Tips to Oust Mosquitoes from Your Garden

by J. A. Young

Mosquitoes in our yards and gardens are more than just a nuisance. In many states, the deadly virus West Nile Disease is proving the latest threat posed by these nasty creatures. Of the 2800 species of mosquitoes worldwide, 150 can be found in the U.S. Of these 150 types, only female mosquitoes bite; they require the protein in blood to produce their eggs. There are all sorts of sprays and chemicals used to control their numbers, but there are also natural ways to combat these voracious blood-suckers. The following article offers natural ways gardeners can rid mosquitoes from their yards.

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