Summer is the season for water bugs, humidity-loving mosquitoes, pesky flies, and other insects. There’s nothing worse than pesky insects buzzing and crawling around while you’re enjoying your swimming pool. With the warm weather insects and bugs swarm swimming pools, invading your life and swimming time. If you are a pool owner then you know the importance of keeping a pool bug-free. In this blog, we are sharing tips to keep your pool free of bugs with both prevention methods and thorough cleaning methods.

• Protect the pool: Mosquitoes and most bugs are drawn to still water so run your pump for 4 hours a day in Winter to keep the water cycling and prevent stagnation.

• Maintain the chemical balance: It is important to keep your pool adequately chlorinated, especially as the summer heat draws new insects to your backyard. Chlorine tablets are an effective way to kill water bugs. If your pool is correctly chemically balanced and you have an effective filtration system, it will deter bugs.

• Use a skimmer: Use the tried and tested method of scooping bugs that stay on the surface of the water with a net or skimmer. Even though it’s time-consuming, it is an effective way to eliminate bugs as dead bugs attract more bugs.

• Remove algae: It is recommended to brush your pool and scrub down to remove algae spots and sediment. A regular maintenance regime will break the cycle that causes these algae outbreaks. Using a good vacuum to suck up organic debris will make for a good deterrent for bug growth.

• Reduce plants around the pool: Hanging foliage and shrubs will attract bugs in droves, so trim any overhanging branches. Don’t allow any leaves or trash to float on the surface of your swimming pool. These can cause a lot of damage to the fiberglass pool and make it harder for you to clean it, which may even result in algae growth.

• Use good pool products: By using some of these easy tips and tricks you can ensure your pool is clean and healthy for your family to use throughout the warm weather. Get rid of water bugs from your swimming pool and make it healthy by using a good quality pool cleaner. Robotic cleaners, vacuum cleaners, and suction side cleaners are good options for you to consider to keep your pool sparkling clean. Secondly, you can use chemicals available easily to keep your swimming pool clean and healthy as part of regular home pool maintenance. Do not forget to regularly replace your filter, especially if it has been there for a long time. Otherwise, there may be problems due to algae growth on the filter which can cause algae blooms in the water tank of your home swimming pool.

• Vacuum the pool: By regular vacuuming, you can see a big difference in how clean your water and pool look. It is the best way to get rid of waterbugs along with AlgiGuard. If you have pets then use the right attachments to get rid of pet hair from water or else you will notice it floating on the surface.

• Keep your pool patio clean: Composters containing kitchen scraps like vegetable peels, fruit, grass clippings and more should be kept far away from the pool. Empty bins and BBQ grills should also be kept at a distance from the pool as food and grease can entice bugs to the pool area.

• Organise a Professional Pool Cleaner To Maintain Your Pool: Maintaining a pool all year round can be a tough task. If all this sounds a little overwhelming, get in touch with Everclear Pools SA and schedule regular services. Maintaining your pool throughout the year will save you time, money, energy, and avoid a green unsightly pool. Our expert service technicians are here to make your life easier and keep your pool looking sparkling clean for longer. For affordable, high-quality professional pool cleaning in Adelaide, contact our team today!