the Zika Virus or malaria. Because of this, mosquitoes are considered one of the most dangerous animals on Earth. Don’t let mosquitoes made your summer in Salem and Portland, OR non-existent, do everything you can to get ride of them this summer.
How to exterminate mosquitoes
It is impossible to completely eradicate mosquitoes. However, there are a few steps that you can take that will mostly get rid of them this summer. The following tips explain the best solutions to your Portland and Salem mosquito problem.
Remove all standing water
Standing water attracts mosquitoes because they lay their eggs in it. You do not what to host a mosquito-making factory, which is why it is important to remove all standing water. Standing water includes any type of water that does not move. You may also want to ask your neighbors to dump out their standing water as well. Doing this step as a united front is important for removing mosquitoes from your entire neighborhood.
Use mosquito repelling plants
Citronella, lavender, basil, lemon balm, and marigolds are all natural, mosquito repelling plants. If you add them to your landscaping, your yard will be much less appealing to mosquitoes. Plus, most of the plants listed above smell amazing to humans, and many can be used in cooking as well. Therefore, if you want both mosquito repelling and beautiful plants try this step out.
Spray
If you have up to 24 hours to remove the mosquitoes from your yard, then you should try a mosquito spray. These products are often call pretreatments. They will not kill the mosquitoes for good. But, they will clear out your yard in preparation for a party or barbeque, which is a great short-term solution this summer.
Use mosquito repelling candles
Mosquito repelling candles can also make your yard less appealing to the insects, just on a smaller scale than plants or spraying. Candles are a great option for people who like to eat outside. You can put the candle on an outdoor table and light it whenever you’re ready to sit down. Then the mosquitoes are much less likely to bother you as you eat.
Kept your yard clean and cut
Keeping your grass cut, hedges trimmed, and trees cut back will go a long way towards removing mosquitoes from your Salem and Portland yards this summer. Mosquitoes like to hide in long grass or leafy areas. Therefore, the cleaner and neater your yard stay, the less places there are for mosquitoes to hide. This will make your yard less appealing and likely get rid of a large portion of your mosquito population.
Conclusion
There is one final way to remove mosquitoes from your yard this summer, and that’s hiring a professional company like Squish! Pest Control. Squish! Pest Control is a locally owned and operated Salem and Portland, OR company. We have a fully trained and licensed staff, emergency service, and our results are 100% guaranteed.
Additionally, we will always provide same day mosquito removal service and offer a free quote. You really have nothing to lose and everything to gain with Squish! Pest Control. Contact us today and start enjoying your summer again.
