Having an understanding of mosquito behavior goes a long way towards developing effective ways to discourage infestations and avoid them on a day-to-day basis. At Lawn Doctor of Lawrenceville-Suwanee, our knowledgeable technicians adapt their knowledge of mosquito behavior into the effective mosquito control services we provide for consistent and lasting results. We help homeowners all over the Suwanee and Lawrenceville, GA areas reclaim their lawns from mosquito infestations so they can enjoy their homes’ outdoor areas again.
Effective Mosquito Control Strategies: What to Avoid
In addition to being essential to building an effective mosquito control plan, knowing mosquito behavior is important for avoiding them when you’re away from home. Mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases, in addition to the itchy bites they can fill your arms and legs with, so the less exposure the better. Here are a few common things to avoid to help limit your interaction with these annoying insects:
1. Dark Clothing
Dark clothing can get a mosquito’s attention due to their attraction to high-contrast areas. Mosquitoes have poor eyesight, and instead of picking out details, they rely on sharp differences in color to determine their next target. Opt for neutrals or lighter colors on your next outing to make distinguishing you from the background more difficult for your neighborhood’s resident mosquito population and decrease your chances of being bitten.
2. Dawn & Dusk
Mosquito activity peaks around dawn and dusk each day. When planning your next outdoor activity, take care to steer clear of these hours to cut down on your chances of encountering a hungry mosquito swarm.
3. Standing Water & Damp Leaf Litter
Sources of standing water, including ponds, puddles and damp areas covered in leaf litter provide breeding grounds to mosquito populations. Avoiding areas with these conditions and keeping your lawn tidy and free of them can be a major factor in staying bite-free.
How Our Mosquito Control Services Help Suwanee and Lawrenceville Homeowners
For the outdoor areas around your home, mosquito populations can be addressed directly with our comprehensive treatments. At Lawn Doctor of Lawrenceville-Suwanee, we offer area homeowners flexible mosquito control treatments to help them achieve safer lawns on a convenient, stress-free treatment schedule.
Call Lawn Doctor of Lawrenceville-Suwanee today at (678) 303-4061 for more tips on controlling your exposure to mosquitoes and to schedule your free service estimate. Our short and long-term mosquito control services are available to homeowners all over Suwanee, Lawrenceville and the surrounding communities.
