Enjoy the Blooming Outdoors without Mosquitoes this Spring

A collaboration with Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants

A vibrant field of yellow flowers against a clear blue sky, capturing the beauty of nature in full bloom.

 

Spring showers ☔️ + Warm weather 🌞 = Mosquitoes 🦟

California drought tolerant plants 🌱 = Less mosquitoes! 🙌🏽

Free your home of mosquito-breeding containers 💧 and wear repellent 🏡

 Mosquitoes are weak fliers that love cool, shady plants that they can rest in.
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3 Secrets to Melt Away a Mosquito-filled Yard 🧊

Secret #1: Let the breeze flow, and the sunshine spill. 🌞

Mosquitoes like shady areas that protect them from the sun and wind 💨

Trim your plants for a breezy, sun-filled, and mosquito-free yard! 🏠

 

A close-up of white flowers against a bright blue sky with some clouds, showcasing spring beauty and nature.

Secret #2: Grow a beautiful, green, California garden. 🌼

 Naturally airy and light, California plants attact less mosquitoes than the common tropical plants we see in many SoCal yards. 🌳

From saving money on water to enjoying your mosquito-free yard again, the benefits of California natives plants are endless! 🦋

 

 Check out our curated list of California native plants!

 

Some examples of California plants:

A vibrant garden featuring pink flowers, orange poppies, and lush greenery, with people visible in the background.
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A close-up of small blue flowers with delicate petals and green foliage in the background.
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A vibrant yellow flower with a central cluster of stamens, surrounded by green leaves and buds, set against a blurred background.
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Close-up of pink and white flowers clustered with green leaves, showcasing delicate blossoms and budding floral elements.
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A cluster of purple flowering plants with fuzzy texture, surrounded by green foliage and a natural landscape.
A vibrant garden featuring pink flowers, orange poppies, and lush greenery, with people visible in the background.
A close-up of small blue flowers with delicate petals and green foliage in the background.
A vibrant yellow flower with a central cluster of stamens, surrounded by green leaves and buds, set against a blurred background.
Close-up of pink and white flowers clustered with green leaves, showcasing delicate blossoms and budding floral elements.
A cluster of purple flowering plants with fuzzy texture, surrounded by green foliage and a natural landscape.

Secret #3: Do a spring (mosquito) clean. 🧹

Mosquitoes like cool, shady plants... and they also love stagnant water! 🦟

Scan your happy home for any containers that can hold water and Tip'NToss them to make sure baby birds are the only hatchlings in your yard this spring. 🐣

 

Examples of mosquito-breeding containers:

A collection of potted plants in various pots, arranged on a shelf, with some gardening tools and decorative items nearby.
pots, garage, plants, buckets, other miscellaneous items
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The image shows various garden items: plastic buckets, pots, a black bag, and plants on grass.
A collection of potted plants in various pots, arranged on a shelf, with some gardening tools and decorative items nearby.
pots, garage, plants, buckets, other miscellaneous items
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The image shows various garden items: plastic buckets, pots, a black bag, and plants on grass.
A vibrant field of colorful tulips in various shades, creating a picturesque spring scene filled with blooms.
The image is a logo of the Theodore Payne Foundation, featuring an orange poppy and the text "for Wild Flowers & Native Plants, Inc."