After being indoors throughout a cold winter, there is nothing that can be matched with the promise of warmer weather associated with spring. That being said, spring’s longer days sunny skies, as well as aromatic flowers, also come with mosquitoes which are its major significant. The blend of occasional showers and warmer weather provided a haven for the breeding of these annoying pests. Moreover, as numerous places around the country are beginning to see warmer weather stretch out during fall as well, mosquitoes also tend to lurk for extended periods now. With that in mind, while most of us think that summer is the season when mosquitoes invade our homes, for a numerous parts of the country, there are benefits in preparing all year round. There’s no definite date demarcating the start or conclusion of the mosquito season. However, what happens is that temperatures in the summer increase and go above 50 degrees which prompts the pests to get out where they stay around up to when the weather cools. So how do get ready for mosquito season?
The best practice of keeping mosquitoes out of your home is by ensuring that your yard has no still water. You want to eliminate the water as it is known to attract mosquitoes. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and even the smallest amount water available is enough for them to reproduce. With that in mind, it is best that you clear any rainwater that is amassed in the garden. Things like flower or plant pots, pool covers, empty buckets as well as pet food bowls are known to collect rainwater too, and you should ensure that you have emptied them out. Moreover, birdbaths are easy targets for these annoying pests, and you should ensure that you eliminate them. Since mosquito eggs mature fast into nymphs, you should get rid of stagnant water straightway.
Furthermore, ensure that you clear all gutters and drains in your house. Gutters are prone to clutter from the fallen leaves that accumulate all through fall and winter. That hold water causing the pooling of standing water which favors the thriving of mosquitoes.
Consider burning incense and fragranced candles as their fragrant smoke is not pleasant for mosquitoes – in fact, it chases them away. Make sure that you are positioning the incense and candle near your home’s entrance points and set them alight before mosquitoes raid. That will assist you in keeping them from entering your home.
Last but not least, you can call in professionals to assist you in eradicating mosquitoes. Ensure that the professional is skilled and licensed to handle pest removal. The professional will inspect your home, find your problem areas and suggest on solutions to get rid of the mosquito population in this article.
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