At Lawn Doctor of Sioux Falls, our mosquito control protects homes and businesses in the Brandon area. We offer guaranteed service to reduce these annoying pests and restore peaceful conditions to your outdoor property.
Mosquitoes are abundant pests that breed in huge numbers. To help you understand these unwanted guests and why it’s so important to get control of this issue, let’s go through the details of their life cycle.
Phases of the Mosquito Life Cycle
Did you know that just one female mosquito can produce up to 400 million progeny in a single season? These pests breed in huge numbers and their entire life cycle can last between 4 days and a month. It is important to get control of their population at every stage in order to stop these annoying pests from taking over your property. Here are the phases of their life cycle:
- Eggs. Mosquitoes lay their eggs on the surface of standing water. The eggs stick together and for ‘rafts’ of as many as 200 eggs. They will also lay their eggs on a body of damp soil, with the expectation that it will be flooded with water. It only takes about 48 hours for mosquito eggs to turn into larvae. Eggs laid just before winter can survive subzero temperatures and hatch in the spring.
- Larva. Mosquito larvae live in the water and come up to the surface in order to breathe. They feed on organic matter in the water.
- Pupa. The pupa stage is the time in which mosquitoes mature into adulthood, much like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
- Adult. New adults will rest on the surface of the water for a short period before venturing out into the world. It usually takes a couple of days before they begin attacking humans for our blood.
Expert Mosquito Control in Brandon
As you can tell from the life cycle of mosquitoes, it is very important to control the amount of standing water on your property. These pests require standing water throughout every phase of their existence, which is why we focus heavily on removing these habitats from your yard.
Our service includes professional inspections and powerful spray treatments to destroy adult mosquitoes along with their eggs, larvae, and pupae. We offer fast-acting treatments, friendly support, DIY tips, and the comfort of our leading guarantee. Our service region includes:
- Brandon
- Sioux Falls
- Harrisburg
- Tea
- Hartford
- and the surrounding areas
For mosquito control in Brandon, contact us today.
