Get rid of mosquitoes from your garden

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Buzz.... Mosquitoes!!! Nothing can ruin a quite summer evening besides the pond in the garden more than these nasty fleas. Of the 2800 species of mosquitoes worldwide, 150 can be found only in the U.S. There are a number of sprays and chemicals used to control their numbers. However they may be destructive to the other friendly pest and plants. Chemical overuse may cause the emergence of new diseases associated with mosquitoes like West Nile Virus. Here are some safe natural organic methods and simple tips to combat these rapacious blood-suckers.

Simple steps to drive away pesky mosquitoes

The first rule to fight the bite is to avoid standing water in the garden, as this is the nursery for the mosquitoes to breed in huge numbers. Mosquitoes can hatch in less than a week, in just half-inch of water. So, make sure to get rid of still and stagnant water at least once a week. Some of the sources for standing water are empty water bowls, ground-level birdbaths, flower base, pet dishes, rain barrels, old tires or any other containers.

If you owe any small water features like a pond, install a system to move the water. However if you don't have a system then empty the water once in a week. Make sure to put gold fish or koi fish in your pond as these fish eat mosquito larva and controls mosquito populations. You can also use dunks a doughnut-shaped blocks containing BTi. This natural pesticide kills mosquito larvae, but is not toxic to animals and fish. These dunks dissolve slowly in water killing mosquito larvae developing in water.

Mow the lawn once a week as mosquitoes hide on tall grasses.

Trim and thin shrubs and bushy plants as these are hide outs of mosquitoes during the heat of the day. Plant marigolds in the flowerbeds as their bright orange and yellow blooms cheery, produce a pungent odor that mosquitoes hate.

Garlic is the main component in many herbal remedies. You can use its sprays, powders and planting to reduce the growth of their numbers.

Some gardeners introduce bat house in their backyard to combat mosquitoes. Although bats are harmless and can eat more than 400 mosquitoes a day, they also eat helpful pests like moths and beetles than anything else

Do not eliminate friendly toads from your garden as they can feast nearly hundred mosquitoes in one night. However make sure not to overload your yard with the croaking creatures.

Mosquitoes dislike sound and light, so they keep themselves on dark and quite places like basements. A soothing sound will also repel mosquitoes.

Keep clear of leaves and other debris from rain gutters.

Make note, only one of these natural methods cannot stamp down blood thirsty mosquitoes. Therefore for a dramatic result use all or at least more than four steps to protect your beautiful garden and yourself .