Very few insects drive folks as mad as a mosquito can. It's like every waking moment of their lives are meant to torment us. Luckily, there are some things we can do to limit their success.
Pro Tips (From the Pros)
As flying insects, mosquitos can be quite difficult to control. Most effective control methods need to be in place before mosquitos can establish a mature population.
All mosquito populations require standing water or flood plain to reproduce. Check to ensure there aren't any large standing water deposits on or around your home. Be sure to check your gutters and roof!
Removing standing water around your property is actually a form of pest control, and can easily be done by homeowners who are diligent. An initial inspection with a professional is recommended to help point out potential breeding sites, obvious and hidden.
Even with proper control measures in place, mosquitos will likely still be present at and around your home. Our goal is to control their population to the best of our ability, in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
Chemical treatments using ULV applications of particular pesticides can assist in helping knock down populations of mosquitos. There are also some creative mosquito traps that do a good job at managing populations at artificial breeding sites. These control methods, implemented by a professional, and the management of excess standing water around your home are the best bet for minimizing the impact of this annoying insect.
