Stop Mosquitoes Before They Start This Spring

Mosquitoes keep the Vulcan Termite and Pest Control team very busy when spring rolls around. As your garden begins to come back to life and winter comes to a close, it’s important to start looking out for signs of mosquitoes. These tiny biters can be more than just an annoyance. Mosquitoes are carriers of diseases like the West Nile Virus, which has wreaked havoc on Alabama the last few years.

In this post we’ll provide helpful tips for preventing a mosquito infestation in your garden before spring starts.

Consider How You Water Your Garden

Mosquitoes need water to reproduce. They lay their eggs in water, and that’s where larvae hang out until they become adults. You may be thinking that if you don’t have a pond or water source nearby that mosquitoes won’t be shacking up at your place, but unfortunately that doesn’t mean you’re entirely safe.

Mosquitoes have been around for more than 30 million years, and in that time they’ve developed a lot of skills for seeking out humans to drink from and places to hide. It doesn’t take much water for mosquitoes to breed. All they need is a little standing water for the eggs to lay low in. That means simply overwatering your garden can create the perfect conditions for a female mosquito just emerging from a long winter  break.

Clean Up Your Landscaping

Consider doing a little “spring cleaning” outdoors before spring officially starts. Look for places in your yard where standing water could become an issue and create a home for mosquitoes. Remedy the situation as soon as you find it to prevent these pests from spreading.

• Low spots
• Tree Holes
• Areas around spouts
• Under outdoor drains and hoses
• Planters and pots
• Rain barrels

Pay Careful Attention to Water Fixtures

Mosquitoes thrive in standing water. As long as you don’t let the water stop flowing, your ponds, fountains and other water features should stay mosquito-free. If your pump or filters break fix them ASAP. Mosquitoes don’t need long to lay their eggs.

If you have a pond without a fountain to keep the water moving use a natural mosquito repellent instead. Fish eat mosquito larvae, so stocking your pond should help keep it free of mosquitoes.

Get Professional Help with Mosquitoes

Professional pest control companies like Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. offer treatment packages that specifically target mosquitoes. These mosquito treatments are designed to stop biting and breeding adult mosquitoes from doing damage. They also treat areas where eggs and larvae lie in order to stop more mosquitoes from emerging. Your pest control technician will come up with a customized treatment plan and help you determine what situations are making mosquitoes choose your yard for a breeding ground.

Springtime is when eggs will start hatching, so now is the time to get rid of mosquitoes before they even have a chance to bug you!

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