Mosquitoes are some of the most common pests Granbury residents will see around their yards this summer. You won’t notice them resting on your property, but they'll appear and bite around dawn and dusk. In addition to being annoying, some species can spread illnesses when they bite, making them a health concern on your property.
If you don’t get rid of these pests, they’ll continue biting every time you enter or exit your house during their active hours. Fortunately, Granbury pest control professionals can remove them and keep others from arriving, enabling you to enjoy your yard. Read further to learn about mosquitoes and how to keep them away from your home.
Understanding Mosquito Behavior: The First Step To Mosquito-Proofing
The first step to preventing mosquitoes around your Granbury yard is understanding why they’re there in the first place. While males refuse blood, females require it to produce eggs. They can sense when people are around if they’re wearing dark colors and exhaling carbon dioxide, making these factors common attractants.
Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in water, so they require moisture. These pests are most active when the temperature is around 80°F but dehydrate in direct sunlight, so they hide in tall grass or brush to avoid this problem. Understanding these behaviors can help you repel mosquitoes from your yard.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases: How These Insects Pose A Serious Danger
Many Granbury residents consider mosquitoes nuisances but not dangerous. Most species don’t spread illnesses and are relatively harmless when they bite. However, some types of mosquitoes in Texas can spread various diseases to people, making them a health concern.
When female mosquitoes bite to obtain blood for reproduction, some species can spread multiple illnesses to people, including:
- West Nile virus
- Dengue
- Tularemia
- Chikungunya
- Encephalitis
The West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease spread in the United States. Most people with this virus don't show symptoms, but it can make people sick. Avoiding mosquitoes on your Granbury property will help you avoid this problem.
Prevention Is Key: Tips And Tricks To Deter Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are tiny and hide during most parts of the day, making them hard to identify. The best way to avoid the potentially dangerous species is to keep all mosquitoes from your property. A mosquito-less environment will also make your home more comfortable during dawn and dusk, enabling you to enjoy the outdoors during these hours.
As previously mentioned, these pests look for yards that provide shade and moisture. Eliminating these attractants will help to keep mosquitoes away from your yard. Some tips to prevent mosquito infestations on your Granbury property include:
- Remove standing water from your yard
- Keep your grass cut short
- Eliminate excess vegetation
- Install screens on doors and windows
These tips can reduce the number of mosquitoes in your yard, but they won’t remove them. Mosquito control professionals can eliminate the pests and prevent larger infestations.
Total Mosquito Control: How Professionals Ensure Long-Lasting Results
Removing attractants will discourage mosquitoes from invading your property, but only dependable pest control professionals have the tools and techniques to provide long-lasting results. Wise/Chem Safe Pest Control offers a monthly mosquito control program from April through September when these pests are most active. We’ll apply an application to your vegetation, grass, and bushes to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard.
Our proven system will remove most mosquitoes on your property and keep others from invading. By providing applications monthly, we’ll keep ahead of these pests, ensuring they stay away from your house. Call us today to keep mosquitoes away from your Granbury home.
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