Why Mosquitoes Are a Growing Problem in Meridian, CO

In Meridian, you’re tucked into a newer, master-planned pocket of the south Denver suburbs. Located in Adams and Arapahoe counties, it’s safe, young, and everything you need is at your fingertips. All you have to do is walk or drive a small distance, and you’re exactly where you need to be. In your mind, living where you work creates the perfect life balance. 

But, there’s a small issue. While Meridian is an amazing residential development which supports your lifestyle, it’s also right on top of a previously thriving mosquito habitat. Meaning, if mosquitoes thrived in your area before, they’ll come looking again (and again). 

But, what does this mean for your property? Well, it’s going to be a little more difficult to get mosquitoes off your property. And certain aspects of Meridian specifically allow mosquitoes to thrive more than other areas of Denver. Let’s talk about it. 

New Construction and Ongoing Developments

While new developments make the area grow and thrive, they also allow mosquito populations to grow and thrive. Ongoing construction might be a slight nuisance to you, but to mosquitoes, it’s an opportunity. 

Here’s what happens: construction disturbs natural drainage patterns and creates temporary standing water in graded lots, retention areas, and disturbed soil. Since mosquitoes are opportunists, they use it as soon as they can. Any standing water available is fair game. Soon, they use it to breed and multiply (even if the water is only temporary). 

Irrigation Systems

Walking down residential streets in Meridian, you see beautiful yards with manicured, green landscaping. And all of that is made possible with ongoing irrigation. So, while Colorado is known for a dry climate, that doesn’t mean mosquitoes can’t thrive there. 

As long as people in Meridian love a green, well-landscaped yard, that irrigation will sustain mosquito populations all the way through the season. 

Compressed Mosquito Season

In Colorado, you relish the summer season. The snow melts, the sun appears, and you’re ready to enjoy outdoor activities. But, mosquitoes also relish this long awaited season (and probably more). Because in Colorado, there’s a hard freeze which kills off mosquitoes, but there is also a dramatic snow melt which allows mosquito season to commence in early June. Then, they breed, multiply, and thrive June through September each year. 

While this season is shorter than other parts of the country, it tends to be more compressed and intense. Once it reaches the right conditions for mosquitoes, it feels like they show up overnight (because they basically do). And, to make matters worse, West Nile virus is confirmed in the Denver area, making your mosquito control plan more important than ever. West Nile can cause flu-like symptoms, and can affect the brain in more serious cases (it’s not something to play around with). 

Mosquito Squad Can Help You in Meridian, CO

So, are you wondering how to repel mosquitoes away from your Meridian yard this season? That’s why Mosquito Squad of East Denver exists. 

We offer Barrier Treatment Plus, which is an EPA-registered product which targets the shaded, vegetated areas where mosquitoes rest, reset, and multiply on your property. 

And we don’t just spray and leave. We come back every 21 days to make sure your mosquito treatment sticks all season long. You should see a rapid decrease in mosquito presence, and over time less and less. Each treatment compounds on each other, meaning mosquito control will be one less thing you have to worry about.

So, if you’re dealing with ongoing mosquito issues in Meridian, call Mosquito Squad of East Denver at (720) 500-8064 or contact us online for a free quote.