Flying pests like mosquitoes can ruin a bird watching experience.
Swallows, woodpeckers, orioles and many other popular birds feed on flying insect pests. If your birdhouse area has a mosquito problem, you can control them by eliminating their breeding grounds and food sources, introducing more predators and growing mosquito-repelling plants in your garden. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Stagnant water attracts mosquitoes.
Change your birdbath water, as well as the water in your pools and pet bowls, at least twice a week. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so a neglected birdbath may be the source of your pest problem.
2. Bats are natural mosquito predators.
Install a bat box in your yard to attract bats, a harmless species that feeds on mosquitoes and other pests.
3. Spider webs trap mosquitoes.
Release nonpoisonous native spiders in your yard. They will trap mosquitoes in their webs. You can buy spiders at many garden supply stores.
4. The scent of marigolds deters mosquitoes.
Plant marigolds, mint, garlic and/or lemongrass near your birdhouse. Mosquitoes are repelled by the fragrances of these plants.
5. Spread cedar wood chips near your birdhouse. Mosquitoes are repelled by the scent of cedar wood.
6. Supply bird feeders around your home to encourage small birds that feed on mosquitoes to locate in and near your yard.
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