How Standing Water After Summer Rain Triggers Forreston Mosquito Problems

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water to incubate, where they will quickly emerge as adults. Drain standing water and choose professional Forreston mosquito control to fight back

Have you ever noticed how mosquitoes tend to get worse in the weeks following big rainstorms in our region? If you haven’t, try to notice the difference 10-14 days after a summer rain system rolls through Forreston - chances are you’ll feel far less comfortable going out in the yard thanks to an influx of these tiny parasites. Mosquitoes, as you may know, rely on standing water as an incubation area for their newly laid eggs, which quickly emerge as adult mosquitoes in less than two weeks. It is pretty clear that removing the standing water from your yard is essential to curb mosquito population growth in your yard, but where can you look for this resource nearby? There are several places you should pay attention to, as well as some yard maintenance tasks you may discover are necessary.

One of the most common places we discover mosquito larvae on our clients’ properties is in planter pots, bases, or similar receptacles that will hold water after a rain. Within a couple of days, you will quickly notice mosquito larvae squirming around in the lukewarm water, so make sure to clear these containers of any water! This also goes for untreated pools, garden fountains, bird baths, and other ornamental features around your yard that could be fuelling your growing mosquito problem. Another area, which is often out of sight and out of mind, is in your gutters. Gutters can quickly become clogged with leaves, even just partially, and this will be enough for mosquitoes to thrive in the tiny puddles that remain shaded and protected by the organic matter within. Making sure your gutters are clear and readily allow water to flow out and drain is essential for keeping potential mosquito habitat under control. Finally, make sure to rake up last year’s leaf litter from your yard! Leaves, despite their tiny size, can hold enough water for mosquito eggs as well, and leaving them to degrade in your yard sadly isn’t a great approach if you want fewer mosquitoes in your yard.

While all these methods are great for identifying and removing standing water, they won’t help to repel mosquitoes from your yard in the first place. For that, you’ll need professional Forreston mosquito control solutions.

Forreston Mosquito Control for Best Results and Fewer Mosquitoes

At Mosquito Squad Plus, we understand the seasonal struggle against mosquitoes, which is why we are here to provide you with powerful treatments that work! With the help of our 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 results last for three weeks at a time for extended relief. Mosquitoes are no longer welcome on your property with our help!

Keep your outdoor living spaces feeling pleasant. Give our team at Mosquito Squad Plus of Rockford a call today at (815) 324-6061 to learn more about how we can help defend you against mosquitoes!