If you look at my backyard, you don't see any yard. That's because it's completely overgrown with random bushes, runaway ivy and weeds. We're looking into doing something about it...More on that another time. One of the issues we have with the backyard jungle is a thriving mosquito population, especially 2-3 days after it rains. It just takes a few minutes out back to get eaten alive. I think bringing back the "yard" in the backyard will help.
Surfing tonight, I came across this really interesting post titled "Five Plants That Repel Mosquitoes". I have a potted rosemary plant already, so I'm thinking that might make it into our backyard plans. The other one that I thought could be an option is catnip.
Thoughts?
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I also have a mosquito problem, actually I think this whole area has one. I know that both Brandon and Sol have propane driven mosquito traps. I think that you need a multipronged approach to controlling your problem.
1. Get the weeds and bushes under control. The keep the areas around them moist which leads to a mosquito breeding ground.
2. I like the idea of including mosquito repelling plants in your landscape. I think I am going to some things similar.
3. Mosquito Trap and/or Spraying to kill mosquitos. Personally, I would like to do both. The Mosquito Traps are about $250+ so they aren't cheap, plus you have to keep the propane flowing. Spraying for mosquitos is a temporary fix, but I have found that it does help a little.
That is it. Keep us posted on how this works out for you. I am going to be working on my backyard in hopes of making it more family friendly.
By the way, I did see this link. I was thinking of trying it (for a temporary solution).
Sounds like you need to build a Koi pond. The fish I added to mine have reduced (not eliminated) our mosquitos.
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