Tips for Preventing Mosquito Bites in Finland, MN

If you’re a nature lover, it makes sense that you’ve chosen Finland, MN as your home. As a remote Northwoods community in the Baptism River Valley, Finland is surrounded by dense wilderness (including the 30,000-acre Finland State Forest), tranquil streams and lakes, and rugged Sawtooth Mountains. Essentially, it’s nature times 10, and unfortunately, that means mosquitoes.

But that doesn’t mean you have to roll over and settle for infestations in your yard and painful mosquito bites every season. At Mosquito Squad, we’re here to help you take back your home, and we have some tips to help you avoid mosquito bites in Finland, MN this year.

Why Does Finland, MN Have So Many Mosquitoes?

Well, you already know that Finland, MN is where nature enthusiasts go to thrive (at least, we hope you’re a nature enthusiast if you’re a resident here!). But even still, it can be hard to grasp just how many scenic features Finland has to offer. The only downside is that, yes, they do contribute to heavy mosquito breeding. 

A couple of the biggest contributors are the dense greenery and waterways. You see, mosquitoes love water. Being close to Lake Superior doesn’t help, but then there are the bogs, wetlands, and the sheer humidity creating new standing water pools everywhere you look. Plus, when the snow and ice melt in the spring, the newly standing water sources become breeding grounds for these pesky bugs.

How to Keep Mosquitoes Away from Your Finland, MN Home & Yard 

Mosquito bites are just plain awful. They’re red and painful, leave huge itchy welts on your skin, and it seems like as soon as they’ve started to heal, more mosquitoes appear to take another bite out of you. To help you avoid this, let’s talk about some tips you can implement in your yard to help prevent mosquito bites this year:

• Keep vegetation near your house trimmed
• Use fans on patios and deck areas—mosquitoes are weak fliers, and the constant airflow disrupts their flight 
• Avoid heavily scented candles and perfume, as they may attract mosquitoes (and other pests)
• Keep your outdoor trash cans completely covered and away from gathering areas
• Around peak hours (dawn and dusk), plan to either stay indoors or wear fuller-coverage clothing if you plan to be outside
• Wear light-colored clothing, as it attracts fewer insects than dark colors
• Remove or regularly change over standing water (think kiddie pools, watering cans, tire swings, buckets, and kids’ toys)
• Call Mosquito Squad to have our team perform a mosquito control treatment for your home and yard

Sure, DIY and store-bought methods like citronella have their place. And honestly, the tips we shared above really do help make your professional treatments go a little further. But ultimately, it’s the professional mosquito control treatments that make the most difference in removing mosquitoes from your yard.

When you have a team like Mosquito Squad, there’s no guessing. We know exactly where mosquitoes rest and breed (foliage, standing water), so we target those areas with our EPA-registered products. We also treat your perimeter to create a protective barrier that keeps mosquitoes out. 

Every three weeks, we come back to treat again, and the combination of consistent treatment cycles, our expertise, and our products has helped homeowners like you see up to a 90% reduction in mosquitoes. Now that’s something to celebrate. 

Why Trust Mosquito Squad With Your Pest Control Needs?

Mosquitoes are literally part of our name, so you know we’re experts in all things stinging, biting pests. In fact, our highly trained technicians are known for their mosquito-focused expertise and can help clear them from your yard using our EPA-registered products.

When you’re ready to put an end to those painful bites, give us a call, and we’ll perform your treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free. Throughout the season, we’ll come back every 3 weeks to treat you again and help ensure you have the consistent protection you need. It’s the support you’ve been looking for without the inconvenience of a DIY approach.

Searching for pest control in Finland, MN?

Ready to wave goodbye to mosquitoes for good? We can perform your first pest control treatment in Finland within 48 hours, or it’s free! Every 21 days during the season, we’ll come back to spray again and help keep them away for good.

Plus, we’ll always back our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and we’ll always be upfront with you about our pricing (AKA no hidden fees!). 

Looking for pest control in Finland, MN? Call Mosquito Squad of North Central Minnesota at (218) 304-7704 or contact us online for a free pest control assessment and quote.

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