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The Zika virus has become a source of concern because, although it is a fairly innocuous illness, it may lead to birth defects. Since there is no cure or immunization for the virus, your best bet to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes since they carry the virus. Here are some tips for keeping mosquitoes from getting into your home.
Use Citronella Oil
Citronella Oil is obtained from the leaves and stems of lemongrass, and it has long been used as a plant-based insect repellent. Mosquitoes dislike the odor of citronella, and it also prevents them from being able to detect people to bite. Burning citronella candles or leaving bowls with citronella potpourri near doors and windows may help to keep mosquitoes out of your home.
Keep Doors And Windows Closed
One of the easiest ways that insects of any kind can get into your home is through open doors and windows. Therefore, it’s important that you keep them closed. If you have children that frequently forget to close doors, you can buy door closers at home improvement stores that prevent them from staying open.
Use And Maintain Your Screens
Mosquitoes are attracted to standing water, and they often cannot survive without a source of water. If you have standing water on your lawn, you may be drawing mosquitoes to your home, but improving the drainage system in your yard may help to keep puddles from forming.
Don’t Allow Standing Water To Collect
To keep fresh air circulating through your home while keeping insects out, you can having screen doors installed and ensure that window screens are in good shape. Window screens must fit properly and without gaps to ensure that mosquitoes cannot sneak through small openings. Additionally, it’s important that screens are made of fine mesh and that they do not have rips or tears in them. Damage to screens can normally be fixed by either replacing the screening or sewing the damaged areas together.
Have Professional Exterminators Come In
Finally, if you are worried that you have an infestation or can’t seem to get rid of mosquitoes, you may want to have a professional mosquito extermination and prevention service, like Better Termite & Pest Control, come to your home. Extermination services can not only kill any mosquitoes that are in or around your home, they can also lay down repellents that keep them from returning. If you’re concerned about an infestation, be sure to call Better Termite & Pest Control for more information about how to protect your home and family from mosquitoes.
