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Natural Mosquito Control

Sunday August 3, 2008

Why is natural mosquito control an issue?picture of castor bean seed podsWell, while West Nile virus poses a serious health concern, some are just as concerned about the dangers posed by chemical bug sprays. Learn about some natural mosquito control methods you can use when you work outside, including plant oils such as those derived from castor bean plants (see photo).

But that's just the beginning when considering natural mosquito control. You should also take away breeding habitats for mosquitoes. That means common-sense sanitation, such as eliminating areas where water puddles. This article reminds you of some unlikely sources of standing water. In short, it makes sense to explore all methods (including the use of newfangled gadgets!) to keep chemical bug sprays off our skin while still deterring mosquitoes.

Read article: Natural Mosquito Control

Photo ©2005 David Beaulieu (licensed to About, Inc.)

Comments

August 6, 2008 at 10:40 pm
(1) Jack O'Leery says:

Great site. Would like suggestions for low-height plant(s) to mildly overhang a 2′ retaining wall. Thanks.

Ophth1@yahoo.com

August 7, 2008 at 9:10 am
(2) landscaping says:

Thank you.

For an annual, portulaca. For a perennial, Angelina stonecrop.

August 15, 2009 at 1:21 pm
(3) Joe Bianchini says:

I think we should set up bat houses for attracting bats, insectivourus bats eat tons of mosquitos.
I also beleave we should put together a Kit of information on combating Mosquitos using natures own resources.
Thanks for your time.
Joe Bianchini

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