Thursday, August 8, 2013

Mosquitoes are said to be responsible for the death of around half of the human population. Thanks to science, humans have learned to deal with them and the deadly diseases most of them carry like malaria and the West Nile virus. Hence, here are basic steps to eliminate mosquitoes flying around your home, just waiting to do you and your family harm.

One way to get rid of mosquitoes is to get rid of their breeding areas. Inspect your home for the presence of any standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs. Remove all the water stored in uncovered containers and see to it that your roof gutters are always dry.

After eradicating the potential living space of mosquitoes in your home, start installing indoor defenses such as screen on your windows and doors. Remember that regular yard maintenance is important, too. Keeping your surroundings clean equates to less dirty spots where mosquitoes can hide and reproduce.

While mosquito repellents and natural bug sprays may work to significantly reduce the number of blood-sucking insects in your home, you may still need to call in mosquito control experts who can provide you with long-term solutions and valuable advice. Even more, such professionals could also help you in dealing with other bugs that could threaten your health and safety.

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