Why Mosquitoes Can Still Be Active in Bayshore Gardens During the Fall

Most people love fall for pumpkin spice and all kinds of spooky fun. Others love it because it means mosquito season is over. Unfortunately, the warm stretches we experience here in Florida can allow mosquitoes to remain active well into the fall months. 

That’s where our team at Mosquito Squad Plus comes in to provide Bayshore Gardens mosquito control. We know you don’t want to deal with mosquitoes any longer than you have to, which is why we provide recurring treatments during the season that help keep you protected into September and October.

What Keeps Mosquito Populations Going

Mosquitoes are especially active in spring and summer because they need standing water to breed. Depending on the species, mosquitoes lay eggs on or near standing water, allowing their populations to grow. But standing water isn’t the only resource keeping them going.

Adult mosquitoes need shaded resting areas where they can rest during warm, sunny days, and irrigation ditches and rain (which create more standing water) can help them continue their breeding cycles. 

Fall Breeding Spots Homeowners Often Miss

Since mosquitoes don’t need much water to breed and lay eggs, most homes have spots around the yard that homeowners often miss. The most common breeding sources include planters, buckets, toys, tarps, birdbaths, drains, and other containers that hold water.

Gutters are also important to check because, while they’re designed to drain, they can collect leaves and other organic matter that can clog them and prevent proper drainage.

Steps to Reduce Mosquito Pressure Around the Yard

If you’re trying to reduce mosquitoes on your property yourself, make sure you complete these key tasks. A few we recommend include:

• Checking for standing water
• Trimming dense vegetation where practical
• Maintaining screens

If you’re planning outdoor activities during the fall, we recommend doing so with mosquito awareness. That means minimizing outdoor activities during peak hours (dusk and dawn), using fans on patios to deter them (they’re weak fliers), and wearing light-colored, full-coverage clothing.

What Professional Mosquito Control Can Add

When people think of professional mosquito control, they usually picture someone spraying a yard with pest control products and calling it a day. Not us. We start every service with an inspection to identify where mosquitoes rest and breed in your yard. 

Then we treat those areas and your perimeter to complement your water management efforts. This two-fold approach helps make treatment more effective to help keep mosquitoes away this fall. 

Get Mosquito Control in Bayshore Gardens

Tired of mosquitoes attacking you every time you step outside your home? Call the experts at Mosquito Squad Plus of Bradenton for mosquito control in Bayshore Gardens. We’ll start by inspecting your property to identify what’s attracting these pests and where they’re hiding so we can target those areas during your treatment. 

Every three weeks during the season, we’ll return to reapply your treatment and help reduce mosquito activity throughout the season.

Call (941) 315-5025 or request a free quote online.