How to get rid of mosquitoes in an open gazebo. Interesting solutions to help get rid of mosquitoes on the site

The range of modern means for protection against mosquitoes on the street is not limited to repellent ointments and protective clothing. To calmly relax in nature, go fishing, work hard in the country or sit in the evening in the gazebo without annoying insects today, special repellers, traps and others help with midges.

Blood-sucking insects are active throughout the warm period of the year - just at the time when you want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. You can protect yourself from mosquitoes and midges at home with the help of mosquito nets and fumigators. But what if we are talking about a picnic, fishing or even just relaxing on the outdoor terrace of a country house?

In addition to personal protective equipment (special clothing and repellent ointments), various devices are used to repel mosquitoes and midges on the street to repel and destroy them.

For protection are used:

• traps-destroyers (purchased and home-made);
• ultrasonic repellers;
• repellers based on repellents;
• smoke bombs and spirals.

Each of these tools has strengths and weaknesses, and is suitable for different cases. When choosing, the range, ease of use, duration and strength of the effect are important. If we are talking about an electronic device, then its ability to work from an autonomous power source is also taken into account.

Old "grandfather" methods or modern devices?

The oldest mosquito repellent in nature is smoke from a fire. It is still used by mushroom pickers and fishermen on a halt, neglecting modern protective equipment. Acrid smoke repels mosquitoes well, especially if you throw branches of juniper, fir and other coniferous trees into the fire. However, not only mosquitoes have to breathe this smoke, but also all the people sitting around the fire.

In the light of the above, contact automatic extermination and remote insect repellent devices look even more attractive, because with them, outdoor mosquito protection eliminates the need to use ointments, sprays, fires and special clothing. But are these devices really effective, and how to choose the best among them?

The arsenal of popular folk remedies for repelling mosquitoes is not limited to campfire smoke. In summer cottages, home-made traps and odorous herbs (garlic, tomato tops, geraniums) are widely used, which are safe for health and do not require significant financial costs.

But in terms of efficiency, they are still inferior to modern means, the development of which is based on scientific research. Chemical repellents and insecticides act quickly and reliably, while electronic traps and repellers use their own instincts against mosquitoes, which insects are not able to resist.

Ultrasonic mosquito repellers

Devices for repelling mosquitoes and midges with ultrasound are stationary and portable. Among them are those that can:

• Put on a belt (repeller keychain) or wrist (an electronic device in the form of a bracelet), the range is 0.5 -5 meters. It is used as an individual means of protection against insects in the city and beyond. The main advantage is miniaturization.

• Carry with you or put near a tent, gazebo, overnight or fishing place - medium-sized portable and stationary devices the size of a walkie-talkie, their range covers up to 20-30 square meters. m.

• Set up in the yard. Lightweight stationary devices of medium size, which are easy to move from place to place. The radius of action is up to 50-80 square meters. m, purpose: ultrasonic mosquito repeller for the street.

Devices can be charged and operated:

• from the network directly;
• from a rechargeable battery;
• standard batteries;
• solar battery.

Stationary devices, as a rule, work only from the mains, so when using them, you need to consider the length of the cord and the distance of the device from the nearest outlet. Other devices run on batteries or have the ability to charge in different ways. Combined options are, of course, preferable.

Operating principle

Mosquito repellents are based on the principle of influencing mosquitoes with the help of sound waves of a certain frequency. Some of them will emit a frightening sound - the rustling of the wings of a dragonfly, which actively hunts for mosquitoes. Others imitate the squeak of male mosquitoes, which fertilized females diligently avoid.

Only female mosquitoes bite, and they start looking for a suitable victim immediately after mating. During this period, contacts with males are undesirable and even dangerous for them, therefore, from the sound that imitates the squeak of a male, mosquitoes immediately fly apart.

Frequency control

Repellers are equipped with sound wave generators with a frequency range of 4.8-7 kHz. Some devices have a frequency adjustment function, and it is preferable to purchase such options. The fact is that in nature there are several types of mosquitoes, and a certain sound frequency is required to scare away each of them.

