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Mosquitoes can put a damper on the time you spend outdoors. Besides a sudden downpour, not much makes you run inside faster than a swarm of pesky mosquitoes.
If you’re a Donelson homeowner, you likely face too many mosquitoes in your yard. But you don’t have to! Addressing your mosquito problems is not as difficult as you might think, and the payoff is well worth the effort. Enjoy the outdoors and keep your family safe. Check out All-American Pest Control’s tips for getting rid of backyard mosquitoes in Donelson.
State of Mosquitoes in Donelson
The population of mosquitoes in Donelson depends on several factors. The first factor is the time of year. There is a mosquito season here, and it can be quite long. Mosquitoes can't survive cold winters. But when the temperature reaches the 50s, they become active again. That means mosquitoes can become an issue as early as March and can remain active into October or November.
The prevalence of standing water also has a lot to do with how bad the mosquito problem is from year to year. During a drier than normal spring and summer, you’re likely to notice a drop in mosquito activity. Yet, if we get more rain than usual, your Donelson property has a good chance of being overrun by biting mosquitoes.
What is the best mosquito repellent for the backyard?
There are many tips on keeping mosquitoes away. If you try them, you might see very different results. Many people swear by various essential oils, while others claim they don’t do a thing. You can buy bracelets, patches, and sprays, and may or may not get the results you’re looking for from them. A bug repellent with DEET will help, but many people are wary of using such products.
To keep mosquitoes away from your property, remove standing water wherever you can. Also, set up a regular mosquito control treatment schedule. It’s tempting to try every DIY method to save money. Yet, you’ll likely get better results and save more in the long run by choosing professional mosquito control instead.
What methods can I use to eliminate mosquitoes from my yard for good?
Unfortunately, there’s no way to eliminate every single mosquito from your property. Even if it was possible to do so, mosquitoes from your neighbor’s lawn could easily end up crossing the property line. However, that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing you can do about your mosquito problem.
The mosquito population on your property can be drastically reduced if you take the proper steps. Instead of trying DIY mosquito control methods, you can combine your own yard maintenance with professional mosquito control for the best results possible.
Yard maintenance is an important part of controlling mosquito populations because it eliminates their breeding and resting areas. Do the following to help reduce the number of mosquitoes on your property:
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Eliminate standing water from puddles, planter pots, pet dishes, bird baths, clogged gutters, and anywhere else you find it.
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Check to make sure there are no other water or moisture issues around your yard.
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Trim your grass on a regular basis to keep it short.
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Cut back shrubs, tree branches, and other vegetation around your yard.
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Consider adding mosquito-repelling plants, like lemon balm or eucalyptus, to your landscaping.
What smell do mosquitoes hate?
Mosquitoes have been the subject of a lot of research, both to determine what attracts them and what repels them. There are several scents that seem to work to repel mosquitoes, at least for a short amount of time. If you want to try out natural methods of mosquito repellent, start with these scents:
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Citronella
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Rosemary
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Peppermint
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Lemon
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Lavender
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Marigold
You can use these topically if you have the essential oils, or you can plant them around your yard.
What is the best homemade mosquito repellent for the yard?
As mentioned above, you can make homemade mosquito repellent from a variety of essential oil blends, but you’re going to get mixed results.
To keep mosquitoes out of your yard, use regular mosquito control. This will kill adult mosquitoes and stop them from breeding.
Contact All-American for Effective Mosquito Control in Donelson
For the most effective mosquito control in Donelson, get in touch with All-American Pest Control. We provide mosquito control services that are designed to target adult mosquitoes where they spend their time during the day and the breeding grounds where they lay their eggs. By eliminating both adults and larvae, we keep mosquito populations as low as possible around your yard all season long.
All-American offers two options for our mosquito control services. Our Perimeter Plus plan provides quarterly pest control treatments, three of which include mosquito control treatments. If you want even more comprehensive mosquito control, take advantage of our MosquitoMAX service that includes eight treatments per year. Get in touch with us to start your mosquito control service now and keep your yard mosquito-free all spring, summer, and fall.
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