Spraying can temporarily increase visible ant activity. Treatments disrupt the colony, sending ants looking for new food sources. This problem usually goes away within 48 hours.
Can mosquitoes travel from nearby woods into my yard?
Yes, and most common mosquito species can fly 1 to 3 miles from where they hatched. If your property borders woods, a creek, or any area with standing water and dense vegetation, mosquitoes are almost certainly migrating into your yard.
It depends on whether the water is moving or still. Standing water features like birdbaths, decorative ponds without circulation, and unused fountains are prime mosquito breeding sites. Moving water features with pumps and aeration are much less attractive to mosquitoes.
