Reduce the standing water where they breed, treat the yard on a recurring cycle to knock down the adults, and add personal protection for time outdoors.
You might be looking for an easy way to keep mosquitoes away from you. And the truth is that there’s no silver bullet. But there is a lot you can do all the same.
If there’s one thing and only one thing you do, it should be this: reduce breeding sources. Every mosquito starts its life in standing water. Walk your property regularly and get rid of what collects water: empty containers and saucers, clear clogged gutters, fix low spots that puddle, refresh birdbaths, and dump anything that holds water for more than a few days. This alone can make a huge difference.
Beyond that, you can also have your yard treated regularly. Barrier treatments go on foliage and other shaded resting areas where adult mosquitoes wait during the hot, dry parts of the day. The treatment works for three weeks at a time, after which it is reapplied. This works really well and can cut down on mosquito populations by up to 90%.
If you’re looking for something you can do as a third layer of protection, or that can help you when you’re off-property, use an EPA-registered repellent. The ones with DEET and picaridin work best. You can also wear permethrin-treated clothing.
If you're tired of DIY mosquito control attempts that never quite keep up, Mosquito Squad of Northeast Indiana can help. Mosquito Squad provides the recurring barrier at the center of a season-long plan, along with source-reduction guidance. This can help you to protect your yard with up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a recurring 21-day cycle.
