Mosquito prevention and mosquito control are crucial now more than ever. With the Zika virus being identified in Florida last year, we’ve got to be careful. Most mosquitoes you’ll come into contact with won’t be carrying the virus – but it is a good time to take some common-sense precautions that help us keep the number of mosquitoes this year low.
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away
Mosquito prevention means eliminating areas of standing water near and around your home. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing, undisturbed water, even just a shallow puddle that’s been lingering. The more of these stagnant pools mosquitoes find, the more they’ll breed in your area.
Countries that have had more intense Zika problems than our own engaged in city-wide efforts designed to eliminate standing pools of water, so don’t underestimate the effectiveness of this one key element in mosquito prevention.
If you’ve got a swimming pool, make sure you maintain it. If you don’t, it can become your very own backyard mosquito mega-factory. That can make nearby homes all but unlivable.
Beyond this, wear bug spray when you step out. Why take an extra few mosquito bites if you don’t have to? If you’ve got an outdoor space you like sitting in, screen it off if you can. This allows you to enjoy a patio or porch without getting bitten up.
Remember that if you’ve treated standing water chemically – don’t let pets drink from it.
Mosquito Control
If you’ve got a lot of property that needs to be managed or stagnant pools of water that need to be addressed, step up your level of mosquito prevention to mosquito control. This involves a professional Brevard County pest control service to help you by locating mosquito breeding sites and eliminating them quickly.