https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:09:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1660977 Tue, 27 May 2014 15:41:55 +0000 Boheme 1660977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a lot of pots of plants that repel mosquitoes - citronella, lemon grass, etc. We don't use bug spray, but I mix a dab of citronella oil, a dab of lemon grass oil, and some coconut oil and spread it on exposed skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1660972 Tue, 27 May 2014 15:40:05 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1660972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We make sure to empty anything that has standing water, like the water table or baby pool. It's enticing to leave them filled overnight for another use, but... no chances! West Nile was in our county last summer and we took the threat seriously! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1660965 Tue, 27 May 2014 15:36:18 +0000 MaryM 1660965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've started using those wrist bands after going to a few outdoor weddings that had them. They're seriously amazing!</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Evergreen-Research-SB39001-Repelling-SuperBand/dp/B002ECFV5G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1401222932&#038;sr=8-4&#038;keywords=bug+bands" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Evergreen-Research-SB39001-Repelling-SuperBand/dp/B002ECFV5G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1401222932&#038;sr=8-4&#038;keywords=bug+bands</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1660953 Tue, 27 May 2014 15:33:23 +0000 aegie 1660953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I use something that eventually kills off mosquitoes in your area called a mosquito deleter. Supposedly mosquitoes only travel like 25 ft so you set them around your perimeter to maximize coverage. The way it works is that you make the water in the container "stale" for the mosquitoes. They use the water to spawn, but the design traps them and the larvae never get to leave the water and eventually die. Eventually you kill out the mosquitoes in that area. It's actually pretty gross once you start seeing the little worm type things swimming around in there but I haven't gotten bit in and around my house in 2 years. I leave them out once it starts getting warm. If you throw out the water, remember not to just dump it anywhere because some of the larvae may still be alive. I throw mine down the toilet. I add more water, pop in some "conditioning" pills to help make the water stale (it comes with the kit). I barely change the water, the older it is the better. But I do replace it when it rains. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1659972 Tue, 27 May 2014 10:27:38 +0000 Espion 1659972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lavender: They take about 3 weeks to full effectiveness, because a single mosquito will spawn a hundred. We still see mosquitos, but instead of a fog of them swirling around our head, there's like 5 to 10. We also have a lot if standing water that we can't dry out or get rid of, because of a stream close by, so we use mosquito dunks as well. (A bacteria that kills mosquito larva, safe for animals and the environment.)</p> <p>I will also mention that I haven't heard one person up here who regretted the purchase. You have to clean out the trap, replace the cartridge and make sure the tank is full, though. From what I hear, the people who are most disappointed in them don't maintain them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1659857 Tue, 27 May 2014 09:51:00 +0000 looch 1659857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No one uses those bug zappers any more? I was just browsing some options and these seemed to be reasonably affordable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1659843 Tue, 27 May 2014 09:47:29 +0000 lavender 1659843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Espion: We just bought one for our backyard. Do they work? Hoping I didn't waste my money!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1659703 Tue, 27 May 2014 09:02:03 +0000 Bao 1659703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the candles, tiki torches and then we spray the yard every month with yard spray that hooks up to the hose, it works wonders! We also use bug spray. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1659665 Tue, 27 May 2014 08:51:48 +0000 snowjewelz 1659665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has these things that he sprays the whole perimenter of our backyard with; it's natural so it's not harmful to pets/kids. He has been spraying every week or so, and we just try t o make sure there are not wet places that mosquito's can grow! And we're def equipped with all the sprays and clip on's and what not. I feel like they're immune though! I read online to just plug in a fan where you're hanging out; it's too much work for them to fly against currant to get to you :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1658666 Mon, 26 May 2014 15:05:20 +0000 Espion 1658666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have to use one of these: <a href="http://www.mosquitomagnet.com/store/mosquito-magnet-traps?gclid=CjgKEAjwzIucBRDzjIz9qMOB3TASJABBIwL17_ZgVVwt4DzqBMrbe6kIxt8-0Tl8Ip7gPCD11GSrd_D_BwE" rel="nofollow">http://www.mosquitomagnet.com/store/mosquito-magnet-traps?gclid=CjgKEAjwzIucBRDzjIz9qMOB3TASJABBIwL17_ZgVVwt4DzqBMrbe6kIxt8-0Tl8Ip7gPCD11GSrd_D_BwE</a></p> <p>They are enormously expensive. But mosquitos are no joke here. And we live next to a stream. Completely worth it to avoid DEET and be able to enjoy being outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1658664 Mon, 26 May 2014 15:04:57 +0000 petunia354 1658664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a fan or two if we are sitting down or hanging out in one area, helps to keep the flying bugs away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1658598 Mon, 26 May 2014 14:26:59 +0000 katsupgirl 1658598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a lot of citronella candles and this coil thingy that burns. I light the candles about 30 minutes before we go out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bugmosquito-etc-safe-backyard#post-1658550 Mon, 26 May 2014 13:42:35 +0000 regberadaisy 1658550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do you make sure you don't get bit in the backyard this summer season? </p> <p>We have OFF lanterns and also light citronella candles. During the height of the mosquito / bug season we also will sit outside with a off clip on on the table for further protection. </p> <p>Does anyone have a proven effective DIY insect bug repellent candle recipe? </p>