How to kill mosquitoes naturally

We’ll help you take back your patio with these tips.

Clint Williams

Mosquito-borne diseases kill about 1 million people worldwide every year — so it’s not just the buzzing you should be worried about. (Photo: KeongDaGreat/Shutterstock)

Ahhhh. The sounds of summer: the crash of ocean waves, the crackle and bang of Fourth of July fireworks, the sizzle of burgers on the grill.

Unfortunately, the sounds of summer also include the whine of pesky mosquitoes. But there’s plenty you can do to turn down the volume of that buzz so you can enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer…