Has your backyard become the popular hangout for mosquito families? While it can be nice to have company, this is not likely to be the type of company you want hanging around your yard since they bite and carry disease. Also, they are generally annoying overall, especially when they fly and hit you right in the face. But how can you cut down on the number of these insects in your yard? Simply take some time to read through the following advice:

Attract Their Predators

While you can try your best to swat a lot with your fly swatter or bug zapper, it would be more efficient to spend a little time attracting their natural enemies to your yard. Bring in the birds and the dragonflies that are natural predators to the mosquito and they will take care of the rest. To attract such birds and dragonflies, you will want to plant colorful flowers. This will not only bring in the lifeforms that will eat the mosquitoes, but your yard will be a lot more fun to look at thanks to all of the colors from the flowers.

Start Growing Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a natural repellent for mosquitoes. You can grow the lemongrass all throughout your yard, but you will want to make sure that there are a few plants located near where you and your family spend a lot of time. For example, you can plant lemongrass around the pool, swings, picnic table or patio table, and even where you sit around a fire pit in the evening. Once the lemongrass starts growing, it will be as though the nasty insects just decided to pack up and leave.

Rid Your Yard Of Standing Water

Mosquitoes are highly attracted to standing water. It's that gross standing water that they love to use for their reproduction needs. The nastier the water the better and before you know it, there will be new baby mosquitoes flying around. To prevent that from happening, you will want to remove anything that can create a spot of standing water in your yard. Empty and clean out the kids' inflatable pools when they are done with it for the season. Lift up any covers or tarps that might have areas of pooled water on them.

You might also have the option of calling for professional mosquito treatment if you are not able to get the situation under control on your own.