Effective Tips to Keep Mosquitoes Off Your Patio
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For us, 2024 has been the year of the backyard and now that weâve tiled the concrete slab, added an outdoor kitchen, and replaced the fence, weâre onto the next big hurdle: how to keep mosquitoes away from patio.
I donât know what these insects have been feasting on but the mosquitoes are beasts this year and ruining the tranquil vibe Iâm trying to foster.
Weâve been trying all kinds of things so far this summer and a big priority for me has been keeping mosquitoes away from the patio without using pest control companies, harsh chemical bug sprays and other generally unsafe things.
After trying what feels like all the mosquito products, Iâve found a four-pronged approach that has worked really well for us and some of them are embarrassingly simple!
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DynaTrap
This device gets hung away from where youâre sitting and uses a UV light and a fan to draw in mosquitoes and trap them in place. We have neighbors whose fenceline is full of overgrown shrubs and trees and the mosquitoes love it in there, so we hung the DynaTrap on one of the branches and ran an extension cord out there. We empty the catcher basket every two weeks or so and itâs always full of mosquitoes.
The version we have protects up to a ½ acre and our neighbor said itâs been helping their side, too, but thereâs also a full acre version for bigger yards.
Clearing out the Yard
Who knew that how to keep mosquitoes away from patio meant actually cleaning it? Groundbreaking.
But as weâve been on this outdoor project journey during this rainy spring and summer, Alex has been working hard on clearing out piles of debris and keeping the new leaves raked up.
We have a huge Magnolia tree in the backyard that gives us so much shade and is in most ways really great but, oh boy, it loves to shed some leaves and the way theyâre shaped lets lots of rainwater gather if theyâre left alone.
Keeping the yard clear has really helped and even if the grass gets kind of long and you walk across it, you can see the mosquitoes flying around. Yuck.
Using the Thermacell
I donât know how this magic little device works, but we turn on the Thermacell just about every time weâre outside. It repels mosquitoes somehow without a strong smell or harsh chemicals or a loud noise, and works within 15 minutes. The 20-foot perimeter is perfect for keeping mosquitoes away from our patio, and I love that itâs easily rechargeable.
Plus, itâs portable to bring camping or to the park or even moving around with you while gardening.
Patio Fans
Okay this is the one thatâs so simple it seems silly to add, but it turns out that mosquitoes are not only annoying, theyâre also incredibly weak (same). Adding a simple fan to your outdoor space does a pretty good job at keeping them away and keeping you cool, obviously, which is an added bonus!
I had a hard time finding one that wasnât hardwired and could be used outside but wasnât super loud or expensive and came across this one from Loweâs that was perfect. It gives a gentle breeze without being overwhelming like those jet engine ones suburban dads have in their garages.
I also found this similar one from Home Depot!
If youâve got other tips how to keep mosquitoes away from patio areas, let me know in the comments below and help a girl live her best outdoor life. Also, donât forget to follow along on Instagram and sign up to our newsletter!
