How to Enjoy Your Yard Without Mosquitoes

The lifestyle in Overland Park is certainly a relaxing one once the weather warms. Our beautiful neighborhoods and great outdoor spaces make spending time in the backyard all the more enjoyable. But unfortunately, the mosquitoes here can cut that time short and even put your family at risk for mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and Zika.

That’s where Mosquito Squad comes in to offer mosquito control in Overland Park, KS. We know all too well that part of living here is enjoying your backyard, and we want to help you do so this year without being invaded by mosquitoes. Let’s talk about how we can make it happen together.

Why Does Overland Park, KS Have So Many Mosquitoes?

In Overland Park, peak mosquito season spans from May to September, but some years, it can start as early as March and taper off as late as November. This is mainly due to the climate here, which features cold winters that give way to hot, humid, and very wet springs. The standing water left behind by those wet springs often creates ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, leading to a boom in their populations during spring and summer.

Our environment creates even more breeding opportunities for mosquitoes. There are over 80 parks here, and areas that experience a lot of standing water during spring thunderstorms. Plus, many homes with gutters and birdbaths contribute to neighborhood pressure, making it all the more crucial to invest some time into preparing your home for mosquito season. 

What You Can Do to Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Yard

Though mosquitoes are a stubborn breed, there are measures you can take to help keep them at bay and avoid mosquito bites:

• Remove standing water (don’t forget to check gutters, planters, watering cans, kiddie pools, and tire swings)
• Avoid overwatering your lawn with sprinkler systems
• Trim shrubs, mow regularly, and remove leaf litter to reduce resting habitats
• Use fans on patios and decks to disrupt flying (mosquitoes are weak fliers)
• Adhere to the 7 T's of mosquito control

You can also use DIY options, but they’re not always as effective as you may hope. Citronella candles have a very limited range (usually a few feet), bug zappers mostly kill beneficial insects, and tiki torches and coils are marginal at best. What you really need is a professional mosquito control treatment that targets adult mosquitoes where they rest in vegetation, which helps stop breeding in its tracks.

How Mosquito Control Works in Overland Park, KS

Our barrier treatments help homeowners like you see up to a 90% reduction in mosquitoes that lasts up to 21 days. To create the barrier, we treat the foliage in your yard where mosquitoes rest and breed with EPA-registered products. This not only knocks down adult mosquitoes on contact and helps stop breeding, but also deters mosquitoes from entering your yard.

Throughout the season, we’ll be back every 3 weeks to treat again and help offer lasting protection. We offer an essential oil formula as well for eco-conscious homeowners who prefer plant-based treatments. If you have an outdoor gathering coming up, we can even perform special event sprays to help it go off without a hitch (and make sure mosquitoes don’t crash the party).

Searching for pest control in Kansas City?

It’s time to take back control of your outdoor spaces. Call Mosquito Squad, and we’ll perform your first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free! Then, we’ll return every 21 days throughout the season to spray again and help keep you protected all year long.

With us, pest control is easy and hassle-free. We’ll provide you with a free quote, offer transparent pricing, and back all of our expert work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Ready to enjoy your Overland Park backyard this summer? Call Mosquito Squad of Kansas City at (913) 421-8018 or contact us online for a free quote.

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