No matter how well you care for your lawn, insects – from mosquitoes to ticks – are bound to attack. When this happens, it can be hard for the average Peabody, MA-area homeowner to know how to get these lawn pests under control. The good news is there is one DIY tip that’s simple for anyone to follow: removing breeding areas. When you do, insects will die out without any new populations to replace them. Here are some areas to focus on when you do:
Gutters. When your gutters are full of leaves and other debris, water collects and pools, and insects, especially mosquitoes, love standing water, where they can lay eggs. So if you haven’t cleaned out your gutters in a while, now’s the time to start and then make it a regular habit.
Tarps, birdbaths, and toys. If you have tarps covering up a boat, lawn equipment, or wood pile, then you could be inadvertently providing a breeding spot if they’re not pulled tight. Water will collect in them, attracting mosquitoes and other insects. The same goes for birdbaths, kids’ pools, and wheelbarrows full of water.
Grass and landscape. Both mosquitoes and ticks like shady spots. As Peabody-area experts in lawn pest control, we know if your grass is overgrown and trees need to be pruned, it’s therefore likely contributing to your problem. A well-maintained lawn and landscape, on the other hand, will limit places for ticks and mosquitoes to hide and breed.
Debris. If you have leaf and wood piles, or other debris in your lawn, then you’re providing another spot for ticks and other insects to make their home. Remove these and aim to let as much sun as possible shine on your property, which will naturally deter these shade-loving bugs.
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Insects, from mosquitoes to ticks and fleas, like to hide out in lawns and can spread disease with one bite. So in addition to the tips above, consider getting your Peabody-area yard professionally treated by a local lawn pest control company. At Lawn Doctor of Metro West and North Shore, we have an exclusive 100 % organic program – Yard Armour® – that provides you with a powerful weapon in the fight against annoying and dangerous insects.
To learn more about our 100% organic Yard Armour program or to schedule a free consultation, call Lawn Doctor of Metro West and North Shore at 978.592.2237 today. We offer 100% organic lawn pest control services in Peabody, MA, as well as many nearby communities, like Sudbury, Northborough, Chelmsford, Lexington, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Tewksbury, Holden, Westford, and Leominster.
