Tips for Mosquito Control in Homes

We all know that mosquitoes are some of the most obnoxious pest that we have to deal with on a relatively daily basis. As we get closer to the warmer months, we know that they will be coming back, as they always do. We are here to provide you with some tips for mosquito control in homes near Lexington, Kentucky because nothing is worse than having to deal with mosquitoes both inside and outside of our homes. Read on to learn more.

One of the biggest things that you can do to avoid mosquitoes inhabiting your home is eliminating standing water. Even the smallest amount of water can attract mosquitoes. They will breed and multiply in even just a thimble sized amount of water, which means anything that can hold water can be home to mosquito larvae. If you can empty all of these water sources, including buckets, flowerpots, old tires, and other sources, you will find that this will significantly limit the number of mosquitoes around your home. If you can’t drain a source of water, there are chemicals you can use to treat it to prevent the growth of larvae.

If you have a large infestation of mosquitoes, you may want to consider calling your local pest control specialists, like IPM. Sometimes they are hard to eliminate by just using smaller steps. These pest control specialists will spray and treat the area to eliminate the mosquito population.

If you are having an event going on, and the mosquitoes are bad, you can run fans at ground level. This will confuse mosquitoes. While they are very attracted to body odors and the carbon dioxide we exhale, they won’t be able to figure out the lay of the land if there are fans blowing around these smells. The breeze from fans will also make it much more challenging for them to fly, keeping them out of your party.

If you have lots of shade on your property, you may find that you have a lot more mosquitoes than your neighbor who maybe doesn’t have so much shade. This is because mosquitoes love to escape the midday heat by hiding in the shade. If you keep your hedges and bushes trimmed, you will likely see much fewer mosquitoes.

If you are still having an issue with mosquitoes in your home, give us a call. We, here at IPM Pest and Termite, are here to help you resolve your pest problems in the safest way possible. We offer innovative pest control that is safe for your home, family, business, and even the environment. Not only are our methods great, we are incredibly professional and have tons of experience in entomology. We are determined to help you resolve your pest control problems. We have experience with termites, bed bugs, ants, spiders, centipedes, and more. We are located in Lexington, Kentucky. We proudly serve the entire surrounding area, including Nicholasville, Versailles, Georgetown, Richmond, and Winchester, as well as these neighborhoods: Pinnacle, Waterford, Cumberland Hills, Copperfield, Palomar, Masterson Station, Equestrian Woods, and Firebrook. Give us a call today!