Why Mosquitoes Are Becoming a Bigger Problem Around Outdoor Living Spaces

Warmer summers tend to fuel an increase in mosquito activity due to faster incubation rates. To fight this trend, Union mosquito control is an important consideration

Of all the pests that we encounter in our region, mosquitoes are almost always considered the most annoying, and for very good reason. These tiny parasites are notorious for their painful, itchy bites, as well as their incessant whining as they buzz around our heads as we try to relax outside. Sadly, our climate is very well suited for mosquitoes to thrive throughout the outdoor living season, and they are only going to get worse, as you may have noticed in recent years. Thanks to shifting climate conditions over recent decades, our summers have become, on average, hotter, which might sound pleasant on paper, but these warmer seasons allow mosquitoes to hatch from their eggs more quickly, fuelling rapid population growth. More mosquitoes means more bites, and it also means a higher likelihood of encountering mosquitoes that carry disease in our region. This topic isn’t spoken about as often as, say, ticks, which are notorious for their role in the spread of Lyme disease in our region, but it’s still worth discussing. Contracting a mosquito-borne disease is unlikely, but it does happen to residents in our region every year, and these numbers are expected to rise. Indeed, disease prevalence in mosquitoes increases during dry summers when mosquitoes and birds (which carry West Nile virus) are forced into close proximity near standing bodies of water, allowing this disease to travel from animals to humans thanks to mosquitoes that parasitize birds. This bodes ill for the future, as much of the country is descending into serious droughts as we speak. 

Mosquitoes, clearly, need to be handled in order for you to enjoy your outdoor lifestyle and to have fewer dangerous encounters with diseased insects, and there are some things you can do to help!

Union Mosquito Control Methods for Best Results

From a DIY perspective, yard work is your best bet against mosquitoes. These tiny parasites rely on standing water and shade to survive hot summers, so removing standing water from bird baths, clearing leaf-litter that holds small puddles, and unclogging gutters can help! Also, trimming your hedges and other unruly foliage can reduce the amount of shade mosquitoes can utilize nearby. However, to keep these parasites away in the first place, professional help is your best bet. At Mosquito Squad Plus, we know how serious the mosquito problem can be here, which is why we are pleased to offer our powerful mosquito barrier treatments in light of this threat. With the help of our highly trained technicians and these powerful treatments, we can guarantee up to an 85-90% reduction in the mosquito population in your yard, and results last for three weeks at a time! With our help, your mosquito problem will be a distant memory.

Mosquitoes shouldn’t derail your outdoor lifestyle. 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 you reclaim your yard!