In Colorado we don’t usually have a problem with mosquitoes unless you live near a creek, stream, river, or reservoir. With the afternoon showers starting to come in (Yeah), and the tremendous run-off happening in the high country it is important to pay attention to standing water areas. . After driving some friends to Denver International Airport, I saw how buggy my windshield was and chuckled thinking I just drove through Nebraska, Iowa or Wisconsin. If this doesn’t seem to keep the skeeters away from your doors, try this other natural solution: Concoct a natural repellent solution. Citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint, and lemongrass are all effective repellents for mosquitoes. Mix your choice of these essential oils in some water, rubbing alcohol, or clear drinking alcohol like vodka and shake them together. Apply this to corners and doorways in your house using a spray bottle or sponge. You may also spray this directly on mosquitoes and areas they frequent.
If you are noticing the biting buggers around your house, there are some natural ways to keep them away without spraying. A handful of plants have natural properties which act as insect repellent. Those plants are: Catnip, Marigolds, Citronella grass, and Rosemary. All of these plants grow well in Colorado, and not only act as bug repellents, but help beautify your yard at the same time. Attracting bug-eaters, and birds is another great deterrent for mosquitoes and other bugs.
About the Author: Kelly Young, GRI
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Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty. She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways. Specific areas include: Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.
