An even bigger problem than mosquitoes being a nuisance is that we unknowingly invite them onto our properties by creating favorable conditions for them and their offspring. While some property owners here in Appleton, WI know that mosquitoes are attracted to water, not everyone is aware they need water to breed.
Almost every property owner unsuspectingly invites these pests in one way or another. Three of the most common things that invite mosquitoes to your property include stagnant water, old leaf piles, and clogged gutters. The quicker you address these hot spots, the sooner you can get relief from these pests!
1. Standing Water is a Mosquito Magnet
Since mosquito larvae can’t develop in moving water, female mosquitoes are constantly looking for standing water. Ponds, pet water bowls, birdbaths, and even the few drops of rainwater atop your garbage bins often fit the bill and can attract hundreds of mosquitoes. The best way to avoid turning everyday items into mosquito magnets is to rid each area of standing water.
Here’s what removing common mosquito magnets from your property looks like:
2. Mosquitoes Love those Leaf Piles
Mosquitoes actively seek protection from the wind because it blows them off course, so they try to avoid the elements when possible. One way they do this is by hiding in leaf piles. The leaf piles provide cover from the elements and often contain just enough moisture for the larvae to develop. Mosquitoes can lay hundreds of eggs on a single leaf containing just a few drops of water.
The best way to keep mosquitoes from congregating in your leaf piles is to completely remove the leaves from your yard. Whether you pick up the rake yourself or hire a company to handle it, it is important to stay on top of the leaf coverage during the fall season.
3. Clogged Gutters & Drains Attract Mosquitoes
Clogged drains or gutters cause water to accumulate. In turn, this attracts swarms of mosquitoes seeking stagnant water. Since gutters and drains are so easy for property owners to overlook, they’re a go-to mosquito hang out.
The best way to prevent mosquitoes from camping out in your gutters or drains is to check them regularly. If you find debris clogging your drains, you can remove these obstructions by flushing your gutters to keep them clean.
Send those mosquitoes packing with our mosquito control service. Call us today!
Nearly every property owner is bound to experience the nuisance of mosquitoes. The key to limiting their presence is to take preventative measures so you don’t roll out a welcome mat and invite them to your property. You can do this by implementing the strategies we’ve just shared. Of course, your most effective option is hiring a
mosquito control service to exterminate them through ongoing treatments.
Our mosquito management treatments have substantially decreased the number of mosquitoes on our customers’ properties. We launch our mosquito management program here in Appleton, Green Bay, Bellevue, and nearby areas in Wisconsin every year in May. Contact us today at
920-634-6780 to schedule your enrollment in our mosquito control program.
