It’s official, Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been confirmed buzzing around in Nesconset. That means they could be hatching up in your neighborhood with the next heavy rainfall. With School back in session, Football and Fall gatherings in full swing, it’s vital to keep your family and guests happy and healthy. With a few simple steps, you can enjoy in all the fun without a buzz, slap or zap.
Keep West Nile Virus, bite scars and irritating scratching away from the whole family with these simple steps…
- Keep swimming pools cleaned and chlorinated, especially if you go away on vacation.
- Drop Mosquito Dunks into left over puddles, to prevent eggs from hatching. Tip: Place the dunks wherever water accumulates, and you’ll be rid of the pests for the entire season.
- Keep gutters clean and unclogged, without leaving puddles in the drainage area.
- Replace outdoor light bulbs with Yellow ones.
- Stock outdoor ponds with mosquito-eating fish (bluegills, green sunfish, minnows) and maintain oxygen pumps regularly.
- Clean Birdbaths, kiddie pools, outdoor pet bowls, empty/full planters and saucers weekly.
- Drill holes in the bottom of any garbage containers stored outdoors.
- Mow the lawn on a regular basis and maintain wild grasses and weeds.
- Remove excess grass, leaves, firewood, and clippings from your yard.
- Plant Citronella plants around gathering areas like the patio or kids spaces. Tip: Other Mosquito repelling plants include Pennyroyal, Basil, Lemongrass and Catnip
- Keep Mosquitoes away from the Family BBQ by throwing sage and rosemary on hot coals