It happens that a repeller tuned to a certain frequency does an excellent job in one region, but turns out to be practically useless in another. By turning the adjustment lever of the adjustable repeller, you can find the wave that is most unpleasant for mosquitoes in a particular area.

Outdoor mosquito killers

The work of street devices for the destruction of insects is based on luring and killing them in various ways. Mosquito killers mimic the warmth and smell of the human body. An insect flying up dies from an electric discharge, fire, water or air flow.

This is an effective mosquito killer for the outdoors, it can only be used outdoors. Principle of operation: propane is gradually released from the gas cylinder and enters the gas burner, where it releases carbon dioxide and heat. Mosquitoes looking for prey to bite react to heat radiation from the body and the smell of carbon dioxide, which is released during breathing. The propane destroyer, as it were, deceives them, distracting them.

The device is easy to maintain, however, regular replacement of the gas cylinder will be required. The effectiveness of its work is very dependent on the location - it is important to install it on the site from the side from which mosquitoes fly the most (for example, from the side of a forest or lake).

In the list of the most popular models, one of the first places is occupied by Mosquito Magnet Independence, which is able to lure mosquitoes from an area of ​​40 acres. Its cost is about 50 thousand rubles, but this price is justified by durability. An analogue of this device - Mosquito Magnet Patriot, costs about 30 thousand rubles, its radius of action is 25 acres.

CO2 tank exterminators

The principle of operation of this type of exterminators is based on the gradual release of carbon dioxide from a cylinder. Mosquitoes follow the smell, and when they get close enough, they are sucked in by the eddy current from the built-in fan. Models of such exterminators can be additionally equipped with heat lamps that enhance the alluring effect (such, for example, is the Smartkiller garden insect exterminator).

In general, carbon dioxide shredders are comparable in efficiency to propane ones, and it is also important to place them correctly on the site. They are lightweight and can run on mains or solar power.

Models differ in configuration and radius of destruction. For example, the Mosquito Trap ANS-A6 system generates preheated CO2 gas, simulating a gathering of a large group of people. Additionally, the device uses octenol as a bait.

Thermal destroyers

The thermal device attracts the attention of mosquitoes using infrared radiation. Insects take him for a person, fly up close and die in a tank of water or dry out on a special grid.

Some models of heat destroyers are additionally equipped with an attractant spray device and flashing lights. On average, thermal exterminators effectively protect against insects in areas up to 500 square meters. m, but there are much more powerful devices.

The Mega-Catch Mosquito Trap is one example of a powerful heat destroyer. Its cost is about 20 thousand rubles. The device effectively attracts mosquitoes within a radius of up to 3 thousand square meters. m. Suitable for large land plots, farms.

Ultraviolet destroyers

The most inexpensive and affordable type of exterminators. They are lightweight and compact devices with a built-in ultraviolet lamp. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. An insect flying up close to the grille of the device dies from a current discharge. An example of such a device is the SWI-20 exterminator, which cleans an area of ​​250 square meters from mosquitoes and midges. m. Reviews about the use of devices of this type are contradictory, in terms of efficiency they are inferior to all of the above.

Light traps can be made in the form of garden lights (for example, the lantern-destroyer "Sniper"). They work on the same principle - a UV lamp and a grid under voltage, but these lamps are protected from rain and are powered by a solar battery, so they are very convenient for placement in the garden.

Some models are equipped with an attractant spray device and a battery that allows you to install the device anywhere. For example, the Flowtron PowerVac PV-440 has a spray system for octenol (sweat odor imitation, which is very attractive to mosquitoes). The smell of octenol is elusive to the human sense of smell, but mosquitoes feel it perfectly.

The EcoSniper GF-4WB mosquito exterminator is also based on ultraviolet radiation, but in addition to this, it imitates the heat of the human body and the smell of the air exhaled by a person. The device is moisture resistant and equipped with a fan, the vortex flow from which quickly attracts flying insects.

Outdoor repellers for mosquitoes and midges

The principle of operation of street repellers is based on fumigation. Under the influence of heat from the raised lamps, the repellent microparticles spread over the nearby territory, forming an invisible barrier beyond which mosquitoes and midges do not fly.

