Practical Prepping Podcast

Episode # 72, "Taking The Buzz Out Of Mosquitos"

July 05, 2021 Mark & Krista Lawley Episode 72
Practical Prepping Podcast
Episode # 72, "Taking The Buzz Out Of Mosquitos"
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Practical Prepping Podcast Episode # 72, "Taking The Buzz Out Of Mosquitos"

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In this episode we discuss:

Controlling mosquitoes

We Can Kill Them

  • With electronic zappers
  • By feeding them to the birds
  • Build Purple Martin houses--they eat not only mosquitoes, but also carpenter bees, wasps, flies and some other prsky insects

Eliminate Their Breeding Areas

  • Larvae grow in standing water
  • In old tires, buckets, tubs, pots, low spots in your landscape holding water

Treat Standing Water

  • Areas that cannot be kept dry
  • Some essential oils are --lavender, peppermint
  • Scatter coffee grounds on standing water
  • Few drops of heavy oil, such as motor oil floats on the water, creating a barrier, and cutting off the larvae's access to air

Repelling Mosquitoes

  • Commercial DEET repellent
  • Lemon eucalyptus oil
  • Lavender oil
  • Cinnamon oil mix--
  • 1/4 tsp oil, 4 ounces of water
  • Spray on clothing and skin
  • Thyme oil
  • Burning thyme leaves in a campfire provides about 85% protection for 60-90 minutes
  • Burning citronella candles keeps them away
  • Some plants repel mosquitoes
  • Basil, Bee Balm, Catnip, Citronella (Available As Geraniums Now), Garlic, Lavender, Lemongrass, Marigold, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Mint, Thyme, Chysanthemums, Tansy
  • Consider Planting a herb garden near porches & patio areas.

Treating Mosquito Bites

  • Natural treatments
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Slice of raw onion
  • Freshly cut garlic
  • (also wards off vampires)
  • OTC treatments
  • Calamine lotion
  • Hydrocortisone cream
  • "Sting Kill" ampules or "Bite Stick" (Good to carry in bags)


Our Plan Of Attack To Take The Buzz Out Of Mosquitoes...

  • Check the area for mosquito breeding opportunities.
  • Plant herbs and foliage which naturally repel mosquitoes.
  • Place spray repellent in BOBs, on the porch, with camping gear, and in vehicles.

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