FIVE Mosquito Control Methods That Don't Work As Well As You Think
If you're tired of lighting bonfires and setting off chemical bombs only to discover that the mosquitoes are still making your backyard parties unbearable, this article is for you.
- Bug Zappers: Two independent studies found no significant difference in the number of mosquitoes found in yards with or without bug zappers. Such devices catch huge numbers of non pest insects and relatively few mosquitoes. In both trials, investigators at the University of Notre Dame found that mosquitoes accounted for “merely 4.1% and 6.4% respectively of the daily catch over an entire season.”
- Citronella Candles: According to the National Mosquito Control Association, citronella candles produce a mild repellent effect but do not offer a significant increase in protection. If citronella is your thing, you're better off planting the stuff around the yard.
- Ultrasonic Devices: At least 10 studies have identified ultrasonic devices as a total sham.
- Cookouts & Bonfires: There is little hard evidence that smoke acts as a mosquito repellent. Studies on the subject have produced mixed results. Smoke may seem to provide some measure of protection to those sitting near the fire, but the heat and light from the fire itself can draw insects toward your yard. The moment the wind changes direction, bonfire squatters may feel an upsurge in mosquito activity.
- Chemical Misting Systems: Chemical misting systems needlessly saturate the environment with pesticides, affecting beneficial insects, humans and pets. The topic of pesticide poisoning is nothing new. Scores of scientific studies have linked chemical pesticides to neurological disorders, breast cancer and birth defects in children living near farms where chemicals are sprayed.
ORGANIC Mosquito Control Methods That Really work!
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Mosquitoes and other parasites love to lay eggs in the wet grass. Make your grass an inhospitable place for breeding with our potent cedar granules. More than just bark shavings, our heartwood granules are richly impregnated with cedar oil to deposit long lasting aromas that humans love and insects hate! Repellent properties last up to two months. This organic product is safe for application to lawns and gardens to control a wide variety of pests that destroy vegetation. Rodents also hate the smell of fresh cedar. Apply granules to lawns, bushes, trees, flowerbeds and vegetable gardens.
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Liquid CEDAR Pest Control CONCENTRATE
Proven organic repellents include essential oils such as cedar, tea tree, eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. Unfortunately, pure essential oils are sold in tiny glass bottles with super high price tags. That's fine's for mixing your own skin repellents, but a tiny bottle just isn't enough to saturate the yard and create a comfortable backyard environment. When it comes to total yard treatment, cedar oil is king. Unlike tea tree oil, it's produced in the United States and much less to obtain by the gallon.
For added mosquito control, spray bushes, trees and lawns with our organic liquid concentrate before your backyard party. One quart makes 8 gallons of solution for outdoor pest control and organic farming applications. Each gallon of mixed solution treats 1,000 square feet. Repellent aromas last for up to a month. Excellent for the control of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, mites, ants, spiders and a wide variety of insects that destroy landscaping and vegetation. Read testimonials.
The Amazing History Of Cedar Oil
The power of cedar oil has been well documented throughout the ages. As a destroyer of bacteria and parasites that break down flesh, it was a prized substance used by ancient Egyptians in the mummification process. Early American settlers blanketed their cabins with cedar needles to repel insects, rodents and snakes. Even today, cedar oil is a very popular organic pesticide for crops and vegetable gardens. Dog houses and cattle fences are still built with cedar wood, which naturally resists decay and pest infestation for 50 years or more.
In the past, essential oils were difficult to distribute through sprinkler systems because oil and water would always separate, producing wide gaps in coverage and contributing to the uneven application of oil based pesticides. Due to the introduction of advanced organic solvents, it is now possible to achieve total solvency. The result is a slow release cedar aroma that distributes evenly and lingers on and on. Apply to the base of your home with a hose end sprayer, our use a drip delivery system to release the formula at regular intervals.
Best of all, cedar oil is a BASE NOTE. In the world of aroma therapy and perfume making, a top note is defined as the first scent you detect in a perfume blend. The base note is the lingering essence that stays with you long after the top note has faded.
In the past, essential oils were difficult to distribute through sprinkler systems because oil and water would always separate, producing wide gaps in coverage and contributing to the uneven application of oil based pesticides. Due to the introduction of advanced organic solvents, it is now possible to achieve total solvency. The result is a slow release cedar aroma that distributes evenly and lingers on and on. Apply to the base of your home with a hose end sprayer, our use a drip delivery system to release the formula at regular intervals.
Best of all, cedar oil is a BASE NOTE. In the world of aroma therapy and perfume making, a top note is defined as the first scent you detect in a perfume blend. The base note is the lingering essence that stays with you long after the top note has faded.