For example, the popular Moskuto Trap MT64 device operates on an area of ​​500 sq. m. In fact, it is a combined device, that is, it can be used both as an exterminator and as a repeller. It works from the mains and from a car battery. A device with a shorter range - ThermaCell mr g06 00 - is in demand among lovers of fishing, hunting and hiking. It operates on an area up to 20 sq. m.

Lamps in the form of garden lights or small portable lanterns are suitable for a tent, balcony or gazebo. The action is based on plates that, under the influence of heat, evaporate repellents.

You can buy Thermacell mosquito lamp with a 10% discount in the online store.

To repel mosquitoes on the street, smoke bombs, spirals and sticks are also used. Checkers cover an area within a radius of up to 300-1000 m, driving away mosquitoes, flies, midges, ticks and horseflies for a long time. Spirals and sticks do not act so globally, but while they are smoldering, you can get rid of mosquitoes and sit quietly in the gazebo or on the veranda.

You can buy a smoke bomb “Quiet Evening” with a 10% discount in the online store.

Purchased and homemade mechanical traps

Traps for mosquitoes and gnats can be purchased at a hardware store or you can make your own. The principle of their work is based on luring insects with various smells.

A familiar and affordable remedy for. Most of all, they are effective against flies, but a mosquito that has touched the sticky edge of the tape will no longer be able to fly.

Velcro comes in the form of strips of sticky paper rolled into a roll. It is better to hang them near light sources (garden lights, lamps in gazebos), as most insects are attracted to illuminated areas.

Homemade Velcro

Effective Velcro with an attractive smell for mosquitoes can be made by hand. To do this, you need to soak strips of thick paper with any of these mixtures:

• rosin, castor oil, turpentine and sugar;
• pine or spruce resin, wax, linseed oil and honey;
• glycerin, honey, petroleum jelly and rosin.

The ingredients are mixed in a suitable bowl and melted in a water bath. Then you should soak the strips of paper with the resulting liquid and place them in different parts of the site.

Purchased traps with viscous liquid

They are containers filled with a viscous sticky substance with an attractive smell for mosquitoes, midges and horseflies. Touching the sticky liquid, the insect remains trapped forever.

Some traps contain insecticides, others work only due to stickiness. Traps are disposable, but in one cycle of use they are able to drown up to 20 thousand mosquitoes.

Homemade traps

An example of a simple and effective trap is the yeast trap.

Manufacturing scheme:

1. A 1.5 liter plastic bottle is cut across into two halves.
2. In the lower part is placed 2 tbsp. l. sugar, some warm water and a small pack of yeast.
3. The upper part is inserted into the lower neck down (without a lid).

Yeast is activated, begins to release CO2 and lactic acid. The smells of these substances in mosquitoes are associated with the smell of the human body, and therefore effectively attract them. Mosquitoes get inside the trap easily, but they cannot get back out, because the funnel-shaped upper part interferes with this.

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So tired that I decided to dedicate an entire post to them.

First, I propose to see how these vampires drink blood. Pretty little, but you need to know. “Song from this movie” also interferes a little, but does not overshadow the essence of the process ...

And now - a mosquito bite in HD quality, macro photography. Brrr... I never would have thought it would happen like this.

I didn’t find a word for this, they didn’t come up with such an emoticon - something between “tin” and “go crazy, what a nightmare”

Folk methods of scaring away and intimidating mosquitoes

After what he saw, the concept of "I love the world" gave another crack. Therefore, I remembered all those folk methods of scaring away these bloodsuckers that I had ever used or heard about. About chemical ones later, if nothing from the people helps.

