When you spend time outside, you don’t want mosquitoes bugging you. To keep these pests away, you can create a repellent zone using plant-based insecticides. These repellent zones will act as a barrier, helping to deter mosquito activity. Check out how to create a mosquito repellent zone.
What is a Repellent Zone?
Plant-based insecticide sprays provide contact kill and residual repellency protection. The repellent properties found in these products can help to create a repellent zone. The residue left behind after treating an area creates a protective barrier. Insects that come near the area are repelled by the plant essential oil vapors, offering protection for an extended period of time. Repellent granules also offer this same protection. The plant oils found in the granules will help to repel pests from the area.
Creating a Repellent Zone with a Mosquito Fogger
Mosquito foggers can help to create a repellent zone. Our Mosquito Fogger kills mosquitoes and provides up to seven days of repellent zone residual protection. It can help to protect decks, porches, patios, and other small outdoor gathering areas.
Tips for Using Mosquito Fogger
- Spray surfaces and vegetation where mosquitoes are likely to harbor including plant leaves and dense foliage.
- Focus on dark and humid areas like under decks.
- Before spending time outside, spray near decks, porches, and patios, allowing a few minutes for the product to take effect.
- You can also spray outdoor screens.
- Spray from about three feet away in a slow, sweeping motion.
- Spray when the air is calm. If there’s a breeze, you’ll want to spray in the same direction as the wind.
- If it rains, reapplication will be needed.
Creating a Repellent Zone with a Mosquito Repellent Canister
Our ‘Skeet-R-Shield Mosquito Repellent Canister can also help to protect your outdoor seating area. The granules contain plant oils designed to effectively repel mosquitoes. The easy-to-use canister is portable and reusable. It’s ideal for patios, decks, pool areas, picnic sites, campsites, and other outdoor seating areas.
Tips for Using ‘Skeet-R-Shield
- ‘Skeet-R-Shield protects an area up to about 250 sq ft (16'x16'). If treating a larger area, use additional canisters.
- To activate the canister, simply remove the lid.
- Place the canister on a table or similar surface, near where people are congregating.
- For best results, put the lid on and shake the canister every three hours. Remove the lid to continue using it.
- To extend the effective life of the product, replace the lid tightly when not in use.
- If a breeze is present, place the canister upwind from where you are gathering.
- Granules can also be spread over the ground to protect your outdoor seating area.
Sharing your yard with mosquitoes isn’t any fun. Creating a mosquito repellent zone will help to protect your space from these pests. If you’re dealing with mosquitoes, we have your back! For a more environmentally and family-friendly solution, check out our mosquito control products.