Keeping your lawn clear of mosquitoes and avoiding them on a day-to-day basis can be tricky, but a basic understanding of mosquito breeding patterns and behaviors can help. Our technicians at Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh incorporate their knowledge of these behaviors into our comprehensive mosquito control treatments for services that produce consistent results. We work with homeowners all over Raleigh – Six Forks, Millbrook, North Hills, Lake Wheeler, Inside the Beltline, Leesville, Glenwood and Brier Creek – to help them clear their yards of these annoying and dangerous insects.
Effective Mosquito Control: Common Attractions and Breeding Grounds
Your lawn can be treated to prevent mosquitoes from taking up residence, but how do you avoid mosquitoes when you’re away from your home? Here are some common mosquito attractions and breeding grounds to avoid to help reduce your chance of becoming your neighborhood mosquito population’s next meal:
1. Dark Clothing
Although mosquitoes have poor vision, they do rely on it to pick out their targets. But instead of looking for small details, mosquitoes are drawn to areas that have a high contrast to the environment around them, which includes wearing dark clothing during daytime hours. Swapping your dark jogging outfit with more neutral colors can help you blend in and stay under the radar of neighborhood mosquitoes.
2. Dawn & Dusk
These hours mark the height of daily mosquito activity, and outdoor activity during these times comes with increased risk of being bitten. Taking care to avoid extended outdoor activities during these hours can help limit your exposure to these irritating pests.
3. Standing Water & Leaf Litter
Mosquitoes breed and take shelter near sources of standing water and damp, shady areas. Keeping your lawn tidy and free of these conditions, and avoiding ponds or heavily wooded areas after a rain can also help cut down on your day-to-day mosquito interaction.
Guaranteed Mosquito Control Treatments for Raleigh Homeowners
Providing great service to our community is at the top of our priority list, and one of the ways we elevate our treatments, including our mosquito control services, is by protecting our entire service list with a comprehensive service guarantee. When you work with Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh, your lawn is in safe hands.
Call Lawn Doctor of North Raleigh today at (984) 232-8596 for more mosquito control tips and to schedule your free estimate. For clearer, more enjoyable lawns, we provide mosquito control services to homeowners spanning Raleigh, including Six Forks, Millbrook, North Hills, Lake Wheeler, Inside the Beltline, Leesville, Glenwood, Brier Creek and the surrounding communities.
