How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Doggy Door Naturally With Pet-Safe Plants
By Bob Crane, Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
(Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified)
Doggy Doors, Summer Bugs, and Pet-Safe Plants: Creating a Natural Mosquito Barrier I recently installed a doggy door in my office, and as things started heating up this summer, a thought crossed my mind:“Am I about to invite every mosquito, fly, and crawling bug in Wisconsin straight into my office?”Anyone with a pet door has probably wondered the same thing. Even with magnetic flaps and weather seals, small gaps and constant pet traffic can create an easy entry point for mosquitoes and other insects. Since I’d rather avoid spraying harsh chemicals around my dogs, I started researching natural solutions.That led me to an interesting idea:What if I planted dog-friendly, mosquito-repelling plants around the outside of the doggy door?As it turns out, there are several plants that may help ...
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