After a cold winter spent in the house, the assurance of warmer climate that comes with spring is something unmatched. However, the longer days, sunny skies and sweet-scented flowers of spring also come with its fair share of disadvantages – mosquitoes 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 is no defined date defining the opening or close of 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. As such, the real question is, how does one ensure he or she is prepared for mosquito season?
One effective method to keep mosquitoes away from your home is removing any stagnant water in your yard. That is because standing water attracts mosquitoes. Mosquitoes breed in still water – however the small the volume of water might be, it is sufficient for them to carry on with reproduction. As such, it is essential that you clear any rainwater that may have accumulated on your yard. You should also ensure that there is no water accumulated in buckets, flowerpots, pool covers, and pet food bowls as they are notorious for collecting rainwater. Birdbaths also make an easily breeding area for mosquitoes and such, it is critical that you get rid of these. This should be done as fast as possible because the eggs only need a few days to mature into nymphs.
On top of that, consider clearing your home’s gutters and drains. Usually, gutters get muddled with fallen leaves that have mounted up throughout fall and winter. That hold water causing the pooling of standing water which favors the thriving of mosquitoes.
Burning of incense and scented candle is also effective as mosquitoes loathe the fragrant smoke. It is a great idea placing the incense and candles near the entrance point of your home and light them up before these pests invade. You can manage to keep them away from your entry points in the first place.
Last but not least, you can call in professionals to assist you in eradicating mosquitoes. Make sure you are working with an accredited and skilled individual. During the inspection, the individual should aid you in pinpointing areas that are breeding grounds that you may have overlooked and also offer solutions to eradicate them.