6 Steps to a Mosquito-Proofed Home
Apart from covering yourself while sleeping, here are proven methods you can utilize to create a mosquito-proofed home.
25/02/2020
If you have been following the news headlines closely, the chances are that you have heard of the rising number of Zika virus infections and fevers like malaria, chikungunya, and dengue. Mosquito bites cause all these infections. To free yourself from these mosquito-generated diseases, it’s evident that you should seek means to get rid of the mosquitoes. Now and then, theories have been introduced with promises to reduce the mosquito bites. Unfortunately, not all the stated remedies seem to offer a lasting solution. Apart from covering yourself while sleeping, here are proven methods you can utilize to create a mosquito-proofed home.
1. Clear Stagnant Waters
One of the easiest ways to prevent mosquito invasion is by clearing standing water around your home. If you can recall back in your science classes, female mosquitoes prefer laying eggs in and around standing waters. Therefore, if you are having a pool of water around your house, you must know that you could be creating a breeding ground for the nuisance creatures that costs you sleepless nights. Whether it’s the open water containers or a pool in your backyard, it would help if you cleared all the water. Also, damp washroom areas and kitchen tend to attract mosquitoes. It would, therefore, help if you ensured that the areas stay dry at all the time.
2. Invest In A Mosquito Trap
Now and then, crafty methods have been introduced to help deal with mosquito infestation. Some of the given ways work, while others come loaded with empty promises. If you are a DIY kind of a guy, you can start by filling a 2-liter container with water, brown sugar, and yeast. As said earlier, water attracts female mosquitoes. Therefore, this remedy may help prevent the mosquitoes from multiplying.
In the modern world, various mosquito traps have also been introduced. If you are not a DIY kind of a guy, you can, therefore, consider investing in any of the available options in the market. Today, mosquito killers such as zappers and foggers are known to be the best solution when it comes to dealing with mosquitoes both inside and outside your home. Zappers, for example, attract mosquitoes using a special kind of light, which is usually surrounded by an electric grid. Whenever the mosquito tries to approach the light, it’s electrocuted. Foggers, on the other end, release a toxic substance, which helps kill the mosquitoes within a given area. Most of these devices are easily accessible and require no expertise to operate. The good thing is that they help ensure that you have a mosquito-free home.
3. Sealing Holes And Cracks In Your Home
When it comes to creating a mosquito-proof home, one thing you need to ask yourself is, “how do the mosquitoes make their way into a home?” It’s without reasonable doubt that they make their way into your home and bedrooms through cracks and holes. Therefore, one of the best things you should consider before you even start buying mosquito traps is sealing the holes and crevices within your home. You can install weather-stripping and door sweeps. By doing this, you will not only be preventing the mosquitoes from finding their way into your home, but you will also help lower the energy bills.
4. Add Mosquito Curtains/Nets
There is nothing that feels amazing than chilling on the balcony during those hot nights. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible because of the bothering mosquitoes. You can help ensure that your nights are free from the mosquito bites by adding mosquito nets or curtains in your home. By investing in the curtains or nets, you can easily open your windows and sit on the balcony without any fear. These enhancements are easy to install and remove in case you decide to relocate. They are also quite affordable and come in a wide range of colors. Therefore, you can easily find a color and design that matches the décor of your home.
5. Plant a Garden
Yes, adding a garden is also another effective way to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Now and then, plants such as lemon balm, citronella, catnip, basil, lavender, and marigold have been said to help repel the mosquitoes. Therefore, you can add them to your backyard garden. If you are living in an apartment, having a garden may prove difficult. However, you can still consider using pots and vases and placing them on your balcony. The potted plants help repel the mosquitoes while adding beauty to your home.
6. Use Mosquito Repellent Sprays
If you are looking to keep mosquitoes at bay and can’t access the remedies mentioned above, you should consider investing in mosquito repellent sprays. Most of these sprays can easily be found at the local store near you, and are easy to use. However, you must know that the sprays may not offer a long term solution. When sprayed, they work for a limited period. Therefore, you can consider using sprays alongside the other methods mentioned above.
In the recent past, the cases of mosquito generated infections have been on the rise. This sudden trend has seen almost every individual respond by seeking means to create a mosquito-free home. Now and then, new remedies have been introduced with promises, but end up disappointing. Mentioned in this article are six steps towards keeping mosquitoes at bay. Some of the methods require a little investment, while others don’t. Read through the entire piece to understand which of the highlighted methods you can adapt, and which matches your home setting.