Mosquito bites are not only annoying and painful but can also expose you to diseases such as malaria. The good news is that the prevention of mosquito bites is very easy. You just need to make small adjustments in your home. However, if the infestation is severe, you might need to contact a mosquito control expert to fully exterminate these insects.
Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites
Drain stagnant water
If there is any standing water in your compound, you need to drain it. Stagnant water acts as an excellent spot for mosquitoes to breed. Standing water can be found on containers, small bottle tops, toys left in your garden, and cans in your garbage. Eliminate all breeding spots, no matter how small they seem.
Talking of draining water; do not drain your swimming pool. So long as it is treated, mosquitoes cannot breed there. Contractors using open water are advised to use Larvex which is a non-poisonous, non-toxic formulation that can be used safely and effectively without special equipment or training to stop mosquito breeding. Larvex 100 is completely biodegradable because it is derived from natural resources and is highly cost-effective. Larvex 100 can be used in pools, wells, lakes, sewers, ponds, storage tanks, dams, reservoirs, and potable waters with complete safety and minimal effect on non-target organisms. Because Larvex 100 is derived from natural oil, known as water-insoluble surfactants, it is completely non-toxic and bio-degradable.
Larvex 100 for mosquito control
Keep the grass short
Grass makes your compound look great. However, if it is very long, it can provide mosquitoes with the proper conditions to rest particularly when it is hot. You need to cut it short, probably to 3 inches high. Also, trim other forms of vegetation in your compound to a desirable height.
Take care of your pond
Ponds also contain stagnant water and mosquitoes can breed there too. However, you do not necessarily have to drain the water out of it. Instead, keep the water in motion. You can do this by creating a fountain or using a water agitator. This way you will completely prevent it from acting as a breeding spot for mosquitoes.
Use fine mesh on your windows
When it is hot outside, you will definitely open your windows to let cool air in. This is recommended as it leaves your house fresh. However, mosquitoes can get in your house through the large openings.
You can enjoy the cool breeze and prevent mosquitoes by fitting fine mesh screens on your windows. These are bug tight and can bar the mosquitoes from getting into your house and becoming a nuisance.
Install fans in your home
Besides creating a cooling effect in your home, fans are also useful in preventing mosquito infestations. Naturally, mosquitoes are very weak and can be easily overcome by fast-moving air. A fan therefore can make it difficult for them to fly and thus they will be forced out.
Check hidden spots
Inspect areas where mosquitoes are likely to breed such as gutters. Also, check to see if there are openings in your windows that mosquitoes can use to get into your house, especially at night. Identifying these spots can be quite tricky at times, which is why you need to consult a pest control expert.
Include plants that repel mosquitoes in your landscape
You can use plants to drive mosquitoes away from your yard. Herbs such as rosemary, lavender, and basil act as mosquito deterrents. These herbs have aromatic oils that mosquitoes cannot stand. Interestingly, you can plant the rosemary and basil herbs in pots and place them at strategic points in your compound.
Install insect killers
Insect killers are ideal for preventing mosquito bites in big establishments like hotels, camps, gardens, and restaurants by zapping them.
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Apply mosquito control insecticides
For DIY applications, you can purchase mosquito insecticides and apply them yourself.
Icon 10 CS for mosquitoes, bedbugs, ants, and cockroaches
Pali 50 WP for bedbugs, cockroaches, ants, and mosquitoes
Fendona 60 sc insecticide for bedbugs, cockroaches, and mosquitoes
Dudu Spray pyrethrum insecticide for bedbugs, mosquitoes, and cockroaches
Pantheon 100CS for mosquito control
I-clipse 100 for mosquito control
Flower DS 4%
Call a mosquito control company
In extreme situations where the mosquito infestation has gotten out of hand, you’re advised to call in a professional mosquito control company to exterminate the problem and prevent mosquito bites.
These tips should help to prevent mosquitoes from your house. However, if there is a severe mosquito infestation, you will need to contact +254737898884, +254759292158, +254789231328, +254742448334, or drop an email to [email protected]. They know how to identify breeding spots and the correct treatment strategy to fully exterminate mosquitoes.
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