Gardening: Tired of mozzies in your garden?

Contrary to common belief, so-called mosquito-repellent plants’ effectiveness is either useless or limited. Photo: 123rf.com

To effectively and safely eliminate mosquitoes, it is essential to destroy their breeding grounds in your garden. This requires a thorough search of habitats or potential breeding sites. There are no shortcuts to this. Key actions include:

1. Drain stagnant water: Empty containers such as plant saucers, toys, and buckets that hold water, as even at 1-2mm depth, they can breed mosquitoes. Flip containers to prevent water accumulation. After rainfall, inspect for water collection in natural cavities, such as tree holes.