So, what do we need to do so that mosquitoes do not get to us:

• Lay out near the windows and hang bouquets over the door fresh tansy or wormwood. After drying, change (they are afraid)
• Spread around the room finely chopped bird cherry leaves
• Spray in the room valerian
• Juice repels mosquitoes basilica, thyme and smell fresh cloves
• Before going to bed, you can drip a tiny drop at the head of the bed. camphor oil
• Draw multiple dots anise, cedar, clove or eucalyptus oil on exposed parts of the body.
• Or drop a drop of the above oils on a light bulb and then turn on the light. Fumigator, however!
• Good for scaring off
• They say that mosquitoes do not like flowering pelargonium And rosemary
• It is advised to put a fresh one on the window in the country house tops of tomatoes, flowers and leaves black elderberry or lavender, leaves mint, catnip lemon, medicinal lemon balm. And a pleasant aroma in the house, and mosquitoes should fly to the neighbors)
• Dilute in a small amount of water vanillin, before going outside, wipe your legs and arms (I generally just “wash” all open parts of the body with my hands) Helps!
• "perfume" cologne "Gozdika". All childhood passed hand in hand with this smell - it probably helped if everyone splashed it;)
• You can do it yourself make lotion: clove oil - 1 part, cologne - 5 parts, alcohol - 25 parts
• Make a decoction of wheatgrass roots(boil a handful of chopped roots in 1.5 liters of water) and treat their face and hands (here it is - another property of weeds !!!)
• Rub the exposed parts of the body with dioecious juice nettle
• Wipe exposed parts of the body lard(Introduced… okay))
• If you have to sit by the lake (river, estuary) for fishing, then a good remedy is to apply birch tar war paint on the face, neck and hands. And be sure to wear a T-shirt made of bulky yarn on the body, and on top - a loose shirt with a high collar and tightly buttoned cuffs.
• Old Ural way: dry horse manure set fire to a tin can, let it flare up and extinguish. Fumigate country rooms with smoldering smoke, close doors and windows tightly, and ventilate after 10-15 minutes. For three days, the hungriest mosquito will not fly into a smoky room! Do not be afraid, there is no special smell from manure either, but if something is felt, then remember Maurice Gerald and Louise Poindexter)) Ndaaaa ... for the youth I’ll clarify: these are the heroes of Mine Reed’s novel “The Headless Horseman” ... Maurice was a mustanger, hence the suggestion that the smell of horse manure did not interfere with the most romantic feelings ... Uff ... whoever needs it will understand ...
• You can throw some plants into the fire in the country chamomile mosquitoes don't like it either
• Also repels mosquitoes smoke from the cones(pine and spruce) and needles juniper. (By the way, you need to try thuja twigs! Who will try - tell me, how is the result ???)
• Southerners are advised to set fire willow twig with leaves or lavender shoots
• I also heard that mosquitoes are afraid of smoke from burning leaves. black elderberry

But mosquitoes like the fresh smell of pine and spruce, so do not hide from them in the forest!

Mosquito trap

As I understand it, everything read can be safely forgotten, because that mosquito trap, which we can make in 10-15 minutes, will reliably protect us from night vampirics without any additional conditions :)

We look, we delve into, we rejoice at the people's ingenuity and the remarkable mind of our compatriots!

And for those who still did not have time to read and remember everything while watching the video, I duplicate it with quietly standing letters.

How to make a mosquito trap: instruction diagram

The shelf life of the trap is up to 2 weeks. It can be used both indoors and outdoors.

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I would be grateful for the replenishment of the piggy bank of folk useful "anti-mosquito" tips. For this will mean that mosquitoes are more and more afraid of herbs, oils, smokes and colognes ...

May their proboscises bend and their itching wings weaken!
Let them have only boys!

A cozy gazebo in the shade of old trees, and even with a view of the river or a beautiful grove nearby, is an excellent element of a country estate. This is a gathering place for the whole family for a tea party, an open living room with wicker furniture or just a corner for secluded relaxation in the bosom of nature. Such buildings require labor, time and investment, so even at the design stage it is worth thinking about how to close the gazebo not only from annoying insects in the summer, but also from snow and melt water at other times of the year.

Recreation area for people: no entry for insects

When using the gazebo on summer days, it is most important to close it from flies, mosquitoes, wasps and other uninvited guests. The easiest way for this purpose is to use tulle, which can be matched in color and pattern to the main decor of the building. So that insects do not find loopholes, you can take one large canvas of this fabric, pulling it on a special string around the entire inner perimeter.

