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Episode # 72, "Taking The Buzz Out Of Mosquitos"

Episode 72 Published 4 years, 9 months ago

Practical Prepping Podcast Episode # 72, "Taking The Buzz Out Of Mosquitos"

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In this episode we discuss:

Controlling mosquitoes

We Can Kill Them

With electronic zappers
By feeding them to the birds
Build Purple Martin houses--they eat not only mosquitoes, but also carpenter bees, wasps, flies and some other prsky insects

Eliminate Their Breeding Areas

Treat Standing Water

Areas that cannot be kept dry
Some essential oils are --lavender, peppermint
Scatter coffee grounds on standing water
Few drops of heavy oil, such as motor oil floats on the water, creating a barrier, and cutting off the larvae's access to air

Repelling Mosquitoes

Commercial DEET repellent
Lemon eucalyptus oil
Lavender oil
Cinnamon oil mix--
1/4 tsp oil, 4 ounces of water
Spray on clothing and skin
Thyme oil
Burning thyme leaves in a campfire provides about 85% protection for 60-90 minutes
Burning citronella candles keeps them away
Some plants repel mosquitoes
Basil, Bee Balm, Catnip, Citronella (Available As Geraniums Now), Garlic, Lavender, Lemongrass, Marigold, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Mint, Thyme, Chysanthemums, Tansy
Consider Planting a herb garden near porches & patio areas.

Treating Mosquito Bites

Our Plan Of Attack To Take The Buzz Out Of Mosquitoes...

Check the area for mosquito breeding opportunities.
Plant herbs and foliage which naturally repel mosquitoes.
Place spray repellent in BOBs, on the porch, with camping gear, and in vehicles.

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