Make your Labour Day free of annoying bugs
Mosquitoes, wasps and ants can quickly turn a picnic into an unpleasant experience. To make your outdoor party pest-free, the experts at Pest HQ suggest the following:
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Minimize mosquitoes. In the days and weeks leading up to Labour Day, mosquito-proof your yard.
Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water, so toss and tip water-holding vessels like bird baths, tarps, plant saucers, metal fire pits and kiddie pools every other day, so eggs don’t hatch. A few hours before the party, spray non-toxic garlic oil to repel mosquitoes.
- Eliminate wasps. In late summer, yellow jacket wasp populations peak. If you have a nest nearby, they’ll attack your food and drink, making outdoor dining impossible.
Getting rid of wasps requires preparation. Pest HQ offers proven steps to reclaim your backyard oasis. This includes using the best products in Canada to kill and trap wasps (with a discounted product bundle available).
- Deter ants. Without a doubt, ants are outdoor party poopers. Pavement ants and odorous house ants can show up by the thousands to take your food. European fire ants are even worse. They nest in the lawn and sting people who get too close.
Pest HQ offers step-by-step help to get rid of outdoor ants and to prevent future ant problems. It also sells the best DIY ant killers in Canada, including a discounted product bundle.
Need help making your yard pest-free this summer? Contact the experts at Pest HQ!
Read more:
How to mosquito-proof your yard
How to get rid of wasps and hornets
How to get rid of ants outside
