The Connection Between Humidity and Mosquito Activity

Mosquitoes rely on standing water to lay their eggs. You can’t fight the rain and humidity, but you can fight mosquitoes with Fond du Lac mosquito control

Summer weather is synonymous with outdoor relaxation and comfortable evenings in the backyard, at least until mosquitoes make their presence known. These tiny parasites are infamous for their ability to derail even the simplest moment out in the open air, yet they are almost impossible to deal with. On your own, mosquitoes are a near-insurmountable obstacle during the summer months, and that’s because their numbers are fuelled by favorable weather conditions. Mosquitoes, unlike many other insects in our region, rely on standing water to breed - puddles are the tiny crucibles where mosquito eggs develop into adults in as little as 10-14 days. So, if you’ve ever noticed mosquito populations grow significantly in the days following rain in your area, there is your answer. Mosquito populations also grow at near-exponential rates during this time, so sometimes bug spray really isn’t enough to make your experience outside tolerable. Humidity, moisture, and warmth aren’t factors you can combat directly, no one can, but there are some things you can do to make sure mosquitoes no longer feel welcome in your yard. 

Standing Water Aids Mosquitoes, Fond du Lac Mosquito Control Doesn’t

If there is standing water lingering anywhere on your property, a mosquito will locate it in short order. The last thing you want is your property to turn into a haven for mosquitoes, so what can you do to fight back this summer? Firstly, removing standing water is a good start. Mosquitoes need very little water to reproduce, so little that even the water cupped in a fallen leaf can provide eggs with a sufficient habitat. If you are able, removing last year’s leaf litter, eliminating yard waste, clearing gutters, and pouring out water in plant pots, you can make your property far less attractive to these pests. However, your neighbors might not adhere to these practices, which means you need more robust solutions to help prevent mosquitoes from entering your yard in the first place. We can help with this goal at Mosquito Squad Plus.

At Mosquito Squad Plus, we understand the seasonal struggle our neighbors face in the fight against mosquitoes, and we are proud to offer powerful solutions. With the help of our highly trained technicians and our powerful mosquito barrier treatments, our team can guarantee up to an 85-90% reduction in the mosquito population in your yard. Each of these treatments remains effective for three weeks per application, meaning one or two visits per month will allow you to savor your outdoor living areas with far fewer concerns about mosquitoes and their bites. You deserve to be able to savor your yard without constant interference from mosquitoes! 

Don’t let mosquitoes make your summer miserable. With help from your local Fond du Lac mosquito control experts at Mosquito Squad Plus of Northeast Wisconsin, you can savor your yard fully once again! Give our team a call today at (920) 821-1142 to learn more about how we can help.