Attracting mosquitoes
is the last thing anyone wants to do.
Cedars are versatile evergreens that are capable of growing in almost any type of soil. Unfortunately, they have gotten the reputation as being mosquito magnets. In reality it is not the cedars that are attracting mosquitoes. Does this Spark an idea?
Misconceptions
Cedars are one of the few shrubs that will grow in low-lying, swampy areas. It is the area, not the trees, that the mosquitoes are attracted to. Get rid of the moisture, not the cedars, to stop attracting mosquitoes.
Considerations
Most mosquitoes lay their eggs in still water, but some lay their eggs in moist soil. Either way, cedars unwittingly provide mosquitoes with shade and shelter from the wind.
Prevention/Solution
Keeping your cedar hedges trimmed can help reduce mosquitoes. By removing a few of the lower branches, you'll increase air circulation and reduce the amount of standing water under your shrubs. Make sure you get rid of any other standing water nearby as well.
Tags: attracting mosquitoes, standing water, their eggs