"Natural and Effective Methods to Repel Mosquitoes and Keep Them Out of Your Home"

Pest control experts recommend several natural methods to keep mosquitoes away from your backyard without resorting to bug zappers. These include mowing the lawn regularly to reduce mosquito habitats, lighting citronella candles to repel mosquitoes, getting rid of standing water that serves as breeding grounds, keeping pools clean or adding fish to ponds, installing mesh screens on windows and doors, avoiding strong fragrances, and planting mosquito-repellent plants such as citronella, lavender, rosemary, basil, and mint.