Understanding mosquito behavior and what attracts mosquitoes is a large part of the battle against mosquitoes. Using the knowledge of mosquito behavior and what attracts mosquitoes can make mosquito populations less of a threat to you and your Naperville-area lawn. At Lawn Doctor of Batavia-Aurora, we help homeowners all over Naperville, Batavia, Aurora, Lisle, Downers Grove and St. Charles, IL keep their lawns clear of these pests with our mosquito control treatments and strategies implementing behavioral knowledge and breeding patterns.
Effective Mosquito Control: Attractions and Breeding Grounds
Mosquitoes can carry harmful and even deadly diseases. Reducing your exposure to mosquitoes on a day-to-day basis can not only help you enjoy your time outdoors more, it can help keep you healthy. Here are three common attractions for local Naperville-area mosquito populations:
1. Dawn and Dusk
Dawn and dusk are the times when mosquitoes are the most active, and spending prolonged time outdoors during these hours put you at an increased risk of being bitten. Schedule your daily run around these times to cut down on exposure and decrease your chances of walking back into your home with itchy bumps all over your arms and legs.
2. Dark Clothing
Due to poor eyesight, mosquitoes are attracted to objects that stand out sharply from the background. Dark colors can provide the high contrast a mosquito needs to pick you out from the environment, which can make you a target. Opt for lighter colors and neutrals while engaging in outdoor activities to reduce your visibility to mosquitoes and improve your chance of getting home bite-free.
3. Unkempt Lawns
Mosquitoes flock to messy lawns to take shelter in untrimmed hedges and leaf litter, and also to breed. Clear your lawn of messy underbrush and eliminate any sources of standing water to keep mosquito populations from taking up residence.
Our Mosquito Control Treatments for Naperville Homeowners
For a more comprehensive approach to mosquito control, we offer Naperville-area homeowners a full range of mosquito control treatments. Whether you’re looking for a single-application treatment to prepare for an outdoor event or a year-round solution, you can count on our team of experts.
Call Lawn Doctor of Batavia-Aurora today at (630) 406-8535 to learn more about our mosquito control solutions and to schedule your free estimate. We offer our expertise to homeowners all over Naperville, Batavia, Aurora, Lisle, Downers Grove, St. Charles and the surrounding communities.
