When the warm season comes, all summer residents and summer residents go to their plots for gardening work. Their life begins to boil and seethe. The harvest season begins. And with these warm days, insects begin to wake up, which are so difficult to get rid of.
Throughout the entire summer season, they do not give a quiet life to all gardeners and summer residents. The leading position, of course, is occupied by mosquitoes. These pests do not allow all residents of the surrounding area to rest and work. Therefore, the issue of getting rid of mosquitoes does not lose its relevance to this day.
In the age of our technology, it is common practice to call a phone number and call specialists who can easily help you get rid of pests.
But the older generation who lives in villages, or people who do not have the means to call specialists, are accustomed to fighting pests themselves, on their own.
Mosquito treatment. For what purpose and in what time frame?
People who protect the environment, who fight for the ecology and atmosphere in our country, will say that this is an integral part of all living nature and there is no need to fight them. But on their territory, people care little about the environment and they want to live in peace without worrying that mosquitoes and other midges will harm them. After all, with the appearance of mosquitoes, other insects may also appear that can harm your health in the form of illness, or worse, fever.
According to doctors, a mosquito bite can cause not only allergies, but also anaphylactic shock. And if you have children, or you went to the country with your grandchildren, then this is a double responsibility for the child’s health, since children develop intolerance to components that enter our blood along with a mosquito bite.
Danger can also be expected after a mosquito bite. In the place where the mosquito bit you, a slight itching begins, which can lead to infection. As you begin to scratch the bite site, it will become larger. If the wound is not treated in time, the likelihood of infection getting into it increases.
Disinsection against mosquitoes and other pests must be carried out during the peak period of mosquitoes. Usually this is the beginning of summer.
If there is an apiary or a body of water near your site where fish live, then this significantly worsens the work of pest control, since the amount of insecticidal agents that are intended to control pests is reduced.
There is an exit. In such cases, carry out disinfestation in the evening.
Methods for killing mosquitoes inside a country house
In a home on a summer cottage there is also no end to mosquitoes, which interferes with proper sleep and rest. There are several ways to protect your cottage from bloodsuckers:
- cover all openings with mesh, hang a thick tulle curtain on the door;
- turn on fumigators on plates or with liquid;
- get a portable UV flashlight in the form of a night light, placing it between the window and the bed;
- Instead of a fumigator, use an aroma lamp, dropping the above-mentioned essential oils inside (an option for replacing an aroma lamp is a candle in the form of a flat tablet).
If a dacha, especially close to water or a forest, is overly populated with mosquitoes during the off-season and is damp inside, then local disinfestation can be carried out in the rooms.
Summary! Fumigators work best of all, but windows and doorways must be impenetrable to mosquitoes.
Tips to help get rid of mosquitoes using traditional methods:
Fighting mosquitoes with your own means
There are two options for pest control (mosquitoes, ticks, annoying flies, etc.).
- Fight on your own.
- Calling specialists.
All summer residents prefer the first option. And here the struggle on your own can be divided into several types: struggle with chemical means; struggle with folk remedies.
Chemistry – the effect is better, the composition is better, but it is more dangerous for health.
Folk remedies – the effect is less, the composition is average, health will not be affected.
How can you protect yourself and your body from mosquitoes?
In most cases, people buy various pest control products in order to somehow protect themselves. The products are sold in various forms. The variety of assortment is simply off the charts. They are usually applied to the skin.
- Sprays and aerosols . Directions for use: spray on clothing and skin at a distance of one and a half meters. The action will last about 60-70 minutes. Contraindications: pregnant women, children and people with allergic diseases are not recommended to use. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with cold water.
- Ointments . Directions for use: Apply the ointment to areas of the body using massaging movements. Leaves no traces. There are special ointments for children. The action will last about an hour. Before use, read the instructions (contraindications).
- Pencils . Their use is not entirely convenient, since they are quite rigid. The pungent smell scares people away. They cause a powerful allergic reaction. Before use, read the instructions and method of use.
- Bracelets . They are designed to be worn on the hands while a person is in an area with pests. Customer reviews leave much to be desired. There is no effect from the bracelets.
Modern means of pest control
In the age of modern technology, companies are increasingly focusing on non-contact means of combating blood-sucking insects. These companies emphasize that the non-contact method is more effective in killing mosquitoes and causes less harm to human health, since it does not come into contact with the products. We list the most popular means below:
Gas traps for mosquitoes
- Ultrasound equipment . Can be installed on the site in the place where most pests live. There are two types of equipment: stationary and mobile. You can charge either from a solar battery or from an autonomous power source. The range and operating principle are different for everyone.
- Gas traps. Operating principle: the device distributes carbon dioxide and subsequently kills bloodsuckers using the built-in ventilation system. This method is safe for humans because this gas does not emit toxic substances. There are also electrical traps. The operating principle is identical, the only difference is that in the first case, carbon dioxide is released, and in the second case, ultraviolet radiation is released, which also has a detrimental effect on mosquitoes.
- Fumigators . This means of protection can be found in any home. They are so popular. To make the effect much longer, purchase pyrotechnic models. They run on smoke, which repels pests.
