How Fall Mosquito Maintenance May Differ From Summer

Don’t let autumn lull you into a false sense of security. Chatham NJ mosquito control is still important this fall!

As summer’s warmth fades from our region, autumn’s colors and smells keep us outside as chilly weather starts to roll in. Outdoor living changes during this season, when we transition from T-shirts to sweaters, but what about the insect populations that live nearby in our yards? During the peak of summer, various pests are very common throughout our region, including ticks and mosquitoes, both of which are notorious for their blood-sucking abilities. However, unlike ticks, mosquitoes are very fragile creatures and can’t tolerate the cold. This certainly doesn’t mean mosquitoes are leaving yet. Indeed, they are likely to remain active in our region as long as temperatures remain mild, so when can you expect them to vanish? As soon as temperatures consistently drop to 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below, even just during the night, mosquitoes will start to die off, allowing you to savor the yard without their constant interruptions. Looking ahead to next summer, however, what are some things you can do to fight back against mosquitoes so you can enjoy your property more?

Autumn Chatham NJ Mosquito Control Tips

Mosquitoes are often simply thought of as seasonal issues, but they are the product of a year-round cycle in your yard. With effort directed in the right direction, you can disrupt this cycle! When mosquitoes are most active, they are both looking for blood and looking for places to lay their eggs, and fallen leaves are a great place to lay them. Indeed, last year’s leaves are great for cupping water after rains and storing this important resource, which mosquitoes use as nurseries for their eggs. Thus, the more leaves that are lying unmanaged in your yard, the more likely you are to have deeply entrenched mosquito populations in your yard this year. With this problem in mind, it is essential that, at the conclusion of fall this year, you take time to collect the leaves in your yard and dispose of them appropriately to remove this critical habitat for mosquitoes. When next summer comes around, you can focus less on the leaves and more on the professional help available from our team at Mosquito Squad Plus of North Jersey!

Professional Chatham NJ Mosquito Control 

While yard maintenance can certainly help with your mosquito issues, professional help is the most effective way to fight back. For outstanding coverage, rely on our team at Mosquito Squad Plus for powerful mosquito barrier treatments that guarantee up to an 85-90% reduction in the mosquito population in your yard, delivering three weeks of outstanding results with each treatment! With regular visits throughout the outdoor living season, our team is here to ensure your backyard is as pleasant as possible this summer. 

For all your Chatham NJ mosquito control needs, give our team at Mosquito Squad Plus of North Jersey a call today at (973) 532-5047. We look forward to hearing from you!