In Parkland, the weather is hot and humid throughout most of the year; this means many residential properties are at risk of having a mosquito infestation at some point. Mosquitoes are known to be one of the deadliest pests in the world and pose several health risks to both people and animals.
Mosquitoes are also one of the most annoying pests and can completely ruin all of your outdoor plans this year. At GOTBUGSIKILL, we know how to do more than just eliminate mosquitoes; we know how to get down to the root of the problem and eliminate any factors that could attract mosquitoes to your property. Here is a look at the best way to achieve total mosquito control in Parkland.
Are All Mosquitoes The Same?
There are several types of mosquitoes found in this part of Florida. While most mosquitoes have similar characteristics, each species comes in different sizes and colors. They also have different behaviors and are known to spread different types of diseases.
Mosquitoes don’t only have differences throughout the species, but male and female mosquitoes also have some unique differences as well. For example, female mosquitoes are the only ones that bite people and animals. Male mosquitoes don’t require a blood meal. Sometimes, female mosquitoes eat the same diet as males, which mainly consists of plant nectar. However, when the female is ready to reproduce, she will need to take a blood meal to have enough protein to produce eggs.
In addition to taking a blood meal, female mosquitoes also require at least a few inches of water to lay their eggs in or near. For the egg to hatch, it must be completely submerged in water. All mosquitoes spend the first part of their lives underwater. They will eventually go through metamorphosis, where they will grow a pair of wings and fly away when they reach full maturity.
Regularly inspecting your home by a mosquito control expert can help ensure no water or other mosquito attractants around your home.
The More Mosquitoes The More Risk For Dangerous Diseases
If your yard has suddenly become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, you could be putting your health and your family’s at risk. When a mosquito drinks blood from an animal, they could become infected with any disease or virus that the animal has. If the infected mosquito bites you, it could spread these dangerous illnesses to you.
Some of the most common mosquito-borne diseases reported to our local mosquito control experts include West Nile virus, yellow fever, and Zika virus. The more mosquitoes you have around your property, the more likely you will have a few disease-ridden mosquitoes hanging around you when you go outside.
What’s The Best Way To Keep Mosquitoes Away From My Yard?
Throughout the years, our mosquito exterminators have inspected yards with standing water, tall grass, and other things known to attract mosquitoes to the homeowner’s property. These flying insects like to hang out in yards with plenty of shade, water, and warm temperatures. To ensure that there is nothing in your yard that will attract mosquitoes, you should take these steps:
Eliminate any standing water from your yard.
Remove any old tires, lawn equipment, or other objects that might hold rainwater.
Cut the grass in your yard often to ensure it does not grow over six inches long.
The best way to keep mosquitoes away from your property is to have a customized prevention plan. Consult a local cockroach control expert for a specialized elimination and prevention plan tailored to your individual needs.
Bite Prevention Tips: Protecting Yourself From Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are most active when the sun is rising and setting. Avoid going outside at dusk and dawn if you want to avoid mosquitoes. You should also wear mosquito repellent outdoors and ensure no tears or rips in your window and door screens.
The best way to ensure you don’t get bitten by mosquitoes is to have your yard professionally treated by the experts at GOTBUGSIKILL. Our Parkland mosquito exterminators will meticulously inspect your property to find out how severe the mosquito invasion is. We will then devise a uniquely designed plan that will provide long-term mosquito protection. Give us a call today to schedule your inspection.
