Mosquitos are a primary food source for so many desirable wildlife however, it’s necessary to keep them under control so you can enjoy your time outdoors.
The Solution:
- Empty bird baths once a week. Mosquitoes gestate over a 10-day period when temperatures hover around 26°C, so dumping standing water once a week becomes an important habit. Replace the old water with fresh.
- Give it a shake. Mosquitoes emerge from standing water through the water’s surface as adults. The tension on the top of the water is required for a successful escape. If you stir up the water once a day, it is enough for most mosquitoes to bite the dust before they mature into adults.
- Break the surface tension of the water with a drop of natural dishwashing liquid. This prevents the larvae from becoming blood-sucking adults.
- Consider installing waterfalls or fountains. Mosquitoes do not breed in moving water.
