Best Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Your Yard

Posted on: Apr 27, 2021Jordyn Rowntree

Nothing ruins a pleasant evening in your lawn like the buzz of mosquitoes in your ear, harassing you at every moment. It doesn’t have to be that way. Getting rid of mosquitoes in your yard is pivotal to lawn care and to your overall lawn experience. Here are some of the best ways to do so.

Get Rid of Water Around your Yard

The first place to start to get rid of mosquitos in your yard is to make sure it doesn’t have standing water on and around it. Water supports mosquitoes breeding, it’s as simple as that. And, due to their size, the amount of water doesn’t have to be especially large for mosquitos to start reproducing. Whether it’s a puddle, liquid in your trash, or a bird bath, be sure to drain out the water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

Grow Plants that Repel Mosquitoes

There are a number of plants that will keep mosquitoes away. A few examples include: lavender, lemongrass, citronella, mint, basil, and rosemary. The additional upside to this method of mosquito removal is that a number of the plants happen to have rather pleasant fragrances as well.

Coffee Grounds

Coffee grounds can be used in a couple different ways to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard. They can be burned and used like incense to keep mosquitoes away. Alternatively, they can be put in sources of standing water where potential breeding might be taking place and will kill the eggs before they hatch.   

Mosquito-Repelling Devices

There are a number of devices that can be used to to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard. Each come with their own pros and cons, thus they should be further researched individually. These devices include several kinds of lights that keep insects away, mosquito-repellent candles such as citronella candles, or misting fans.