Mosquitos can be an irritating species, but they can also harm you and your family’s health. Why are they so frustrating and why do they cause so many problems? To solve the problems they cause and dispose of this infestation, you need to understand why they show up, what works to get rid of them, and how professionals can help. This will be your greatest weapon against mosquitos.
Why They Show Up:
Mosquitos are attracted to several different components within an environment. Some of these components include stagnant water, climate and seasonality, vegetation and shade, and an abundance of humans and/or animals. When there is stagnant water, the mosquitos are able to breed. The females lay eggs on the stagnant water and that is where they grow and hatch. If you have stagnant water around or near your home, that can be a big cause for a mosquito infestation. So be wary of birdbaths, unused wading or swimming pools, clogged gutters, and puddles when looking for the cause of mosquitos. As well as stagnant water, climate and seasonality will be a big factor on why you have such a problem with mosquitos. Mosquitos thrive in very warm and humid climates. With the large amount of heat and water, mosquitos grow, feed, and breed at a quicker rate, causing you to be overrun with them. There isn’t anything you can do about the climate and seasonality of your home, but it’s good to be aware of the problems they pose in the more summer-like months. This will help you better prepare for them and plan for when they are at their peak.
Another component that helps strengthen a mosquito environment is the vegetation and shade of the area. Mosquitos often find rest and safety within shady plants, hiding underneath different leaves and foliage. These plants can range from dense forests to your own backyard. So be wary of the plants on your property and how they can be used by mosquitos to your disadvantage. Additionally, what mosquitos really need to grow and breed in an environment are humans and animals. Humans and animals are the prey of mosquitos, so when there is more prey, there will be more mosquitos. Mosquitos are especially attracted to the carbon dioxide, body heat, and sweat that humans and animals give off. This can make them even more difficult to get rid of as the mosquitos will breed quicker and easier with more food to sustain them. This isn’t something you can change, but something that can help you understand them better and prepare for the issues they can cause. In an environment filled with humans and/or animals, vegetation and shade, stagnant water, and containing a warm and humid climate/season, it’s safe to assume that there will be a lot of mosquitos present or at least will be attracted to such a place and can overrun it. Understanding why they show up will help you in your efforts to get rid of these pests faster and more efficiently.
What Works To Get Rid Them:
When it comes to preventing mosquitos, there really isn’t much you can do on your own. Mosquitos are an annoying pest that can be difficult to get rid of, that’s why utilizing local pest control agencies can help you eliminate them completely. Nevertheless, there are different strategies you can use to keep them from becoming a problem on your property. One of these strategies is emptying nearby standing water regularly. Cleaning your birdbath and/or pool as well as emptying water sources as small as a water bottle cap can help you prevent nearby mosquitos from breeding on these different water sources. Another strategy you can use is maintaining your house’s exterior and adding barriers and screens to your windows and doors. When you are consistently maintaining your home’s exterior and landscaping, mosquitos will have fewer places to hide from predators and adding screens to your doors and windows will prevent them from entering your home. If you are continually cleaning out different water sources, maintaining your home’s exterior, and adding screens to your home’s windows and doors, you will make mosquito prevention so much easier. With these tools your home can be a little safer from the annoying pests mosquitos can be.
Why Professionals Can Help:
Mosquitoes can be very difficult to get rid of, especially in a very hot and humid climate/season. There are several different strategies you can use to keep them at bay, but without professional help, you can’t ensure that they’ll be completely gone. That’s why we here at Preventive Pest Control are here to help. We offer services that can help you locate different breeding grounds and rest places for mosquitos, help you treat high risk zones and deal with different infestations, and we offer follow-ups to guarantee the peace of mind knowing that mosquitos won’t continue to be a problem. Mosquitos can become a serious issue, but with professional help they can be taken care of effectively and consistently. So contact us today at (702)-829-6664 and find out how we can protect you and your family from mosquitos.
Sources:
Frequently Asked Questions, The American Mosquito Control Association, [No author and publication date listed] https://www.mosquito.org/faqs/
Sutherland, Donald J. and Crans, Wayne J., General Mosquito Biology, Rutgers, [No publication date listed] https://vectorbio.rutgers.edu/outreach/moslife.php