Water features are a popular trend, and for home owners they can certainly boost the value and appearance of their garden. But they can also attract rodents and bugs. Here are a few ways to keep unwanted pests from getting into your garden after installing a water feature:
Keep fish in your water garden
Mosquitoes are a common problem in the warm months and with sitting water; fountains and other water features are often popular places for them to lay their eggs. If you like to sit outside and enjoy the serenity of your garden, the last thing you want to do is deal with a mosquito infestation. Therefore, if you have a pond, one thing you can do is purchase fish from your local aquarium shop and release them into the pond. As the mosquitoes lay their eggs on the surface of the pond, your fish will eat the eggs before they hatch, preventing their population growth and eventually they will go away.
A professional from a business like Watergarden World can also assist you in getting fish for a pond.
Do regular cleaning and maintenance
Another way to avoid mosquitoes and other worms, caterpillars, spiders or bugs that are attracted to moisture is to make sure you are doing regular cleaning and maintenance of your backyard water features. If you have a fountain or water feature that has running water, you won't have to worry about mosquitoes because they are unable to lay their eggs on running water. However, if you have a leak that is creating stagnant pools of water, the mosquitoes and other bugs can be attracted to these areas. They will lead to both your discomfort and also potentially the declining health of your plants and trees in your garden, as many bugs feed off of your soil, trees and any vegetables you may be growing. What's more, using pesticides to fight the presence of bugs can also be harmful to both you and your garden. So regular maintenance ensures that such leaks that attract the pests do not occur; professionals in water gardening can help check your water garden for any leaks and other maintenance.
Prevent rodents from getting into your garden
Rodents often seek out areas where there is the presence of water in the event that their water source dries out. Having a garden and a water feature gives them food and water to sustain themselves. During the day, most water features will be protected by the presence of birds in the garden. However, at night, nocturnal rodents like mice and rats will likely visit your garden, whether your water feature is running or still. In this situation, the only way to prevent them from getting into your garden is to consult a pest control company to help you fight the rodents.
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