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How to minimize mosquitoes out in the yard

Date Published: Jun 27 2011

It’s difficult to enjoy the backyard when you have pesky mosquitoes trying to ruin your outdoor fun. There are many steps you can take on your own to minimize the annoyance, but if that doesn’t do the trick, calling a pro to come in may be the right choice for you.

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Submitted by Carrie on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:10
I thought the video was informative however, mosquitoes do not migrate so even if you manage to temporarily control the situation, any type of wind or inclement weather will bring in more mosquitoes.

Submitted by George James on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:10
Your URL did not work!

Submitted by Ravi on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:10
I would like to know what I can do for my self to minimize mosquito, what various effective tools available

Submitted by Al on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:10
Not worth the email you sent...

Submitted by Mrs H on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:10
Have seen automatic mosquito systems installed in our neighborhood only to be dismantled after a few years. Here is what we do: For standing water that cannot be avoided ("catch basins" diverting rain w. soil from running into pool) we add mosquito dunks (see picture at Amazon). Better yet is spreading Yardsafe Insect Repellent Granules from Green Light in our grass. It works and is safe around kids & pets. Both products from our organic nursery.

Submitted by Ellie on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:10
I invested in a mosquito delete, the kind that use propane and it does its job.

Submitted by Diana on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:10
I get a lot of lady bugs and dragonflys ordered every year and let go in my yard. with standing water the dragonflys will stay around and eat the larva and lady bugs are great to get the adults along with other pets in the yard and garden.

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