Summer Barbecue

Invite the Girls and Guys, Reduce the Flies and Mosquitos

It's a summer weekend and the neighborhood is abuzz with the latest at your backyard barbecue. But, you don't want that party ruined because of the buzz of flies present in summer months. To help reduce flies and mosquitos around your patio:

* Keep all meat products, plates and utensils covered tightly until the food is ready for grilling.

* Keep grill lids down except to flip meat and veggies.

* Remove all sources of standing/stagnant water near your home.

* Tip bird baths of water weekly, fill standing mud puddles, clean drains and gutters, tip potted plant saucers.

* Don't over water your yard; set automatic sprinklers and irrigators back to less frequent watering.

* Remove dog and cat droppings from your yard prior to the party.

* Keep trashcans and recycle bins covered with tight fitting lids and at a distance from your patio.

* A fan blowing a gentle breeze over cooking, prep , and eating surfaces will keep flies at bay.

* Where safety is less of a concern, change light bulbs from white to yellow on your patio. (Most flying insects do not perceive wavelenghts of yellow and will not be attracted; this will also reduce the number of spiders present).

* Angle all exterior lights away from the grill and picnic areas.

* Keep screens in good repair.

* Now is the time to give us a call for advice with lingering fly and mosquito issues.

Enjoy a fly-free picnic this summer with family and friends!