How to drive away mosquitoes in gardens and outdoors?

 How to drive away mosquitoes in gardens and outdoors?

Mosquitoes are part of every summer, they never fail, and how to combat them is one of the most debated issues at this time of year.

In this post we give you a series of tips on how to drive away mosquitoes from outside, which in most cases, with certain precautions, are also applicable inside our homes.

How to get rid of garden mosquitoes

1. Avoid standing water

We must avoid having water accumulated in the pot trays , sinks , fountains , etc. This is usually one of the main sources of mosquito infection, since they lay their eggs in places with water and their larvae form there.

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If you have a place with stagnant water that you cannot empty, we advise you to fumigate the area or use an insecticide product to kill mosquito larvae.

2. Fumigate mosquitoes outside

To fumigate is to use chemical products to combat a pest. Therefore, this type of action must be carried out by expert personnel or with specific training for the development of this task.

A product that is often used to eliminate mosquitoes from the outside is cypermethrin. Cypermethrin is a contact poison that has a repellent effect on different insects such as flies, mosquitoes, spiders and ants, being of very low toxicity for pets and humans.

Making a preparation to fumigate with cypermethrin is very simple. The dose that is usually used is 2.5 to 5 ml per liter of water . It is advisable to wear gloves to protect yourself from skin irritations, and goggles to protect your eyes. It is also recommended to wear a mask to avoid vacuuming and to wear old clothes to avoid staining them.

Once the mixture is made, you have to shake it well and use a fumigator or spray container to fumigate the affected area.

This mixture is still a poison , so a controlled use and with great caution is recommended. Mark the container with a sign that clearly reads the word poison and always keep it out of the reach of children, pets and food.

If you have pets, keep them out of the fumigation area for several hours and cover or prevent product from falling on their feeders.

3. Other products to eliminate mosquitoes
Aerosols, spirals, insecticide candles

The most commonly used methods for outdoor mosquito removal are outdoor sprays , coils, insecticide and citronella candles, paraffin torches with citronella, and citronella gel .
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Another possible solution is outdoor insecticide lanterns . These lanterns are made up of a candle and an insecticide tablet. The heat of the candle causes the insecticide tablet to be consumed little by little, providing a place free of mosquitoes.

4. Prepare home and natural remedies
Eucalyptus oil and frankincense

Eucalyptus oil is proven to be a fantastic mosquito repellant . Simply boil some leaves of this plant and put the resulting liquid in jars scattered around your garden. Lemon can be added to the mix and it will leave a fresh and pleasant fragrance. Also, it calms the burning and itching after bites.

As for incense, whether lemon, citronella or any other type, it is another good ally to keep mosquitoes out of sight.

Lemon and orange leaves

Lemon and orange leaves also help keep insects away as they have repellent properties. You have to boil a few leaves of each, pour the liquid into containers and distribute them around the garden or wherever you want to be free of insects.

Another option is to mix half a lemon with cloves in a jar and introduce it into the garden. When the lemon dries, replace it with another and that's it.

Vinegar is another substance that keeps flies and mosquitoes away .

5. Use products for personal use
mosquito bracelets

• They are placed on the wrist or ankle and give off a mild scent of citronella to keep mosquitoes away. It is a 100% natural product and can also be wet. Its durability is usually about 30 days .
• Mosquito repellent body sprays

It is easily applied with a spray on the body and spreads with the hands. It keeps us protected for around 6 hours .

However, all these remedies are hardly effective when we have a natural grass meadow planted in our garden, since in this case, we have areas with humidity, and that is where they are found, and as we have said before, where mosquitoes reproduce. .
Artificial grass. The best solution against mosquitoes

It is for this reason that artificial grass is presented as one of the best options to drive away mosquitoes from our garden.

Everyone knows the  great benefits of artificial grass  compared to natural grass. But we always tend to focus on the economic aspect, however there is a basic characteristic of artificial grass that makes it unique and special if we compare it with natural grass:  it is an insect-free product.

 In this video you can see how to get a garden without mosquitoes with artificial grass .

Why are mosquitoes reduced with artificial grass?

Artificial grass is a clean, hygienic product, free of insects and, therefore,  safe for your home .
Synthetic grass is not living matter

Mosquitoes, for example, flock to natural grass because they can get food and water there. Obviously,  synthetic grass is not living matter  and insects will not find sustenance where they can subsist,  that's why they don't come to it . In addition, thanks to this,  your children and pets will be much safer, while helping to care for the environment . Do you wonder why? Here are three keys:

1. The advantages of artificial grass for babies

If we take into account that  babies , on many occasions, put everything they see around them into their mouths; With artificial grass you can rest easy. It will be much more difficult for them to find insects, and therefore they will not put them in their mouths.

As far as their skin is concerned, it can be said that babies have very sensitive skin and if we add to this the bite of a bug, it can create a big problem. For this reason, the placement of artificial grass for children is the best option, since you will avoid insect pests , and thus reduce the possibility of bites .

If you want to know which artificial grass is suitable for children , be sure to watch the following video .

2. The benefits of artificial grass for pets

As for pets, pets are much more exposed to pests , therefore, the best option will be to opt for an artificial grass for pets where our dogs and cats can be calm.

In this video we tell you why artificial grass is compatible with your pet .

And if you want to know more about artificial grass and pets , be sure to read the following article .

3. Contribution to the environment

Without a doubt, we cannot ignore the ecological side of artificial grass.

By installing artificial grass, you will reduce and even avoid the use of aerosols and insecticides , with which you are contributing to the maintenance of the environment. In addition, this reduction in insecticides will benefit your baby and pet in the same way, since you will prevent them from ingesting any remains of these products that may have been left in your garden.

At Realturf we want the best for you. For this reason, we work with the latest technologies in terms of artificial grass to offer you the best products and service. We have a wide range of lawns for all tastes and needs.