Most of the time, when one looks at the surroundings, there are some insects in the space. These insects can be around all year long and especially during summer. They can enter through gaps in the walls or windows and live in a house for weeks. The deck and porch are the most common places where insects reside. They thrive in moist areas and are often found in wood. Here, they lay their eggs on the leaves, bark, and stems of common plants.
Insect populations have increased significantly in recent years. They cause more than $100 billion worth of damages every year globally. Insects have also become an environmental problem as they need food sources to multiply as humans do. We have compiled a list of ways that help you keep your deck & porch safe from insects.
Refresh your lighting
The porch is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors and a great place for parties or events. The deck is also a great spot to relax after a long day of work. Unfortunately, these spots are often neglected when it comes to preventing insects from coming in contact with your deck or porch.
When you think about treating your porch and deck for insects, you are likely to think of using sprays and insecticides. Although these treatments work, they can be costly and harmful to the environment when they are used improperly or without the correct safety precautions. One way to keep your decks safe from bugs without chemicals is by using lighting.
Plant a few herbs
Today’s world is evolving quickly and so should our gardening techniques. There are many types of pesticides that you can use on your plants to make sure that your garden stays safe from bugs. The best way to keep pest-free is still by planting lavender nearby to lure them away from your plants.
Outdoor herbs like thyme and oregano can be planted near other flowers or vegetables to deter flies, bugs, and other pests.
Use hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide can be used in many ways. It is a versatile chemical available in concentrations of 3 percent and 30 percent. It’s commonly used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. In this article, we will list some of the ways you can use it at your home to keep your deck and porch safe from insects without the need to spray chemicals or pesticides.
There are several ways you can use hydrogen peroxide on your home’s deck or porch that don’t involve using harmful chemicals on the wood or other surfaces. The chemicals are only effective when they come into contact with wood and other surfaces, which would leave stains behind if left untreated for too long of a time frame.
Conclusion
In terms of numbers, bugs account for 68% of what kills humans. That is more than any other wildlife! They can ruin our deck and porch which is why we need to be extra cautious about how we keep them out.
