The difference usually comes down to the condition your yard is in, including factors like the amount of shade, standing water, vegetation density, and drainage on your specific property compared to the lots around you.
It feels personal when you're covered in bites and the people next door seem fine. The good news is there's usually a straightforward explanation. The less-good news is that it means your yard is providing something mosquitoes want.
Small differences in property conditions can lead to hugely different outcomes when it comes to mosquitoes. A yard underneath a mature tree canopy with landscaping full of dense foundation plantings will support dramatically more mosquitoes than a sunny lot with minimal landscaping and good drainage, even if the two properties share a fence. Mosquitoes rest in vegetation during the day and breed in standing water. If your yard provides more of both, it will attract and sustain a larger local population.
Shade is another big factor. Mosquitoes dry out in the sun, especially when humidity is low. This is why they hide in shaded, humid areas during the day until the sun starts to go down. Shady lots simply give them more places to hide during the less hospitable hours.
Drainage also matters, and if your lot sits lower than other properties, rainwater may flow toward you and pool in low spots. That standing water is where mosquitoes will want to breed, which is an issue that properties uphill will likely see less of.
None of this means you're stuck with it. If you’re a homeowner in Southern New Hampshire and you’re tired of dealing with mosquitoes, Mosquito Squad of Southern New Hampshire can help. Mosquito Squad will evaluate your property for the specific conditions that harbor mosquitoes and treat the vegetation, perimeters, and breeding areas that are keeping the population high on your lot.
