Avoid the bite! The temperature in Denton, MD today reached 80 degrees and we have more rain on the horizon. These conditions will soon give way to mosquitoes laying eggs and hatching. While it is annoying that mosquitoes bite us and cause itchy lumps, mosquito borne illness is always a concern to many. There is something you can do today to start mosquito proofing your property.
Empty mosquito breeding sites
You may have heard people talk about mosquitoes only needing a thimble full of water to breed in. This paints a fine picture, but lets get practical. Where on your property will mosquitoes likely breed? To answer that we must learn something about the lifecycle of mosquitoes. They start out as eggs either laid in standing water or areas prone to flood, depending on the species.
The next stage is larva, called “wrigglers” feed off of bacteria, protozoa, decayed vegetation and algae. The “wriggler” sits close to the surface of the water utilizing a breathing tube to periodically get air. This is why they prefer stagnant, stale water. Now that we know what sites they want to breed in, we are now able to do a proper inspection and limit breeding sites on our property.
after rain
After a rain storm it is good practice to do an inspection of your property and dump out any standing water you find. Typical sites are as follows: Buckets, containers, tarps that hold water, planters, tree holes, bird baths, splash guards, tires and tire swings, open trash cans with no lid, tire ruts in a yard, and other areas that hold water.
Limit your time outdoors
Mosquitoes bite the most at dawn and dusk. While this is usually the time most people want to be outside, its a good idea to limit your time outdoors during these hours. There are some mosquito species who will readily bite during the daytime.
is mosquito control right for you?
Another option is to look into getting mosquito control for your property. Many people wonder how mosquito control even works. Mosquitoes are not strong fliers and have to rest often. During the daytime most mosquito species will rest in shaded areas to avoid the hot and dry sun.
Our treatment targets these areas where mosquitoes rest and spend most of their time. The treatment will kill the mosquitoes present and then repel other mosquitoes from wanting to rest in those areas. Typical areas include under leaves of trees, inside shrubs, under decks, and wood lines.
During the inspection we also look for mosquito breeding sites which is either standing water or areas where water will eventually stand. Treatment of these areas will prevent mosquitoes from emerging as adults. We also offer mosquito trap services that can help with properties that do not have too many resting or breeding areas. Traps work by utilizing an insect growth regulator in the trap that will prevent mosquitoes from emerging as adults.
what to expect
After you call Virtues Professional Pest Control LLC 443-988-1228, you will receive a quote to sign over the phone to confirm the pricing and to start the services. I will come out to treat your property as soon as possible. It is possible to get same day service in many cases if the program is set up early in the day.
When I arrive I will clean up the service area of the yard and inspect for mosquito breeding areas and resting area. Breeding areas are treated with a larvicide. Resting areas get treated with specialized equipment to deliver the product to the underside of leaves and inside of shrubs where mosquitoes rest.
You should notice a large reduction in mosquitoes after a treatment. Treatment intervals happen between 23-30 days. This is to renew the barrier as it is breaking down. If a break down in the barrier happens before the treatment interval, Virtues Professional Pest Control LLC will come out to retreat in between.
Call, Text or Email today! 443-988-1228 Virtuesprofessionalpest@gmail.com