Mosquitoes are a nuisance every year. This year, mosquitoes are expected to be especially heavy. However, the earlier you start mosquito control efforts, the better control you will see over the course of the season. In addition to professional mosquito spraying, there are a few simple steps for homeowners in the St. Charles, IL area to take to make their outdoor time more enjoyable.
Why Early Mosquito Spraying is Key
While most adult mosquitoes die in the Winter, mosquito eggs overwinter, which means those eggs become the next generation once Spring arrives. Once nighttime temperatures are around 50°F or above consistently for 3 to 4 days, and we have moisture, the eggs begin to hatch and mosquitoes become active again.
If you don’t control the adults, larvae, and the breeding grounds now, eggs will hatch and adults will spread across your lawn, buzzing and biting. Plus, as temperatures continue to increase into summer, mosquitoes breed more rapidly, which is why taking steps now is so important.
Besides spraying, the best way to protect your lawn and loved ones in the St. Charles area is to focus on areas with standing water. Mosquitoes can breed in as little as a bottle cap full of stagnant water. Remove or drain kiddie pools, old buckets and tarps, flowerpots, and any other items that are holding water around your yard. Check your gutters in shady areas for leaf litter, tree seeds, and pooling water and clean out any clogs. Also, refresh the water in bird baths each week.
Consider installing In2Care mosquito traps on your property. Mosquitoes will pollute their own breeding sites with a synthetic growth hormone which will help reduce the population in those places that we cannot see. Use mosquito dunks in any nearby retention areas and ponds.
Another simple technique to make your backyard more enjoyable is to place fans in the areas where you are spending time outside. Mosquitoes are weak flyers and if they cannot reach you because of the current created by a fan, they cannot bite.
Turn to Our St. Charles Area Team for Mosquito Spraying Services
If you’re ready for professional mosquito spraying and other mosquito abatement techniques and tips from the experts trusted in St. Charles, Naperville, and nearby areas, turn to Lawn Doctor of Batavia-Aurora. We offer our proven Yard Armour® program and other mosquito control services for controlling mosquitoes during the whole season and across their entire lifecycle.
Our mosquito spraying services are available in many local communities, including:
- St. Charles
- Naperville
- Batavia
- Wheaton
- Downers Grove
- Glen Ellyn
- Aurora
- Lisle
- Lombard
- West Chicago
- Winfield
- Geneva
- And throughout the surrounding area
Contact us today to learn more about our mosquito spraying in St. Charles, IL.
