Bugs can be a total mood-killer especially when you’re constantly defending yourself from their attacks, and mosquitoes are really one of the most vicious.
Mosquito bites can cause itchiness and general skin irritation along with other more severe illnesses such as malaria; so you need to ensure that your house is not a breeding ground for them.
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Tolerating clogged gutters.
Never allow clogged gutters around you, and the reason for this is simple. Clogged gutters are notorious sites for breeding mosquitoes. No matter how you try to clean the inside of you house, once the gutters around you are clogged, you can’t help but have mosquito problem. So always take a look at the gutters around to make sure they’re clear and dry.
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Leaving the trash can open
Forget about doing the sanitation people a favor, if you don’t close your trash-can even if it’s outside there will be rodents and bugs hanging around that area for sure. So always make sure you secure the lid of your trash-can, indoors or outdoors.
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Not emptying plant drip bowls.
Yes, the Aloe-Vera is good for your skin, and the flowers make your verandah look so beautiful, but beware because the pots you keep these plants in, can harbor mosquitos. The Saucers – those little dishes that sit beneath pots to catch water that drains from the soil – are large enough to attract mosquitoes. Although it’s ok to let these drip trays sit after a heavy rain or watering session, you should empty them periodically. Bear in mind that eggs hatch in two to three days, and adults emerge within a week—so don’t let the water in the saucers sit for that long.
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Leaving pet bowls out.
Mosquitos breeding ground can sit right under your nose or in this case – your pets. Though small, pet bowls provide more than enough water to get mosquitoes hatching. Make sure to empty outdoor water dishes every day to keep them fresh for pets and free of mosquitoes.
Now you know what you are doing and why the buzzing sound of mosquitoes just never seems to stop. Take quick steps to check your home and get rid of whatever it is that might be breeding them around you.
Wishing you a mosquito-free day.