To hang the entrance, you need to cut off a separate rectangle of such a size that it overlaps with the rest. If there are not very many insects, then the tulle can be tied to the side posts and the place of the garter can be decorated with flowers from wide satin ribbons.

Insect protection

In cases where the question of how to close the gazebo from mosquitoes is more serious, it is recommended to use mosquito nets, which are commercially available in the following options:

• roll mesh is convenient and non-destructive, especially for buildings of non-standard dimensions. Pieces of the required sizes are cut out of the roll and attached either to the string or to the walls with a construction stapler. You can draw segments of the grid into baguette frames and hang them on hooks;
• factory-made frame mesh is similar to those supplied with plastic windows in city apartments. Such nets are fixed, as a rule, from the outside, on special brackets;
• the roller shutter design is more expensive than the previous ones, but if necessary, the mesh can be easily removed into the box.

Mosquito net can be supplied with the gazebo

Preparing the gazebo for winter: types of protective structures

When erecting certain structures on a personal plot, seasonal changes in nature should be taken into account. The main test for a stationary gazebo, of course, is winter. Strong winds, blizzards, temperature changes and sudden thaws can damage the finish of the gazebo and the objects in it. Therefore, it is better to think over in advance how to protect it from the vagaries of the weather and take care of the safety of the floor, interior lining and furniture. In such a closed building, you can even spend time in winter, for example, to celebrate the New Year.

Behind such glass it is not a shame to meet guests in winter

Glazing - an ideal option to protect the gazebo in winter

Double-glazed windows on metal profile frames are used not only for balconies and loggias. They are great for closing the gazebo from wind, snow and rain, because they have an aesthetic modern look, are strong and durable. According to the ability to save heat, glazing is divided into two types:

• "cold" - tubeless or with one chamber, cheaper, but almost excluding the possibility of winter use of the gazebo;
• "warm" - two- and three-chamber, allowing, in the presence of a fireplace and insulation of the floor, walls and ceiling, to sufficiently warm the room.

Tinted glass also protects from the sun

The most expensive and at the same time beautiful is frameless glazing. Adjacent glass panes do not obstruct the view, fully opening the panorama of the surrounding landscape. Tempered glass withstands not only the strongest hail winds, but also the ingress of stones, and the lack of frames makes it easier to care for the surface.

Great Opportunities to Do Without Glass

If you need budget options, and the building is used only in the summer, then you can consider the possibility of closing the gazebo for the winter with other materials, which include:

• sheets of plywood - they are nailed to vertical racks and protect quite reliably;
• reinforced film - it can wrap the gazebo as a whole, it will last two or three seasons;
• polycarbonate shutters - they can be left for the summer, as they are transparent and let diffused light into the gazebo;
• vertical awnings or curtains made of PVC - are used in areas with mild winters, since PVC quickly becomes unusable from frost;
• construction tarpaulin awning - ideal in terms of "price-quality", but not decorative.

Awnings are both elegant and practical

PVC curtains

You can cover the gazebo yourself, but if the choice is made in the direction of expensive durable options, it is better to resort to the help of specialized companies that will take the necessary measurements and install protective devices with high quality and on time.

In the warm season, every summer resident begins to think about how to get rid of mosquitoes in their summer cottage. After all, there is a lot of work in the garden and garden in spring and summer, and annoying insects can turn outdoor living into a real hell.

There are different methods, and, most likely, they will have to be used in combination, treating the site with different means in order to achieve the desired effect.

How to protect yourself and your home from insects

To fight mosquitoes, you need to study their habits. This small insect causes a lot of inconvenience. Plus, it can be dangerous. It is generally accepted that only tropical insects are dangerous, but prosaic domestic mosquitoes can also be carriers of serious infections.

Interestingly, only females are dangerous to humans - they bite.

They need this for the normal reproduction of offspring, since in their very body protein and iron are practically not produced. And males at the same time can get their livelihood in thick grass. In order for the fight against annoying mosquitoes in the summer cottage to be successful, you need to approach it comprehensively.

