In Regard To Pet Safe Mosquito Control For Yard

By Shawn Hunter


In summertime, mosquito related diseases are rampant and managing the insects is not an easy task. One method cannot be effective to totally eliminate the pests. However, it is important to go for pet safe mosquito control for yard.

Many people call for an exterminator to handle problems with pests. The chemicals utilized in achieving the purposes are very toxic and may be cause for ill health to both animals and human beings. There are natural products which can be applied locally at home to control the pests without causing harm to the pets and humans. In addition, they are simple to use.

One of the control strategies is placing light bulbs which produce a yellow illumination in the yard for use during the summertime evenings and nights. Yellow-orange lights are not attractive to flying insects unlike the fluorescent ones. On the same note, dark clothes will attract the insect less than lighter ones. Therefore, put on dark garments as you got to work on the yard.

Biological terminators of mosquito are very effective and still do no harm to the pets. Bacillus thuringiensis is a good one to use in the water bodies which contain mosquito larvae. Destruction of the breeding sites reduces the pests number quite substantially. Fountains and waterfalls which are fast moving will not lack a slow point which can be responsible for facilitating growth of a huge population of the mosquitoes which will be a nuisance to pets and the people.

A mixture of neem oil, BT and natural pyrethrum kills mosquitoes when sprayed in the yard. The frequency of spraying should be once every moth. It also eliminates fleas or ticks which may have infested the pets besides killing them. Burning citronella candles is the most effective way to eliminate the insects in case you are hosting an event outdoors during the evening or night. The oil produced naturally repels the mosquitoes.

Neem oil is a natural mosquito repellent. It is non-toxic and effective in repelling the mosquitoes and also other biting and small flying insects. The neem odor is very strong and should therefore be tested first before its use. Neem shampoo should be used to bathe the pets in order to repel mosquitoes. This also kills any fleas and ticks which may have been present.

Zappers are also a good way to control mosquitoes without negatively affecting these pets. It has been used for centuries in the control of mosquito population. The sounds made when the mosquitoes are burning on the coils are not pleasant and keeping the zapper at a considerable distance from the area you are taking meals from is advisable.

Combining several techniques is controlling the population of mosquito naturally is the best strategy to use. The natural methods are all safe for pets. Apart from not having to worry about your safety of the pets, you will be able to entertain in peace. The guests will not have to direct energy towards means to keep the pests away instead of spending the night enjoying. The natural approaches in controlling mosquitoes are also simple to follow through and do not cost much. Take precautions early enough.




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