How to remove mosquitoes in back corner of house?

Question

How can I remove mosquitoes in the back corner of my house? They are worse there than anywhere in my whole yard, sometimes they're even out during the middle of the day!

There is no standing water, just 2 big trees make it kind of dark.

Is there some sort of spray I can use to kill them? I'm not looking for something I put on myself, but something to put in the air to kill them. I plan on putting a workshop back there, but would like to get rid of the mosquitoes first.

Thanks!

Answer 1

http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/PublicHealth/WestNileVirus/MosquitoHabitatControlInformation%20Homeowners.htm

Here's a link which answers this question pretty specifically. It all does point to SOME sort of standing water, if not in the lawn, from less obvious places, and how to find it. I am inclined to agree. Mosquitoes spend much of their life cycle reproducing and they must lay their eggs in water. I particularly like the idea of talking to your neighbors and seeing if they have any problems.

In addition to the info on this link, I would say to have your plumbing inspected in that area of the house, both inside and outside the building, checking for leaks or even extra moisture. I would also peek into the construction of the house, see if they are breeding from a pocket of water in wood, or between layers, or something like that. Easiest way to start looking is check for holes, or see if you can tell where they might be entering through cracks or whatever.

Do you have a garden that requires watering, do you have a hose or outdoor faucet?

The answer to your question is about repelling or killing them. You can get bug zappers that run on propane tanks. I don't know the cost. You do hear that zapping noise, you may not want this. You could even hang an electric one right where they seem to be worst, underneath the eave in that corner.

Don't forget to consult with an exterminator. They will know how to help you diagnose the problem.

Answer 2

I have found that putting a 'Bug Zapper' out at the back of our property to draw the mosquito's (and other flying pests) away from the house and 'Zapping' them has helped a lot. I also saw a documentary on TV last night that said mosquito eggs, even though they are laid at the edge of water, do somehow survive for an indefinite period of time without any moisture, then hatch almost instantly when they are re-hydrated. Maybe with the Zapper and spraying the area too you can keep them under control.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

bug zappers don't work, you either sprayed with a residual spray or you can get a skeeter vac they range in prices depending on the model you want.

The company I use is http://www.mosquitocontrolsystem.com there are other companies out there but here you'll get the best bang for the buck.

most likely you have standing water in your rain gutter and you can treat them areas with a product by the name of pre strike.

Licensed Exterminator

Answer 5

Use mosquitoe net

Answer 6

Tough one! I'd try raid and maybe one of those repellant candles that you see on the commercials on tv. Maybe they like the shade.