You can treat your yard and still see swarms of mosquitoes. And if you find this happening, it probably has something to do with hidden sources of water.
It takes very little water for mosquito breeding to take off in LA. Here, we have a problem with the Aedes species of mosquito which can breed in as little as a bottle cap of water. Even though LA is dry, a yard has plenty of sources of water that far exceed the size of a bottle cap. It’s the innocuous stuff that can get you in trouble, like potted plant saucers and children’s toys that hold water.
Water features are one of the most common sources of mosquito trouble on residential properties. Fountains and backyard ponds, when not circulating, go stagnant and start breeding mosquitoes. Moving water is fine, though, so you can fix a lot of these problems by simply adding a pump. And if you have one, make sure it’s not switched off or broken. The same goes for pools and spas.
Plants can also hold water, and a lot of people don’t think about this until the problem literally bites them. Bromeliads, some succulents, and cut bamboo stumps trap water in their leaf cups and hollows and breed mosquitoes without any container at all.
For many people, making a weekly pass through the yard can help a lot. This gives you a chance to dump and drain any sources of standing water that you find. This alone can make a big difference in how many mosquitoes breed on your property—and how many bite you.
If you're tired of swarms with no obvious source, Mosquito Squad of Los Angeles can help. Mosquito Squad treats the foliage where adults rest and helps you track down the hidden water feeding them, with up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a recurring 21-day cycle.
