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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

Don't give mosquitoes a 'free nursery' – this simple, non-toxic trick is the 'single most effective mosquito prevention strategy', pros say

A leafy sunny garden with a large pool house, pool and loungers .

If there's one summer pest that promises the most annoyance, it's mosquitoes. But how can you keep them at bay during warm summer evenings spent outdoors?

One of the most effective ways is also the most simple: Eliminating standing water in your backyard, balcony or window areas.

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