Having bugs around your property is not fun and games, it could make any house a living hell especially when you have no clue of what you are doing. Mosquitoes are one of the pesky pests, homeowners and tenants do not want in their homes.

Furthermore, you could be putting your loved ones in danger if you do not know how to get rid of mosquitoes. How to get rid of mosquitoes is one of the common challenges around the world; they are known to spread diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, zika, and dengue fever. However, here are some simple but effective ways you can keep your home and garden mosquito-free.

Seal up your home

Ensure your doors and windows seal tightly, get fitted screens for your doors if you want them open. Check if the screens are in good shape with no holes or tears. Seal up your crevices and cracks around the entryways, and in the foundation; this will keep bugs and not just mosquitoes out of your home. This method may not kill the ones inside your home, but they can serve as a preventive measure. What is the point of getting rid of mosquitoes if they will keep coming through the cracks and crevices?

Get rid of mosquito breeding grounds

Check to see if your yard is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes need water to hatch into larva and develop to pupa. By eliminating stagnant water from your yard you can reduce the chance of mosquitoes in your environment. Clean your gutters, flower pot saucers, baby pools and tire swings to prevent water from pooling. Repair leaky outdoor faucets and also treat swimming pools. Clean your buckets, plastic tarps, birdbaths, potted plants, etc. it will discourage mosquitoes from making it their breeding grounds.

Now that you know the different ways to prevent these annoying pests from entering your home, it is time you got rid of the existing ones in your home and garden.

Mosquito repellent spray

You may not be able to stop mosquitoes from buzzing around you, but you can prevent them from biting.  You can use an insect repellent spray, which contains one of the following DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, IR3535, PMD, or 2-undecanone. Insect repellent spray is a must-have for anyone picnicking in other insect infested areas. Ensure you wear long sleeves and cover as many areas of skin as possible. Babies can be protected by putting mosquito netting on their strollers.

Pest control operators

Sometimes, DIY is cool, and it also help save a lot of money; however, your health is a top priority. You need to call the experts to help you get rid of mosquitoes if you have not been successful.