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Title: Six Strategies to Keep Mosquitoes Outside Your Home: They Dare Not Return
3. Use Natural Repellents and Plants
Certain plants such as citronella, lavender, marigolds, and basil naturally repel mosquitoes. Plant these around your home’s perimeter or keep pots near doorways and patios. Additionally, natural repellents like essential oils can be diffused indoors or applied on skin to keep mosquitoes at bay.
### 4. Deploy Mosquito Traps
Mosquito traps attract and capture mosquitoes before they can enter your home. These devices use light, carbon dioxide, or heat to lure mosquitoes and trap them. Placing traps in shaded areas around your yard can significantly reduce the mosquito population.
### 5. Maintain Your Yard
Keep grass trimmed, bushes pruned, and remove leaf litter where mosquitoes can hide during the day. Well-maintained landscaping reduces cool, shady spots that mosquitoes love for resting, making your yard less inviting to them.
### 6. Use Fans to Create a Breeze
Mosquitoes are weak fliers and avoid strong air currents. Installing ceiling or standing fans in outdoor seating areas can create enough airflow to keep mosquitoes away. This simple solution is especially effective on porches and patios.
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### Final Thoughts
Mosquitoes are persistent, but with these six strategies, you can take back your home and outdoor spaces. By combining prevention, natural repellents, and smart home maintenance, you create an environment mosquitoes will avoid at all costs.
Try these tips today—and enjoy your home free from the buzz and bite of mosquitoes!
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