In particular, you need to protect both the site itself and the house. In the latter case, it is recommended to put protective nets on the windows. Depending on the design of the gazebo, it is worth closing it with a mesh. Moreover, the device can be soaked with eucalyptus or lavender, clove or juniper oil - mosquitoes equally do not like all these smells.

The mesh is usually called barrier protection, and it is quite effective, but only as a barrier to the penetration of these insects into the house.

At the same time, the question of how to deal with bloodsuckers on the site itself remains open. After all, Velcro and aroma lamps with essential oils are useless in street conditions.

Popular tools such as electric repellers are also useless in the open.

Firstly, because not all models have a large radius of action. Secondly, for their operation it is necessary to connect to the electrical network, which is also not always possible on the site itself. And when turned off, this repeller becomes completely useless.


So, if the owners want to know how to get rid of mosquitoes in the country, they should understand the main types of remedies against them. The most common option is the use of fumigants. They, in turn, are divided into two large groups.

These are pyrotechnic and electric models.

With the latter, everything is relatively clear. These are classic appliances that are in almost every home today. Such a mosquito repellent in the country is a device whose design provides for a heating platinum. When the device is connected to the network, the plate heats up, and this contributes to the evaporation of the insecticide from its surface.

As a rule, they are used indoors.

But they can also come in handy on the terrace or in the gazebo, provided that there is a source of energy there. Much more often the fight against mosquitoes in the country is carried out with the help of pyrotechnic fumigants. They come in several types, but the most popular option is a spiral that needs to be set on fire. The material from which it is made does not burn, but smolders. At the same time, smoke is released, which not only destroys insects, but simply repels them.


Unfortunately, such remedies do not give a sufficiently long-term effect. If there is a strong wind on the street that day, then such a fumigant will be practically useless.

Additionally

Such traps lure mosquitoes and then kill them with an insecticide or other method.

It is desirable to place these devices in some remote corner of the garden so that insects flock there.

As for electronic repellers, their effectiveness seems to be doubtful. Most often we are talking about ultrasonic devices.

It is believed that they emit waves of a certain frequency, which insects perceive as a signal of danger.

In fact, there is no confirmed evidence that mosquitoes really hear such a sound, and even react to it accordingly.
All these tools, with which the mosquito site is treated, are popular mainly due to the ease of use.

However, all this is synthetics, which, although it is positioned as harmless to humans and animals, can actually cause allergies. In addition, the insecticide is able to get on vegetables and fruits, so the owners prefer natural methods of protection.

A natural insecticide is pyrethrum.

It is made from several types of chamomile (for example, Caucasian or Dalmatian). Growing these plants in the area already helps to reduce the number of insects in the area. Dry stems and leaves of this plant are crushed into powder and scattered on the terrace or summer kitchen. Directly under the windows you can put pots with small tomato bushes.

However, you can independently make not only an insecticide, but also the trap itself. To do this, you need an old plastic bottle, not very large (a liter will do). About a quarter of this bottle, that is, the neck and a noticeable part of the top, is cut off. A mixture of water and sugar is poured into this bottle, after mixing thoroughly.

Then another 2-3 g of yeast is added to it, they do not need to be stirred. Then this bottle is turned over and placed on the surface with the neck down - the mosquitoes themselves will strive to crawl into the container, but they will not be able to get out.

Of course, you can also purchase sticky traps - in the form of a serpentine.

They are easy to hang next to the summer kitchen or at the entrance to the terrace. As an independent way of fighting, they are useless. But in combination with something else, they can work.

How to get rid of mosquitoes with natural remedies

The owners of dachas, thinking about how to get rid of mosquitoes on the site, tend to get by with only natural methods.

Such measures include the use of plants that repel insects.

There are certain rules regarding plants that are planted as protection against insects.

Those cultures that have a pleasant smell are usually planted in containers or pots, and then they are placed around the resting place - these are pergolas, arbors, terraces. Such plants in pots should be placed at all entrances to the house. An important property of such crops is that they can be used both as spices and as a decorative material for a bouquet, and they also exude phytoncides that are good for health and strengthen the immune system.

One such plant is noble basil, an annual plant most commonly used as a spice.

