Managing Mosquito Pressure During Peak Season in Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan is the perfect place for your family. It’s practical with an air of familiarity that feels small-town local. It has everything you need, with all the outdoor activities at your fingertips. But, there’s a problem. 

Mosquitoes are starting to take too much of your peace, every time you step outside. Because of the rapid snow melt each spring, the mosquitoes are able to breed quickly and multiply like mad. 

So, how do you manage the mosquito madness in Fort Morgan during peak season?

Remove Standing Water

You might think standing water doesn't make a big difference when it comes to mosquito control. Especially if you don’t have much of it on your property. 

But, the truth is, mosquitoes don’t need very much standing water to sustain populations. In fact, all they need is a bottle’s cap worth of water to breed and multiply. 

Here are a few common spots standing water can gather: 

• Clogged gutters
• Bird baths
• Plant saucers 
• Pool covers
• Buckets
• Old tires
• Low spots in your yard

So, check these areas regularly, and it will reduce the amount of mosquitoes on your property. 

Cut Back Dense Vegetation

You know those bushes or other dense vegetation you have around your house? Mosquitoes love to use these areas as resting spots. Being small and wispy, mosquitoes don’t tolerate midday heat very well. So, they find shaded areas to rest and reset. Then, by evening, they’re coming for blood (literally). 

So, it’s important to cut back any dense vegetation on your property that could be harboring resting mosquitoes. 

Why Are Mosquitoes Obsessed With You? 

Mosquitoes are literally obsessed with you. But, it all comes down to biology. Mosquitoes are naturally attracted to body heat and carbon dioxide. When they find it (i.e. you), they will lock in. It’s also best to avoid wearing dark clothing, as this increases body heat and gives mosquitoes an easy target. 

And some of these mosquitoes in Fort Morgan may carry not-so-nice diseases such as West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis. Both of these cause flu-like symptoms and in some rarer cases hospitalization. 

Professional Mosquito Control is the Best Way to Manage Mosquito Madness

Removing standing water, cutting back dense vegetation, and wearing lighter clothes will help mosquitoes be less obsessed with you. 

But it won’t cover all your bases. 

Imagine this: 

You have a protective shield around your property that covers mosquito control all season long. Suddenly, your kids are playing outside after dark. You’re outside enjoying coffee on the patio (without all the buzzing and biting). And you can finally have guests over without them complaining about bites. 

Well, having that mosquito shield is possible with our Protective Barrier Treatment Plus. It's applied on a recurring 21-day cycle by trained technicians, targeting shaded areas, dense vegetation, and resting spots that mosquitoes rely on all season long. And it helps control up to 85-90% of mosquitoes on your property. Because in Fort Morgan, where the season hits fast and hard after snowmelt, consistent treatment is what actually keeps populations from rebounding.

And if you prefer a plant-based approach, we also offer a natural treatment option made from botanical oils, lasting up to 14 days per application. These are two separate products with different formulations, so you can choose the option that fits your yard and your preferences.

Either way, you shouldn't have to plan your summer around those pesky mosquitoes. 

For even more tips on reducing mosquito pressure around your property, check out our 7 T's of Mosquito Control. And when you're ready to take the next step, explore all of our local services or browse our local blog for more tips on managing mosquito activity in the Fort Morgan area throughout the season.

Ready to take back your Fort Morgan yard from mosquitoes? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of Fort Collins & Boulder at (970) 658-2820 or contact us online for a free quote.