Takeaway & Next Steps
Eliminating mosquito magnets transforms your backyard into a safer, more relaxing retreat. By removing water-trapping foliage and opening dense canopies, you stop insect breeding at the source.
Take these three immediate actions this weekend to secure your landscape:
1. Audit Your Garden: Inspect your yard for the 10 problem plants, especially bromeliads, dense ivy, and cupped hostas.
2. Treat Trapped Water: Apply Bti granules to all standing birdbaths, water gardens, and water-holding plant reservoirs.
3. Prune for Airflow: Trim back overgrown hedge bottoms to let natural breezes sweep across your outdoor living zones.
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