There’s nothing better than bonfires, barbeques, and relaxing in your yard during the summer. Nice weather allows you to spend time outdoors. However, these social gatherings can quickly become nightmares when creepy and annoying bugs like Canada cockroaches and other giant bugs buzz around our heads. We have to run inside to avoid them.
Also, mosquitoes, flies, gnats, fleas, ticks, and chiggers can make us irritable. These insects bite and sting and can also transfer disease and cause allergies.
Do you want a bug-free summer? Yes? Then this post is for you.
Controlling bugs in the summer
In the situation where bugs increase, wearing long pants and sleeves and using insect repellent are effective measures for personal protection. It is essential to identify pests correctly, but successful control also requires knowledge of pest biology and expertise in pest control measures. Understanding when and how to use various pest control measures is crucial. Combining these actions will make outdoor activities more enjoyable, making backyard celebrations more successful.
Here are some ideas for avoiding bugs from destroying your enjoyment during summers.
- DIY Bug sprays
- Insect repellent plants
- DIY pack ‘n Play Cover
DIY bug sprays
Making your bug spray is a great idea to protect your child from bugs. The harsh smell of store-bought sprays can cause allergies. You can use any essential oil in bug spray which you and your children love. Here is one mixture that we recommend, but you can find lots more on google.
- Take a spray bottle and add 15-20 drops of any essential oil (Avoid using sweet smell essential oils because they might attract bugs instead of repelling them.)
- Add ½ cup of water.
- Add ½ cup of witch hazel and one tablespoon of alcohol.
- Shake it well.
Insect Repelling Plants
Use plants that repel bugs, for instance, the lemongrass plant repels mosquitoes, and the lavender plant replies scorpions. Similarly, when you’re buying a plant, you can ask the seller, “Is this helpful in repelling bugs?” They indeed help in selecting plants.
DIY Pack’ n Play Cover
Your child is spending time outside in a “Pack ‘n Play” little trick that can work for protecting your child from bugs. You can buy cribs with an extra fitted sheet at most baby supply shops. And use it while playing outside. This protects your little one from biting or stinging and doesn’t allow nasty flying bugs into the crib.
Pet Protection in the Summer From Bugs
Bugs don’t only annoy folks, but they also irritate our pets. These can transmit diseases that might be fatal to our favorite pets. For example, mosquitoes transfer the heartworm to dogs which causes a painful death. Also, Lyme disease can be caused by tick bites. You can take instructions from the veterinary doctor when choosing the best product for pets. To avoid costly treatment of pets, you should utilize a tailored treatment plan for your yard.
Hopefully, these recommendations can help you keep bugs away, and you can enjoy a big free summer with your friends and family.
Contact Us
Hence, the best solution to get rid of these common pests in the summer season is by calling a professional such as Quality Affordable Pest Control. This is because a professional can not only get rid of the current pests you have but he can also identify the pest and its access points in your house. Moreover, a professional exterminator will ensure that these pests do not come back any time soon.