After Spring Rains, Take These Steps to Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Yard

Springtime in Massachusetts brings its fair share of rainy weather. And after the rain comes the mosquitoes. Here are some steps you can take to help reduce the number of mosquitoes who call your yard home.

Why Is It Important to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Yard?

While everyone knows that mosquito bites are itchy and uncomfortable, not everyone knows that these flying insects carry many dangerous diseases. In fact, mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths each year than any other animal – including the white shark, tigers, bears, and the perpetually terrifying three-toed sloth. Mosquitoes are deadly because they transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, West Nile, Zika, and more.

Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to mosquito borne diseases. Additionally, people who spend a lot of time outdoors in the yard are at risk – this group includes avid gardeners, dog walkers, star gazers, and folks who need to step outdoors to take a smoke.

Ways to Prevent Getting Bitten By Mosquitoes
Insect repellant and screen rooms all have their place on the list of ways to prevent getting bitten by mosquitoes. But another important strategy is to control the environment in such a way that you’re exposed to very few – if any! – mosquitoes at all.

So back to the rainstorm. Important to know that mosquitoes breed in standing water. They don’t need a lot of water to lay hundreds of eggs – just the amount that might collect in a children’s sandbox bucket or similar toy.

That’s why one of the best strategies to keep mosquitoes off of your property is to diligently eliminate all pools of standing water when you find them. Check flower pot saucers, children’s toys, your furniture, etc.

Your local lawn service has experts on staff who are trained to help you find and eliminate any potential mosquito breeding spots. This includes low spots on the property and places where puddles may form. These professionals also have family and pet safe products they can use to eliminate mosquito eggs, larva, nymphs, and adult mosquitos so you can have a pest free lawn.