As it gets warmer outside, you and your family will want to spend time outdoors. Mosquitoes are everywhere, and Denver is not an exception. These pests can ruin an enjoyable time spent outside. Also, they carry diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, and Zika virus. However, with some knowledge and prevention, your property will be mosquito-free. To ensure you can make the most out of outdoor activities, here are pest control tips you can consider:
Eliminate Standing Water
Stagnant water is the breeding ground for mosquitoes. Eliminating sources of standing water means mosquitoes won’t have a breeding site to lay their eggs. Make sure to keep your bird baths and children’s pool empty. Clean and treat outdoor water containers such as ponds and fountains regularly with a larvicide. In addition, check the yard for anything that can collect water such as old tires, buckets, and toys. Mosquitoes do not need plenty of water to grow their offspring.
Repair Plumbing Leaks
Because mosquitoes can breed in small puddles, you need to repair any leaks around the yard. This could mean repairing leaks from a faucet or hose or regrading the yard to ensure water does not pool. Clean the rain gutters regularly and ensure water runoff is directed away from the foundation of your house.
Trim the Lawn Regularly
If you want your yard to be free from mosquitoes, you need to properly maintain your lawn. You do not need to be out there daily to tend the lawn, but you should keep things trimmed and tidy.
Mosquitoes can live in vegetation such as tall grasses. So, you should mow and trim the yard regularly and prune or get rid of overgrown branches.
Use Bug Bulbs
Mosquitoes are more drawn to some types of light than others. To prevent an infestation, you must change your outdoor light bulbs. The light that bug bulbs emit is less attractive to these pests than the light from standard bulbs. This reduces the mosquito population in your yard.
Keep the Landscape Dry
Mosquitoes spend like to rest in damp, humid vegetation. These pests have thin skin that tends to dry out quickly. Maintaining dry vegetation in the landscaping will force mosquitoes to find another place to rest. Get rid of unnecessary vegetation and broadleaf plants and water the plants early in the morning.
Eliminating breeding sites and making resting places undesirable for mosquitoes will prevent mosquitoes from living near your property. However, these steps will not take them out of the yard. If you get plenty of rain, mosquitoes may still invade your property, even if you have eliminated breeding sites and moisture. In this case, you need to contact a mosquito exterminator to address your mosquito problem.
Call in the Professionals
If you have tried everything to prevent mosquitoes from infesting your home and you are still dealing with mosquitoes, it’s time to contact the experts. Pest exterminators can develop a customized treatment plan that targets the mosquito-infested areas on your property. Also, they can help with other pest issues to keep your property free of any pests year-round.
