Can Mosquito Treatment Work If I Have a Wooded Backyard?

City life isn’t for everyone, and in Gordonsville, most residents and homeowners love that their homes feel like a peaceful, quiet extension of the wooded areas of Central VA. However, those same wooded areas can ironically bring pests that disrupt the peace. Mosquitoes are one of those pests and can arguably be one of the more annoying ones to deal with in your backyard. Plus, they can transmit dangerous diseases like West Nile virus. 

But even if your backyard is more lush and wooded, you can still benefit from professional mosquito control when it’s done right. Let’s talk about why you might experience more mosquito issues and how our treatments help.

Why Do Wooded Backyards Often Have More Mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes need water to breed (even a capful is plenty), and are therefore attracted to areas that offer moisture, dampness, humidity, and shade—all of which can be found in more densely wooded backyards like yours. The shade and dense vegetation give adult mosquitoes cool, humid daytime resting spots. Then, standing water in places like clogged gutters, bird baths, plant saucers, pool covers, buckets, old tires, and low spots that hold rainwater create ideal breeding locations.

This can be hard to reckon with for many homeowners, because their lush backyards are often what they love most about their homes. And you can’t exactly change where you live, right? Well, with Mosquito Squad Plus by your side, you don’t have to.

What Can You Do to Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Wooded Yard?

We know you love your nature-filled backyard, and we want to help protect you from mosquitoes without forcing you to change your landscaping or remove everything you enjoy about your outdoor space. Here are a few tips we recommend implementing that don’t require lots of change but instead focus on maintenance:

• Wear light-colored clothing and choose full-coverage options in the evening.
• Use fans on patios and decks to disrupt their flying patterns. 
• Remove standing water wherever possible and regularly change water in bird baths and kiddie pools. 
• Keep your lawn mowed. 
• Trim bushes and shrubbery away from your home.
• Call a professional for mosquito control in your backyard. 

How Mosquito Control in Gordonsville, VA Works

We’re often approached by homeowners who have wooded backyards and are concerned about whether mosquito control treatments will be effective. We always say that when they’re done properly, treatments can definitely help—and with Mosquito Squad Plus, they’re always done properly. But before treatment, we’ll inspect your yard to identify hotspots and create a treatment plan tailored to your yard’s unique needs and layout.

Then, we’ll use our protective Barrier Treatment Plus solution to treat your perimeter, which helps control up to 85-90% of mosquitoes. It’s made with EPA-registered products that are designed to target mosquitoes at the source. Throughout the season, we’ll return every three weeks to reapply it and help offer lasting protection to you and your family. We also offer a natural treatment option that’s made with botanical oils and lasts up to 14 days. 

Searching for Mosquito Control in Gordonsville, VA?

Mosquito control can still work even if you have a wooded backyard, and Mosquito Squad Plus is here to prove it! Our treatments help control up to 85-90% of mosquitoes, and we’ll reapply them every three weeks during the season.

Along the way, count on us to provide great customer service, transparent pricing, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee that backs up all of our work. 

Ready to take back your Gordonsville yard from mosquitoes? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of Charlottesville at (434) 363-9274 or contact us online for a free quote.