What Attracts Mosquitoes to Plano, TX Homes?

Many people assume that mosquitoes need a river or a pond in order to breed and spread, but there are multiple species in Plano that only need a small quantity of water in order to do so. Two common species of mosquitoes, the Asian Tiger Mosquito and the Southern House Mosquito, can lay eggs in flower pot saucers, bird baths, clogged gutters, and other areas where water collects and pools. Asian Tiger mosquitoes are known to stay close to their breeding grounds while resting in shaded areas, such as within tall grasses or underneath the shade of mature trees. Southern House Mosquitoes prefer to breed in areas where small pools of water also collect and become contaminated by organic matter. 

Plano residents can unknowingly contribute to the spread of mosquitoes through simple outdoor furniture, home architecture, and garden landscaping. Tarped areas and covered patio furniture collects water from regular lawn watering and rainfall. Irrigation lines and downspouts can create areas where water pools and creates puddles where mosquitoes can lay their eggs. Beautiful landscaping helps to provide breeding grounds and cool, humid areas where mosquitoes can rest and avoid the drying effects of the sun. Despite this reality, there are ways for Plano residents to reduce the mosquito population in outdoor living spaces.

Defend Your Home in Plano From Mosquitoes

Reducing mosquito activity at your home in Plano begins with understanding the areas where mosquitoes typically nest and breed. Container mosquitoes are drawn to areas around homes where standing water can commonly be found, even in small quantities. Flower saucers, children’s toys, and bird baths can hold only small pools of water where mosquitoes can lay eggs and complete their hatching cycle. These areas are typically overlooked, which can lead to a rapidly increasing number of mosquitoes in outdoor living areas. Likewise, aging and clogged gutters can create areas where water stagnates and blocked downspouts can lead to puddles where mosquitoes can continue their breeding cycle. Reduce mosquito activity in these areas by removing standing water from around your property within 24 to 48 hours of rainfall. 

Mosquitoes rest in areas where cool shade and humidity allow them to avoid the heat of the Texas sun. Porches and decks can hold leftover leaf litter which decays and creates a sheltered living space for mosquitoes. Tall grasses, dense shrubs, and mature trees provide cool shade where mosquitoes can rest, and should be regularly trimmed and mowed in order to reduce mosquito resting areas. Trim the edges of your property that border local creeks, parks, or areas of dense vegetation where mosquitoes commonly live and breed. 

For more information on mosquito and pest control ideas in Plano, read The 7 T’s of Mosquito Control and head over to our dedicated Dallas-Lake Highlands blog.

Professional Mosquito Control in Plano, TX

Mosquito Squad Plus is proud to offer comprehensive mosquito control treatments for residents of Plano. Our traditional mosquito control treatment, Barrier Treatment Plus, is designed to reduce and control mosquitoes for up to 21 days at a time. This recurring treatment helps to reduce mosquitoes by up to 85-90% and will be used to target areas where mosquito breeding and nesting is common. Our trained technicians will apply our barrier treatments according to your tailored treatment plan in order to create a barrier that binds to the surface and disrupts the cycle of breeding. 

Interested in plant-based mosquito control in Plano? Ask about our natural treatment blend which reduces and controls mosquitoes for up to 14 days at a time.

For Reliable Mosquito Control in Plano, TX Near You

Want to stay ahead of the mosquito breeding cycle in Plano? Call Mosquito Squad of Dallas Lake Highlands at (214) 506-2823 or contact us online for a free quote.