I’m a pest control pro – my tips to keep mosquitoes out of your yard including the breeding grounds to get rid of
A PEST control expert has shared her top tips for keeping mosquitoes out of your yard.
The content creator revealed the prime insect breeding grounds in your gardens.
The TikToker, who operates the account DIY Pest Control (@doityourselfpestcontrol), explained: “Now the summer is here, your backyard is going to be an oasis for mosquitoes.”
For her first tip, she recommended removing any standing water from your yard.
“Eliminate that because that’s where mosquitoes like to hang out and breed,” she told viewers in her video.
The pest control professional said: “So you’re going to want to check areas that retain water like buckets, tires, drains, gutters, cans, stuff like that.”
And if you’re not able to remove the standing water source, she suggested using larvicides to tackle any mosquitoes.
The expert also advised her followers to “trim back or remove any large bushes.”
She explained: “Mosquitoes like to cool off on the underside of leaves on trees and bushes so by trimming them or removing them all together we will keep them under control.”
Next, she suggested to her viewers to use mosquito repellant in their yards.
“Repellants are great for more short-term relief of mosquitoes but it’s best to use them a few hours before you plan to spend time outside,” she said.
Finally, the pest control pro recommended spraying insecticide on your bushes.
“Whenever you’re doing this, make sure to spray the underside of leaves and avoid spraying pollinating plants like flowers,” she advised.
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