- Insecticidal devices. Operating principle: inside the metal mesh, which is energized, there is a built-in lamp that attracts pests with light. When they fly into the light, they hit the net and die as a result.
All of these protective equipment can be bought in a store or ordered online. The thing is that they will save you only for a while, but will not save you forever from these terrible insects. Here, many people decide to try folk remedies.
Folk remedies for mosquitoes
Folk remedies are very popular among residents of villages and rural areas. They are not ready to shell out large sums of money on drugs for protection and use improvised methods that are no less effective. Some even plant plants that repel pests.
Tomatoes . They are planted under the windows of houses and around the perimeter of the entire site. Mosquitoes do not like the specific smell of tomatoes, and they avoid places where these vegetables grow. You can also plant tomatoes at home to prevent mosquitoes.
The effect can be obtained not only from tomato, but also from other medicinal plants:
- rosemary;
- mint;
- calendula;
- sage;
- marigold;
- tansy;
- sagebrush;
- carnation;
- geranium;
- chamomile;
- elder.
It is recommended to plant plants around the entire perimeter of the summer cottage and their smell will linger throughout your garden. For more effectiveness, sometimes crush the leaves to make the smell even stronger.
Bonfire . An equally effective mosquito repellent. It is clear that you cannot light a fire all season long, but when you want to relax in nature, this method will help you.
What plants should I use for the best protection?
- pine, spruce branches;
- conifer cones;
- herbs with a pungent aroma - thyme, wormwood, mint, elderberry leaves, bird cherry;
- dry juniper shoots.
When lighting a fire, remember the safety rules.
Methods for large-scale destruction of mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can be completely destroyed by resorting to disinfestation of the summer cottage. This method will help at the same time rid the territory of the dacha of ticks, ants, horseflies, and midges. To do this, either call a team of professional exterminators, or carry out the extermination on your own, having purchased a suitable preparation, sprayer and protective equipment.
The services of a team that uses generators to create a toxic cloud will cost an average of 2,000 rubles for every 6 acres. Such a haze, which will remain in the air for some time, will destroy adult mosquitoes, larvae and egg laying throughout the entire territory of the summer cottage for up to 2 months.
When treating your dacha yourself, professionals advise carrying out mass extermination of mosquitoes using proven preparations.
“Bioneutral I 50” is a professional means for exterminating harmful insects and their larvae in your summer cottage
- “Bioneutral I 50” is a concentrate for diluting with water and spraying a summer cottage against mosquitoes. One liter canister is enough for 20 acres, the price is about 2000 rubles.
- “Medilis Cyper” is an anti-mosquito concentrate for spraying in a diluted state both outside the site and inside the country house. A 50 ml bottle of the product will cost 10 acres, a package of 2 bottles of 50 ml costs 500 rubles.
- “Tsifoks” is a similar concentrated emulsion that can rid a summer cottage of mosquitoes for at least a month. Available in dosages of 50 ml, 1 l and 0.5 l, price from 300 rubles.
Note! The listed products are based on a single active insecticide - cypermethrin with a concentration of 25%, which poses a danger not only to harmful insects, but also to bees and fish. Therefore, the instructions stipulate the conditions - when and how to treat an area with an apiary or fish.
There are proven mosquito repellents based on similar active pesticides:
- “Doctor Klaus Insect Super” - a domestic line of ready-made aerosols based on alphacypermethrin (0.12%), consumption per area - 50 ml per hundred square meters, price from 600 rubles;
- “K-Otrin SC50” from Bayer is a French concentrated suspension of deltamethrin (0.5%), consumption - 50 ml per hundred square meters, price over 2000 rubles.
Those whose plot is adjacent to a body of water should pay attention to the product “Biolarvitsid-30” or “Biolarvitsid-100”. This is a safe biological destroyer of mosquito eggs and larvae in water and in damp places, without toxic chemicals or processing restrictions. A jar of powder weighing 30 g when diluted with water is enough to treat 3 acres or 300 square meters. m of plot area, and jars weighing 100 g - per 10 acres or 1 sq. km. 1 jar weighing 30 g costs from 1000 rubles, weighing 100 g - from 1500 rubles.
A professional pest control service is not cheap, however, the effect of their visit will last more than two months
Summary! The advantages of disinfestation are that a summer cottage is free from mosquitoes for at least 2 months; the disadvantages are that the treatment is chemically unsafe and not everyone can afford it. It makes sense to resort to it if you constantly live outside the city throughout the entire season. For periodic trips to the dacha, there is no particular point in carrying out disinfestation.
An alternative to poisons are folk remedies, with whose help people have long fought against swarms of mosquitoes. They do not require troublesome treatments, because they are based on repelling bloodsuckers by generously planting plants in the area whose smell the midges cannot tolerate. These are wormwood, thyme, tomatoes, basil, cloves, chickweed, tansy and mint, as well as elderberry and bird cherry.
Summary! The effectiveness of plants against mosquitoes is low, especially in areas near a source of water or dampness, so additional means are required for local protection against mosquito bites.
See also: The most effective way to control mosquitoes (video)
Safety precautions. Processing Guide
Before processing, you must first prepare for it. What is important to have?
