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No one likes to have their morning breast stroke interrupted by a run-in with a floating beetle, fly, or bee. While you can tackle insects in your pool with a skimmer in the short-term, they tend to simply reemerge. To prevent pests from entering your pool in the first place, follow these three tips.

How to Deter Insects from Your Pool 

1. Install a Pool Cover

When you’re not using your pool, use a cover. Today’s pool covers are simple to slide on and off and will keep backswimmers, water striders, and other common bugs from diving into the water. As an added bonus, covers help keep dirt, leaves, pollen, and other debris out.

2. Regular Maintenance

poolBugs will flock to your pool to feed on food sources like algae, other bugs, leaves, and other debris. To rid your pool of grit and grime, clean it regularly by hand or with a pressure-side cleaner. You should also clean out your filter on a regular basis.

Additionally, maintaining optimal chlorine levels and a balanced pH can deter mosquitoes and other pests. Test your levels regularly to ensure your water is up to par.

3. Maintain Your Landscape

To curb the number of bugs in your pool, you also need to work on mitigating their presence in the rest of your yard. Since many insects love tall, moist grass, palm fronds, and other debris, maintain an uncluttered and mowed lawn at all times. Never leave food outside, and tightly seal all garbage cans. You can also install an insect repellent device nearby, or grow potent plants like marigold, rosemary, sage, and lavender, which help stave off mosquitoes.

 

For the support you need to maintain a clean, insect-free pool, consult Troy, MO’s experts. The Pool Guys offers the reliable repair, cleaning, and maintenance services you need to maintain a functional, sparkling-clean aquatic space. For over 30 years, the pool contractors have provided the in-depth, quality care and support locals rely on. To learn more, visit the business online or call (636) 462-7665.

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