How Standing Water in Norfolk, VA, Backyards Creates Mosquito Breeding Grounds

As a coastal city, Norfolk is no stranger to water and the pests it often brings. Sometimes you can ignore them, since Norfolk is a vibrant city with plenty of activities for both working professionals and families. But when it comes to spending time in your own backyard, the intense mosquito presence can be overwhelming.

Luckily, there’s a local solution at the ready: mosquito control from Mosquito Squad Plus of Hampton Roads. We offer comprehensive indoor and outdoor pest control with treatments that can reduce mosquito populations by 85-90%. Let’s talk about how it works, even here in Norfolk, where standing water is just part of life. 

Why Does Norfolk, VA, Get So Much Standing Water?

Norfolk is located on the coast, which means it rains quite often during the summer (particularly July and August) because of its proximity to the Atlantic and the nearby Chesapeake Bay. Its location, combined with the low-lying terrain, creates a natural tendency to retain moisture, leading to standing water in yards like yours. 

The reason this is a problem is that mosquitoes lay their eggs in water. But not just any water—they need as little as a bottle cap of standing water to lay eggs, which makes the 46 inches of annual rainfall ideal for these biting pests. In fact, females can lay hundreds of eggs at a time, which means you could have huge populations of mosquitoes in your backyard within a matter of days or weeks post-thunderstorm. 

What Can You Do to Avoid Mosquitoes in Norfolk?

You might think that there’s nothing you can do to avoid mosquitoes. After all, it’s not as if we can control the rain. However, there are still measures you can take to help deter mosquitoes from laying eggs in your backyard and ruining your plans for a peaceful summer. Let’s talk about a few we recommend, most of which are relatively simple and don’t take much time to complete:

• Remove standing water when possible from birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, old tires, tarps, children’s toys, wheelbarrows, drainage ditches, and low spots in your lawn.
• Keep your gutters clear and clean them regularly to prevent water and leaf litter buildup. 
• Maintain your swimming pool and avoid letting it go too long between cleanings and maintenance. 
• Keep dense foliage trimmed and away from the side of your home.
• Follow the 7 T’s of Mosquito Control for comprehensive standing water management. 
• Call the experts at Mosquito Squad Plus for mosquito control in Norfolk that takes the task off your plate for good. 

How Mosquito Control Helps Keep Your Family Safe During the Season

When you’re ready for a mosquito control solution that actually works, Mosquito Squad Plus is here to help! We offer a traditional barrier solution that uses an EPA-registered solution, formulated for residential use. During your treatment, our trained techs will apply it to your perimeter to help eliminate up to 90% of mosquitoes.

Throughout the season, we’ll return to check our work and repeat the process to help keep more mosquitoes from coming back. It’s a simple yet effective process that allows you to finally offload this task to a team you can count on to deliver results. 

Searching for mosquito control in Norfolk, VA?

Let’s give you the peaceful summer you deserve with mosquito control in Norfolk, VA! We’ll perform your first treatment within 48 hours of your call and return every 3 weeks during the season to reapply it. 

Along the way, we’ll back our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and offer transparent pricing. No hidden fees or surprises anywhere!

Want to stop standing water from turning your Norfolk yard into a mosquito breeding ground? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of Hampton Roads at (757) 300-1839 or contact us online for a free quote.