Mosquito prevention has for many years been a matter of concern for people from around the world. Preventing mosquitoes from breeding and growing in your area or property is crucial to preventing various mosquito related diseases from spreading. There are various mosquito prevention solutions that you can take up during summer to protect your family and loved ones. But first, there are a few key facts that you need to know about these tiny insects.
The mosquito breeding begins when a female mosquito lays over 200 eggs in stagnant water. The eggs are just the first stage of a mosquito’s life cycle. A mosquito has four stages in its life cycle which include egg, larvae, pupa and adult. Mosquito eggs cannot survive in running water and thereby the first step in mosquito prevention begins with elimination of stagnant water from nearby environs. Removing stagnant water will greatly inhibit the growth of mosquitoes but there are also other ways to fight mosquitoes in the later stages of their life cycles.
Mosquito Repellent Plants
Most people do not know that there are specific plants that are capable of naturally repelling mosquitoes. These special plants can be used to create a garden around your home that automatically drives mosquitoes away. Most of these plants are easy to grow and do not require any special intervention to thrive in your garden. The plants repel mosquitoes by giving off a pleasant lemony citronella scent when they bruised, cut or even rustled by the wind. The scent create an invisible barrier that mosquitoes cannot dare to cross.
These plants also offer more than just natural mosquito repellent capabilities as they also offer beauty, adaptability to weather conditions and thick foliage. The plants are also known to attract beneficial insects and birds making your home the center of Mother Nature. Some of the most common mosquito repellent plants include Mosquito Plant (Citronella Geranium), Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus), lantana, lavender and creeping lemon thyme.
Mosquito Repellent Candles
Mosquito repellent candles are an all-natural protection against these insects and are also a great way of decorating your outdoor spaces. These special candles are made from natural essential oils that are known to repel mosquitoes. They are chemical and toxin free meaning you have a safe way to chase those insects away. The candles come in a wide range of colors, shapes and scents. A series of candles in your patio or deck area will help to deter mosquitoes while at the same time creating a beautiful and serene atmosphere for guests.
The best part about these candles is that they can burn for more than 80 hours. Long burning mosquito repellent candles will protect you and your family in an effortless and convenient manner. All you have to do is light up your candles once the sun goes down and you and your friends, loved ones can spend time in your patio or balcony areas without worrying about some pestering insects coming to ruin your time. Candles in jars come with screw on lids so that you can cover them up in case the rain comes.
Mosquito Repellent Garden
A mosquito repellent garden is exactly what families need to chase these pestering insects away during the entire summer season. Setting up such a garden is not as difficult as most may assume. With the above mentioned mosquito repellent plants, you can gradually fill up sections of you home garden without requiring any special gardening skills or know-how. On top of this, most of these plants can survive in nearly any U.S summer climate. It is not too late to have these plants in your home garden. You can have these plants in almost any location that is adjacent your home. You can have them in your flowerbed, next to your home’s foundation, in deck or patio containers or in your kitchen garden in the backyard.
Having such important knowledge on how to fight and keep mosquitoes at bay is very crucial in the times we live in. With the numerous diseases out there today being associated with these insects, it would be unwise to ignore the impeding threat that can be brought about by mosquitoes.