Why Mosquitoes Are More Aggressive Near Water

To many people, East Hampton feels like what summer would be if it were a place. When the weather warms around here, you can always count on residents and homeowners to be in their backyards to grill, enjoy the pool, or roast marshmallows around an evening campfire. 

Unfortunately, it seems mosquitoes love this time of year just as much, which is where Mosquito Squad of the Hamptons steps in to help. Let’s talk about mosquito control in East Hampton, and why it’s especially helpful in a coastal area like ours, where mosquitoes tend to be more aggressive.

What Causes Mosquito Swarms in East Hampton

East Hampton is a great place to spend the spring and summer—heck, even well into the autumn months—but it certainly attracts mosquitoes more than other areas might. This is mainly because of environmental factors and nearby waterways. To be more specific, East Hampton's barrier-beach geography means that most properties are surrounded by breeding habitats, such as the ocean, Georgica Pond, Hook Pond, and Accabonac Harbor.

Plus, other water bodies, such as salt marshes, tidal pools, ponds, and wetlands around East Hampton, create breeding habitats that support massive populations. One thing to note about mosquitoes is that their numbers and behavior depend on their proximity to water. The closer to water, the more of them you’ll have, and the more aggressive they’ll be.

That’s why mosquito treatment is so important in East Hampton. You can’t control the oceanfront humidity, the surrounding bodies of water, or even your neighbors’ untreated backyards—but you can control yours. That’s what Mosquito Squad of the Hamptons is here to help you do.

How Mosquito Control Helps Eliminate Aggressive Mosquitoes from Waterfront Properties

If you have a waterfront property, you know the joy of stepping outside your back door to feel the ocean breeze and take in the gorgeous views. Well, with Mosquito Squad of the Hamptons, we’ll help you do that without risking mosquito bites while you soak it all in. Since the natural pressure of the surrounding water is too high for DIY methods like citronella or homemade solutions to handle, we offer professional barrier treatments.

They’re designed not only to stop breeding in your own yard, but also to prevent mosquitoes from other areas from coming into your space. And since mosquitoes can travel 1-3 miles from breeding sites, your waterfront home is undoubtedly along the journey they may take—especially if they’re salt marsh mosquitoes (Aedes sollicitans), which are among the most aggressive biters and can fly 10+ miles. Yikes!

Why Choose Mosquito Squad for Your Pest Control Needs

At Mosquito Squad of the Hamptons, we want to help you take back your home from mosquitoes this year. Within 48 hours of your call, we can perform your first mosquito control treatment, or it’s free. By treating the foliage in your yard directly, we can stop breeding AND adult mosquitoes from neighboring areas, eliminating up to 90% of them. 

Our consistent 3-week treatment cycles offer lasting protection all season long, and our products are EPA-registered, making them considerate of kids and pets. In fact, they can return to your yard to play as early as 30 minutes after treatment!

Searching for Pest Control Near You?

Ready to finally enjoy spring and summer without mosquito pressure? We’ll perform your first treatment within 48 hours, then come back every 3 weeks during the season to treat again.

We’ll always back our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and offer price transparency and flexible contracts.

Looking for pest control in East Hampton, NY? Call Mosquito Squad of the Hamptons at (631) 832-4856 or contact us online for a free quote.