- suitable treatment agent;
- set of protective equipment: raincoat, gloves, boots, respirator, goggles, hat;
- sprayer - the volume should depend on the area of the site.
Next, you need to observe weather conditions. It is better not to expect wet precipitation for 2-3 days after treating the area.
So,
- It is prohibited for people and animals to be in the treated area. The treatment is valid for 4 days. During this time, no one should visit the site.
- Preparing the site for disinfestation: cleaning the area, mowing the grass, throwing out last year's material (branches, leaves, hay and just garbage).
- If there are containers with water (barrels, basins) on the site, they must be tightly sealed or removed during disinfestation.
- The solution should be prepared on the day you plan to carry out the treatment. Follow the instructions carefully. Observe doses and safety precautions.
Agrotechnical techniques
This is the very first thing you need to do if you strive to live without mosquitoes. It's all about the biology of these insects. They require moist, warm conditions to reproduce. Therefore, if you do not want your area to become a breeding ground for insects, check it for the presence of such “vesty” corners.
Basements, sewer drains, ditches, and pits are at risk. Take measures to drain and improve ventilation of such areas. If you do not take this first step, all subsequent measures will not bring the desired and lasting effect.
Mosquito smoke coils
They are compressed tapes twisted in the shape of a spiral. This is a hardened paste based on wood flour, which is impregnated with the Allethrin preparation. When you light the coils, they give off a specific smell and acrid smoke that repels mosquitoes. They will not fly up to you, much less bite you. Spirals are safe for human health.
Mosquito repellents and their features
In this section, we will consider those drugs that, according to gardeners and gardeners, will help you in the fight against pests. The most effective drugs that will save you from mosquitoes will be listed below.
- "Cifox" . This drug gives results for several months. Pest treatment services are actively accepting this drug for use. The substance that plays the main role in destroying the pest is cypermethrin at a concentration of 25%. The solution is prepared on the day of use.
- "Medilis Cyper" . The remedy is similar to the previous one. The only difference is the price. Medilis Cyper is more expensive than Tsifoks. The result will last for three months, provided that you treated the area in dry weather.
- "Agran" . This drug contains two agents that help in pest control - chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin. Designed for treating areas with high moisture. The solution should be prepared only on the day of treatment.
- "Biolavricide - 100" . Destroys all pests (both larvae and adults). It is recommended to treat areas with high moisture.
When choosing a drug, experts recommend taking into account criteria such as terrain, the presence of reservoirs and areas with vegetation.
Plants against insects
The fight against mosquitoes at the dacha is carried out constantly in the warm season. Females lay eggs in ponds with stagnant water, puddles, and damp basements. Reproduction of offspring is carried out every day. By the end of May, the dacha plot is filled with a whole flock of bloodsuckers. To make your work easier, to protect your garden, to escape mosquito bites, you need to grow certain plants to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes will not stay on the site for long if you plant some plants around the perimeter: basil, marigolds, peppermint, lemon balm, catnip, wild rosemary, elderberry, lavender, tansy. These same crops are planted in the garden, in flower beds. However, if neighboring areas are heavily infested, additional measures will be required to protect themselves from bloodsuckers.
Help from specialists
The most powerful and effective method today remains processing by a group of specialists. They go to the site, assess the area and, thanks to their knowledge, chemicals and technology, will treat your site quickly and efficiently. With their help, you will get rid of not only annoying mosquitoes, but also flies, ticks, gadflies, bumblebees, and so on.
Professional mosquito control
The most common and effective method is the use of a cold fog generator. Operating principle: spraying drugs under high pressure, resulting in the formation of a dense cloud consisting of small particles of water and insecticide. With the help of directed influence, you can treat every centimeter of your area.
The result is that the insects die. The effect has been achieved. Treatment is possible either once per season or once per month. It depends on the potency of the drug.
Chemicals for the garden
Treatment of the area from mosquitoes is carried out according to certain rules, in compliance with individual safety measures. The drugs act on the basis of a toxic substance with a wide spectrum of action. Insecticides penetrate the body of pests through contact, through the air. They disrupt the functioning of the nervous system, causing paralysis and death.
Chemical repellents against mosquitoes
Mosquito repellent in the countryside is dangerous for other insects, amphibians, fish, and bees. It should be used in special cases so that the environment is not damaged. When spraying, you need to wear a respirator, rubber gloves, and a suit. The solution is prepared according to the instructions immediately before use.
An effective remedy in the countryside protects the area from mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, flies, and ticks for about 60 days. The effectiveness of insecticides is not affected by dry weather or heavy rains. However, the properties are gradually lost. Considering that mosquito activity decreases at high temperatures, spraying the area in late spring provides protection all summer long and can repel many pests.
You can treat the area yourself against ticks and mosquitoes with any concentrated product with a wide spectrum of action. The professional product can be purchased from SES specialists or ordered online.
You can also entrust the work at your dacha to professionals, or seek help from a private company that deals with various pest control. Specialists treat the area with carbon dioxide or a toxic substance. The average cost of a service in Moscow is 2 thousand rubles.
