What is the Most Effective Way to get Rid of Mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are fairly small and incredibly annoying. They seem to be able to buzz loudly past your ear and then just vanish, effectively making it impossible for you to locate them and squash them.

But, they are more than just annoying, mosquitoes actually carry an array of diseases, these include West Nile virus, Dengue, yellow fever, malaria, and even encephalitis. In other words, if a mosquito bites you, it’s possible you’ll get seriously ill.

If you have a mosquito issue at home then you should call the local pest control firm to help you handle the issue. It’s certainly no fun spending all your time squatting them away.

While the experts can help you to get rid of mosquitoes and all sorts of other pests, it’s a good idea to be aware of what you can do yourself to help resolve the issue.

Use The Squatter

The best mosquito squatters are made of thicker wire or plastic than fly squatters and are mounted on the end of the springy wire. The idea is that the bounciness of this will increase the likelihood of you hitting a mosquito, even when it’s stationary.

Of course, you can use a rolled-up newspaper but the squatter is generally more effective.

You can also use an electric squatter that will electrocute the mosquito on contact.

Mosquito Repellant

This doesn’t get rid of mosquitoes but it does stop them from bothering you. You’ll need a mosquito repellant with DEET in it, these are the most popular and generally agreed to be the most effective.

However, you do need to use a product that is between 30-50% DEET, this will ensure it’s effective for several hours, anything less concentrated won’t last as long.

Insecticide

Speak to your local pest control expert to locate the most effective insecticide. You can click here to find out more.  Insecticides are very effective against mosquitoes but they do harm the environment and you won’t be able to use them in enclosed spaces unless you ensure people stay out for a set amount of time.

Fans

Mosquitoes are actually very poor flyers. This means that a standard fan blowing in your window will make it difficult for the mosquito to get past the wind of the fan and make it into your home.

To reduce the impact on your energy bill you can always power the fan with solar energy.

Essential Oils

There are some aromas that mosquitoes are simply not keen on Citronella and lavender are two of the ones that mosquitoes like the least. Simply use an oil burner or josh sticks to create the right aroma around the areas and the mosquitoes will stay away.

Remove Water

Female mosquitoes are the ones that bite and they’re the ones that leave their eggs in water. By removing all standing water around your home you’ll eliminate the possibility of the mosquito laying her eggs. That means they are more likely to go somewhere else.