Mosquitoes can carry diseases, but chemical pesticides used to eradicate them can be harmful to the environment. If you'd like to get rid of mosquitoes without resorting to toxic chemicals, these suggestions for how to get rid of mosquitoes organically may interest you.

Mosquitoes multiply quickly, and are difficult to get rid of completely. There are organic methods you can use to get rid of mosquitoes, however. Any technique will be more effective if you can convince your neighbors to work with you;mosquitoes don't respect property lines.

Remove sources of water where mosquitoes might breed (Creative Commons photo by SheepBack Cabin)

• 200 mosquitoes can hatch from a tablespoon of water, so it's important to remove any places were water can accumulate.

1. Mow your grass regularly, and weed your garden.
2. Don't keep old tires around.
3. Keep your gutters clear of debris so water doesn't accumulate.
4. Clean your bird bath daily.

• Some plants have odors that naturally repel mosquitoes. Including these in your garden can send mosquitoes scurrying for your neighbor's yard.

1. Basil
2. Lemon Grass
3. Citronella
4. Rosemary
5. Catnip
6. Marigolds
7. Garlic
8. Mums

• Although people are food for mosquitoes, mosquitoes are food for bats, birds, and fish. Stock a fish pond, build bat houses, and put out bird feeders to enlist natural predators as additional ground troops in your battle against mosquitoes.

1. Stock ponds and creeks with fish.
2. Build bat houses.
3. Make your yard bird friendly, by providing food and nesting areas.

• Introduction
• Step 1: Stop Breeding Mosquitoes
• Step 2: Plant Natural Mosquito Repellents
• Step 3: Encourage Mosquito Predators