Mosquito Attack!

It's that time of year again — summer. And if you live in Texas, or anywhere in the southern United States for that matter, you might know about the kind of nuisance that mosquitoes can bring during the summer when they arrive en masse from wherever it is that mosquitoes hide all year. This week's WhiteFence tip for green living talks about how to get rid of these pesky flying insects.

Beyond being generally irritating, mosquitoes can also carry different kinds of disease, so you definitely don't want them on you or inside of your home. If you're looking for a way to get rid of them without dangerous pesticides however, there are a few options available to you. One of the easiest ways to do it without purchasing any kind of products is to get rid of their best places to next — sources of standing water. Buckets left outside, puddles of water and clogged drains or gutters would be a good place to start looking.

If you can't seem to drain these sources, putting BTI pellets into the water would certainly help. BTI pellets can be found online or at some stores, and possess bacteria that targets mosquitoes and their larvae. Also, you can purchase commercial sprays that have eugenol, which is a cleaner alternative to some of the dangerous pesticides you can buy. It is also helpful for repelling mosquitoes.

You shouldn't have to worry about getting carried off by a swarm of mosquitoes in your own backyard. Hopefully, these tips can help ease your mosquito worries during the summer.