Standing Water Sources Most Homeowners May Overlook

The source of your mosquito problems is likely closer than you think. Standing water nearby could be making the issue worse, making Chatham NJ mosquito control essential

Throughout the winter months in the Northeast, we almost always find ourselves longing for the outdoors and the return of warm weather. The long, sunny days and opportunities to spend time in the open air are what motivate us to make the most of this time of year, but there are some obstacles to outdoor enjoyment you might have forgotten about during the winter. Early spring is always extremely pleasant, so it is always a very unpleasant surprise when mosquitoes return to activity and start to target our families and us for blood. These tiny parasites are notorious for their role in the disruption of any backyard activity, and their presence is often the reason why people turn to citronella candles, bug zappers, and bug spray to try to combat them. While some of these options can help keep mosquitoes from biting you, they do nothing to address the source of your mosquito problem, which could be found somewhere in your yard. Mosquitoes are very fragile creatures, and they rely extremely heavily on nearby water to thrive. Unless you live by a creek or lake, where are they finding the water they lean on to keep them hydrated and to incubate their eggs? Unfortunately for us, only a thimbleful of water is required to keep mosquito eggs happy, so even a fallen leaf can hold enough rainwater to aid these parasites. 

Where else should you look for the standing water that is aiding the mosquitoes in your yard? There are a few areas of particular concern. Perhaps the most common area to find standing water is in gutters that aren’t cleared regularly. Clogged gutters can hold quite a lot of water, and mosquitoes can easily fly up to your home’s roof to exploit this critical resource. Also, tarps, bird baths, planter pots, and other receptacles are known for their ability to hold water for mosquitoes. Make sure to rake leaf litter, empty gutters, and pour out any other standing water to make mosquitoes less likely to rely on your yard for survival this summer, and choose professional Chatham NJ mosquito control to keep them from exploiting your yard.

Chatham NJ Mosquito Control, Reliable and Effective

Rather than deal with mosquitoes on your own, our team at Mosquito Squad Plus is here to help with highly reliable solutions. With the help of our team of highly trained technicians and our powerful mosquito barrier treatments, we can guarantee up to an 85-90% reduction in the mosquito population in your yard, and each treatment lasts for three weeks! Regularly applied treatments, which can be scheduled in advance, will ensure you have the coverage you need to make the most of your yard again!

Keep mosquitoes at bay this summer. Give our team at Mosquito Squad Plus of North Jersey a call today at (973) 532-5047 to learn more about how we can help defend you against mosquitoes.