A mosquito problem in your lawn can do more than just deafen you with incessant buzzing, it can present a significant health hazard to you and your family. The diseases that mosquitoes carry can lead to serious illness, and even death in some cases. Reclaim your lawn from these dangerous insects this year with the comprehensive mosquito control services offered by the local professionals at Lawn Doctor of Long Island. Our mosquito control services help clear the lawns of homeowners in many towns across the Long Island, NY area, including Massapequa, Farmingdale, Port Washington, Hicksville, Plainview.
Effective Mosquito Control: What to Avoid
A significant portion of the battle against mosquitoes is knowing and recognizing their behaviors and attractions. There is a wide array of simple, everyday mosquito control steps you can take to limit your and your family’s interactions with these insects. Here are three quick tips to help limit mosquito exposure for Long Island residents:
1. Avoid Dawn and Dusk
Dawn and dusk are the times of most prevalent mosquito activity. Whether you’re organizing an outdoor event or taking the family dog for its daily walk, take care to avoid these hours to limit your mosquito exposure and avoid coming back in the house full of itchy, blotchy bites.
2. Avoid Wearing Dark Colors
Mosquitoes have poor eyesight, and because of that are attracted to sharp contrasts. When you wear darker colors, you’re distinguishing yourself from the backdrop and becoming an easy target for mosquitoes to identify. Stick to lighter colors when outdoors to better blend in with the environment and avoid the eyes of hungry mosquitoes.
3. Avoid a Messy Lawn
Messy lawns provide a safe haven for mosquitoes looking to settle in and breed. Leaf litter, shady areas and sources of standing water are paradise to incoming mosquito populations. Keeping your Long Island-area lawn clear of these various conditions and making sure your lawn is tidy after storms, heavy rain and during the transition between winter and spring will go a long way in preventing mosquitoes from moving in and increasing their population.
Call Lawn Doctor of Long Island today at (516) 586-5528 to learn more about our mosquito control services and schedule your free estimate. We offer our proven mosquito control solutions to our neighboring homeowners on Long Island, in communities such as Massapequa, Farmingdale, Port Washington, Hicksville, Plainview and the surrounding communities.
