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Enjoying the summer months is difficult when your outdoor spaces are infested with harmful mosquitoes. To effectively fight these pests and keep them out of your yard in the long run, a dedicated approach is crucial. To avoid the headaches that come with fighting mosquitoes alone while getting protection you can trust, turn to the mosquito control pros at\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Buffalo Grove-Lake Zurich-Northbrook. We utilize a proven strategy to bring you a lawn you can safely enjoy without the looming threat of hungry mosquitoes.<\/p>\n
To keep our neighbors protected from invasive mosquitoes, our team uses an approach that’s comprised of a handful of different steps. Below, we’ll take you through these steps and give you a closer look at exactly how we use them to bring you a safer lawn:<\/p>\n
Identifying Mosquito Hiding Spots.\u00a0<\/strong>To effectively fight mosquitoes, knowing where they hide is essential. In the initial step of our process, we’ll survey your property to identify the areas in which mosquitoes could be hiding. This includes shrubs, bushes, and potential sources of standing water. Locating potential mosquito hideouts makes it easier for us to target them and provide your yard with the customized treatments needed to maximize results.<\/p>\n Targeting Breeding Grounds.\u00a0<\/strong>Once we’ve taken a look around, we’ll target mosquito breeding grounds. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water sources like bird baths, tarps, overturned kiddie pools, tires, and many more. Changing out the water in your outdoor water features and tidying up any toys, machinery, or other objects that can collect rainwater eliminates potential breeding grounds and keeps your yard safer over time.<\/p>\n Addressing Active Populations.\u00a0<\/strong>With breeding grounds addressed, we’ll turn our attention to active populations. To target your lawn’s resident mosquitoes, we’ll use our spray to treat the bottoms of leaves. Mosquitoes typically hide under leaves to take shelter from the sun. By treating these areas, we’ll target them as they land and quickly reduce their populations.<\/p>\n Ongoing Protection.\u00a0<\/strong>Ongoing care is crucial for lasting mosquito control. We’ll stop by every three to five weeks after the initial treatment to reinforce your yard’s defenses and keep you protected.<\/p>\n We provide our comprehensive mosquito control to our neighbors in these areas:<\/p>\nControlling Mosquitoes in Your Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n