What Should Be Done to Lessen the Growth and Reproduction of Mosquitoes?
WouterKeeping your surroundings clean and removing potential breeding sites is the best way to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home. Mosquitoes are blood feeding insects and transmit dangerous diseases, including Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika. By reducing your mosquito problem, you can keep your family and neighbors healthy.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. This can include kiddie pools, pools, unused tires, birdbaths, and discarded bottles. You should empty these items weekly to prevent them from being a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
To prevent mosquitoes from entering your home, you can install screens on windows and doors. You should also check door and window screens for tears or damage. You should also use insecticides and repellents on your skin.
Changing your surroundings to a more mosquito-repelling plant can help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your property. These plants include chrysanthemums, lavender, lemon eucalyptus, and feverfew.
Another way to reduce the number of mosquitoes is to change your habits. Remove items that collect water, such as old buckets, discarded bottles, and empty containers. You should also wear long sleeves and pants. You should also check your gutters for clogs and debris.
You can also try to prevent mosquitoes from coming to the surface by adding fish or water wigglers. Fish can eat mosquito larvae and prevent them from coming to the surface. You can also plant lemon eucalyptus or citronella grass, which are known to repel mosquitoes.
