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SAFE GARDENING TIP – Pollinator Friendly Ways to Deal with Mosquitoes

Top tips for removing or controlling mosquitoes that are safe for your bees.

The best way to do this is plant natural deterrents in your yard. There are many different plants that mosquitos don’t like. Here is a great list to get you started. 12 Plants To Grow Now For A Mosquito-Free Summer (homesteadhow-to.com)

Many hosts have had luck with mosquito traps. Here are the top favorites:

Thermacell Mosquito Repeller – Click here

DynaTrap – Click here

For ponds – Mosquitoe Dunks – Click here

Here are some other great articles and resources to help rid mosquitoes:

HOW TO PROTECT BEES WHILE GETTING RID OF MOSQUITOES (Source: Treehugger) – Click to read article

3 METHODS TO CONTROL MOSQUITOES WITHOUT HARMING BEES (Source: Buddah Bee Apiary)– Click to read article

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SPRAYING FOR MOSQUITOES (Source: National Wildlife Federation) – Click to read article

HOW TO GET RID OF MOSQUITOES WITHOUT KILLING FRIENDLY POLLINATORS (Source: The Washington Post) – Click to read article

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