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How to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Yard and Home
Mosquito season on the Front Range runs from late spring into fall, and the difference between a backyard you can actually use and one you give up on at dusk usually comes down to a handful of habits. Most of it you can do yourself.
Here is what works around a Colorado home, from the yard to the inside of the house, and where it makes sense to bring in help.
Start With Standing Water
Mosquitoes need water to breed, and not much of it. A single female lays around a hundred eggs at a time, and they will hatch in any still water that sits long enough. The most effective thing you can do also happens to be free: walk the property and tip out anything holding water. Old tires, plant saucers, the birdbath, a forgotten bucket, the tarp over the woodpile. Refresh birdbaths and pet bowls weekly, keep gutters clear so they drain instead of pooling, and check the low spots after it rains, because that is where the next generation gets started.
Water You Cannot Drain
Some water is there on purpose or impossible to get rid of, like the low corner of the yard that fills after every storm. Mosquito dunks handle those. They are small floating larvicide disks, and the bacteria in them is toxic only to mosquito larvae, killing them within hours without harming people, pets, or the environment. Drop one in the water that keeps coming back and it stops being a breeding site.
Plants That Help (a Little)
No plant will clear a yard on its own, but a few make a space less inviting and earn a spot near where you sit. Treat them as a small assist around seating areas, not a fix.
Citronella
The scent you know from outdoor candles. It is drought tolerant and easy to grow, which makes it a low-effort addition next to a patio.
Catnip
The compound that makes cats happy also repels mosquitoes, and it has outperformed DEET in some studies. It spreads aggressively, so keep it contained.
Lavender
A strong fragrance mosquitoes tend to avoid, on a plant with tall purple flowers that looks good doing it.
Lemon Balm
A fast-growing member of the mint family. Mosquitoes dislike the citrusy scent, and it is hard to kill.
Protect Yourself and Your Seating Area
Mosquitoes are most active from dusk to dawn and are drawn to shade, the carbon dioxide you breathe out, and body heat. Long sleeves and lighter-colored clothing cut down on bites, and a repellent matched to what you are doing helps too. Use it as directed.
Make the Patio Workable
A couple of fans do more than people expect. The moving air makes it hard for mosquitoes to fly in and scatters the carbon dioxide that pulls them toward you. On a covered patio, mosquito netting turns the space back into somewhere you can sit at dinnertime. Citronella candles and mosquito lamps buy you a quieter hour or two right where you are sitting, though you need enough of them for real coverage and they do nothing about breeding.
Do Not Forget Indoors
One mosquito inside is about as irritating as a swarm outside, and just as able to spread disease. Screen your windows and doors and check the screens for rips and gaps. Avoid leaving doors open at dusk longer than you have to. Empty plant trays that collect water, fix slow leaks under sinks and in the basement, and flush out drains you rarely use.
What OMNIS Can Do TO Control Mosquitoes
When it comes to getting on top of a mosquito issue, there is no better team to call than the OMNIS Pest Control crew. Our team has been tackling mosquito infestations in Colorado for over a decade. Our combined years of experience, premium pest control products, and industry-leading training have allowed us to learn the quickest and most effective way to control mosquitoes.
In2Care Mosquito prevention
OMNIS Pest Control offers the In2Care Mosquito Station, a highly effective solution to eliminate mosquitoes from your home or commercial property. The In2Care Mosquito Station is not available as a retail product and is exclusively designed and registered for professional use.
In2Care technology
The In2Care InsecTech technology is a patented solution that is highly effective in transferring high doses of biocides to flying insects such as mosquitoes. This technology makes use of innovative mechanisms such as color choice, smell, and decoy to attract mosquitoes and eliminate them. The bioactive material used in the In2Care Mosquito Station is lethal to mosquitoes but safe for humans and pets.
The In2Care Mosquito Station can be used both indoors and outdoors and is highly effective in eliminating mosquitoes. By partnering with OMNIS Pest Control for In2Care Mosquito Stations, you can trust in the expertise and experience of professionals who are passionate about delivering reliable pest control solutions.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a proven solution to eliminate pesky mosquitoes from your home or commercial property, contact OMNIS Pest Control for In2Care Mosquito Stations. The In2Care InsecTech technology is safe, effective, and registered for professional use only – making it the perfect solution for both indoor and outdoor mosquito control.
When It Is Time to Call OMNIS
If you have cleared the water, screened the house, and you are still getting chased indoors every evening, there is almost always a breeding source you have not found or cannot reach. That is where professional treatment pays for itself. We locate every source on the property, treat the resting vegetation where adult mosquitoes spend the day, and lay down a barrier that holds between visits. We have worked Castle Rock area properties for over 13 years. See how our mosquito control works once you are past the DIY stage.