In addition, it repels mosquitoes and attracts butterflies. Basil grows well in both full sun and partial shade.

The lavender works great. It is quite widespread in warm regions. Essential oil is made from lavender, the quality of which is carefully checked before use.

Properly collected and dried lavender can be used to repel bloodsuckers.

You can use lemongrass with its pretty panicles. This spice is widely used in cooking. It is often grown closer to home. To make the smell stronger, you should run your fingers over the grass.

Well protect against mosquitoes almost any marigold.

Their popular variety is Mexican mint. In salads, they are often used instead of tarragon (tarragon), and this fact alone speaks of what kind of smell they have.

Similar properties are demonstrated by pennyroyal, a perennial crop that can reach a height of 30 cm, although ground cover varieties are also found.

It is a plant with a strong smell that can be used in cooking.

Peppermint also helps against mosquitoes. Growing it on your site is useful in any case, since the herb can be added to both hot and cold tea. People like mint, but insects try to avoid it. This also applies to such a plant as a pitcher (the second name is nepenthes).


Unlike previous perennials, the pitcher is grown in hanging planters, but not in beds. But the pots can be placed on the terrace or in the gazebo.

Another plant that protects against insects is ash eucalyptus. But this is not a grass, but a tree that can reach an average height of 6 m, so it is not possible to grow it in every area.

Lemon verbena looks like a small tree (the second name is trifoliate aloysia).

You can breed this perennial plant yourself or contact a specialist. Lemon verbena prefers open sunny areas. It is often used in aromatic tea blends, which periodically come back into fashion among consumers.

fragrant perennials

Some dacha owners are ready to grow on their plot even those herbs that would otherwise be considered weeds to protect against mosquitoes. In particular, it is such a traditional remedy as tansy, a perennial that grows well in sunny areas and attracts butterflies to the garden.

In addition, wormwood can be planted around the perimeter of the site.

This is a perennial plant with a delicate bitter aroma. At the same time, it is a nectar-bearing plant that attracts butterflies and bees. Wormwood repels almost all insects, including ticks and ants. There are other types of wormwood, and they all have a similar effect.


But rosemary is not a weed, but a popular spice, although such a perennial shrub does not look very attractive. There are also ground cover varieties. This plant loves open sunny areas. Rosemary, with its fragrant leaves, is used in cooking; it also helps attract butterflies to the garden. This is a drought-resistant plant, there is no special fuss with it.

Kotovnik is not the most attractive plant, but it has many useful properties, mainly related to repelling insects.

The smell of catnip is quite strong, and many people find it not very pleasant. To use it not only in the warm season, but also in the fall, you need to take care of harvesting its branched roots.

Preventive measures

In order to protect yourself from insects in the country, you need to follow certain rules. First, all faucets in the garden should be checked for leaks and repaired. Such water sources attract insects. Secondly, if there are bird drinkers in the garden, then they need to change the water regularly. The fact is that it is in such a stagnant liquid that mosquitoes lay their eggs.

For the same reason, once a week you need to drain the water from the saucers that stand under the flower pots on the windowsill.

Thirdly, all empty containers in the garden must be kept turned upside down so that moisture does not collect and stagnate there.

If all of the above methods, including the preventive measures taken, were not effective enough, then the destruction of mosquitoes on the site should be entrusted to a specialized company. Company employees use insecticides that are safe for humans and pets to control insects. These funds are sprayed using the cold mist method, which allows you to defeat mosquitoes, while using up very little poisonous substance, especially given the coverage of a large area.


Among the measures that professionals use is the treatment of the territory with carbon dioxide. In addition, artificial reservoirs are also often treated with an insecticide or sprayed with similar preparations, even potential locations for these insects.

- this problem concerns urban residents and rural, avid summer residents and gardeners.

The choice of mosquito repellents today is more diverse than ever, and the main thing is not to get confused in this abundance of fumigators, creams and traps, but to choose the most suitable drug for home, street or hiking in the forest.

All the numerous means for fighting mosquitoes are divided into 2 large groups:

1. fumigants;
2. repellents.

