Lawn maintenance doesn’t just keep your property looking great — it also keeps it mosquito-free. At Metro Sod & Seeding — offering irrigation systems in Lincoln, NE, and the surrounding areas — they’re happy to explain what steps you can take to keep these bugs out of your yard.

5 Lawn Maintenance Tips to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard

1. Get Rid of Standing Water

Mosquitoes are attracted to dark areas with still water. That’s where they lay their eggs. Therefore, you should frequently empty and replace any standing water on your property. This includes obvious fixtures like bird baths and items like empty pots lying around from old gardening projects.

2. Remove Gardening Supplies

While you’re storing your old pots, be sure to store other gardening supplies that could potentially collect water from rain or a lawn sprinkler, including watering buckets, wheelbarrows, shovels, and spades.

3. Use Essential Oils

Mixing essential oils like lavender or cinnamon into a yard spray and applying it to areas where you notice mosquitoes is a surprisingly effective treatment that will give your property a fresh scent. This is a natural approach that keeps mosquitoes away.

4. Keep Your Lawn Clean

Basic lawn maintenance can go a long way. Removing grass clippings, twigs, leaves, and berries deprives mosquitoes of potential food sources. It also makes your yard look its best.

5. Grow the Right Plants

Growing plants like catnip or marigold will produce scents that drive away mosquitoes. Ask a professional to install an irrigation system that ensures your plants receive the water they need.

At Metro Sod & Seeding, in Lincoln, NE, the lawn maintenance experts will ensure your property isn’t the kind that mosquitoes make their home in. To learn more about their services, contact them online, or call (402) 730-4421.