South Florida is know for having pest and insect activity. This is due to the year-round humid and warm weather that promotes insect activity. Even in the winter time in South Florida, mosquitoes can be found. Most places that have mosquitoes in North America have a significant drop off in Mosquito activity when winter comes around. But in South Florida mosquito activity will come down when cold fronts drop temperature below 70 degrees.
Cold fronts in South Florida usually don’t last too long and spiractically there will be short periods of below 70 degree weather, and during those time mosquitoes activity will come down drastically in South Florida.
Why Do I Get Alot Of Mosquitoes At My Parkland Home?
If you are having mosquito issues at your home you are probably not the only one. Depending on where you live in Parkland you may have more mosquitoes than others. West Parkland homes that are closest to the Everglades National Forest will most likely have the greatest insect activity if there are no preventative measures taken. This is due to the fact that the Everglades is a breeding ground for insects and they grow undisturbed without human interaction.
Natural preserves, ponds, lakes, heavy rain, harborage, and overgrown vegetation are all factors that promote insect activity. Especially if any of these factors are present near or on your property you can expect mosquito activity to be heightened. If there is a lake in your backyard there will always be a battle to keep your home mosquito free. This is due to the fact that lakes/ponds naturally promote mosquito activity and breeding. During peak summer times it will be increasingly difficult to defend against mosquito activity.
There are plenty of natural remedies that work to an extent that we highly recommend you try. These natural remedies can solve your issues or work hand-in-hand with your professional mosquito maintenance. Below is a list of products we recommend for you to try:
- Lemon-Eucalyptus Scented Candles
- Tiki Torches
- Garlic/Water Spray For Ornamentals
- Mosquito Spray For People (Lemon/Eucalyptus Scent)
- Mosquito Bag Traps
Reduce Factors That Attracts Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes use a few things to track their prey, including carbon dioxide, heat, dark colors, and blood type. To make yourself less attractive to these pests wear light-colored clothing, mosquito repellent when exercising outdoors, and avoid mosquito dense areas like swamps and marshlands. Also if you are doing yardwork at night or working up a sweat outside at night, it’s always a good idea to have a towel handy to wipe off sweat. Because sweating attracts mosquitoes.
Pay Mind To When You Go Outside
Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk. If you plan on going on a sunrise hike or staying out late for a family get together, use extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites. It is heipful to use bug spray or carry a handheld bug zapper.
Eliminate Mosquito Breeding
In order to lay their eggs, mosquitoes need stagnant water. To reduce the populations of these pests around your property, locate and eliminate these sources by dumping out rainwater, changing the water in birdbaths, ornate pools once every four days, and filing your gutters and landscaping so that there is no place for water to build up. For larger bodies of water like ponds, consider stocking them with mosquitofish. They won’t prevent the water from becoming stagnant, but they will consume mosqulto eggs by the thousands.
Professional Mosquito Control For Parkland
Eliminating breeding grounds takes a lot of effort and only accomplishes so much. If you need an answer to the mosquitoes on your Parkland property, your best option is to get a professional involved. At Pest Pro Control, Inc. we offer long-term and single service treatments for mosquitoes and other common yard pests. Our team is in tune with the pest control needs of local homeowners, and will go out of their way to make sure you and your property get the care you deserve:
Contact us today to discuss your options and find a time to have your Parkland property treated for mosquitoes.
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