The purpose of fumigants is the destruction of bloodsucking, repellents are only designed to scare away insects.

Fumigants are also used indoors, and in the fresh air: these are well-known fumigators with plates or liquid, spirals, all kinds of trap lamps, and so on.

Repellents are commonly used in nature when you need to scare away mosquitoes for several hours: these are sprays, pencils and various emulsions. Popular today and bracelets against mosquitoes.

It is ideal for both apartments and cottages.

Inside the device a plate impregnated with insecticide is inserted, or a container with a special liquid against insects.

The principle of operation of the plate and the liquid is the same, so everyone chooses for himself - the plates are cheaper, but they will have to be changed every night, more expensive liquid is enough for 20-30 nights.

mosquito lamp

Another effective fumigant is a special insect lamp.

Such traps are usually used outdoors, but some types can be used in homes, so carefully look at the instructions before buying a lamp.

The main disadvantage of this mosquito repellent is the high price, such a mosquito exterminator for the home costs from 1 to 3-4 thousand rubles.

However, they are very effective, non-toxic and odorless, and the action extends to the entire apartment (up to 100 square meters), unlike the same fumigator, which destroys mosquitoes within one room.

The principle of operation of the anti-mosquito lamp is quite simple - it emits light and heat that attract mosquitoes, and the fan sucks approaching insects inside, where they die.

Outdoor Mosquito Repellents

If a fumigator and mosquito nets are usually enough indoors to get rid of mosquitoes for the evening and at night, then outdoors the situation is more difficult.

Even if you destroy mosquitoes in one place, new ones will constantly arrive.

Therefore, the choice of means for combating insects in nature is much wider:

• protective spirals;
• lamps;
• exterminators - devices with gas cylinders;
• repellents;
• suburban area with an insecticide against mosquitoes.

Coils against mosquitoes

This the most accessible and popular means.

Using them is very simple: the tip of the spiral is simply set on fire, and the going smoke, together with the active substance, repels insects.

Trap Lamps

A mosquito trap in the form of a lamp is a more effective tool, but quite expensive: outdoor models cost from 1 to 7-8 thousand.

These traps glow and mimic human warmth to lure mosquitoes and suck them in with the help of a fan.

In addition, many anti-mosquito lamps effectively destroy not only mosquitoes, but also small midges. All that is required is to change the cartridge with the anti-mosquito attractant in time. Depending on the price, they operate on a plot of up to 300-1000 square meters.

Gas bottle destroyer

If the plot is large (up to 40 acres), and there are a lot of mosquitoes, or they annoy around the clock, a mosquito exterminator for the street with a gas cylinder is ideal.

This is a fairly large device with a powerful fan., which will quickly save your garden or summer cottage from insects, not only mosquitoes, but also midges and horseflies.

Many mosquito killers are wheeled so they can be easily moved around and stored in a shed or garage.

However, such a device against mosquitoes is not suitable for everyone - the exterminator costs from 20 to 50 thousand rubles, besides, a gas cylinder is not included in some models - it will have to be purchased separately.

Site processing

If it is not possible to purchase an expensive exterminator, and there are a lot of mosquitoes in the country, you can treat the site with chemicals. - repellents.

They come in different types: solid (pencils), liquid (milk, cream and emulsion) and aerosol sprays.

Pencil is the most affordable and at the same time hypoallergenic remedy..

It dries for a long time, so it lasts for several hours, it is very economical.

Mosquito Pencil is easy to use: when applied, the palms remain clean, and, unlike aerosols and emulsions, it does not need to be reapplied to the skin every hour and a half.

Milk and Liquid Repellent Cream mosquitoes are effective for only an hour and a half, then they need to be updated.

However, they smell nice and are usually suitable for children from 1 year old. Mosquito spray lasts 2-3 hours, but it is evenly applied and can be sprayed directly on clothing.

Mosquito bracelets

These funds are very popular today.

Such bracelets are impregnated with natural citronella essential oil - it is worth putting them on your hand, and protection from blood-sucking insects is provided for several hours.

These mosquito repellents are hypoallergenic, natural and.