So, it looks like the pandemic is not going away. While we’re hearing that it’s practically inevitable that everyone will get COVID at some point, most people – especially those with children who are too young to be vaccinated or with health concerns – will be taking some measures to protect themselves. This includes more outdoor entertaining, or as Better Homes and Gardens calls it “The Social Yard”.
What’s Involved in Creating a Social Yard?
Don’t worry if you don’t have a green thumb. What you’re really doing is creating outdoor gathering areas where you can sit comfortably in the fresh air with your favorite people. This doesn’t have to be super fancy. Choosing inviting furniture for your porch is one option. Placing benches or other seating strategically in the landscape is another. Your East Bridgewater lawn care company can handle keeping your grass looking great: you just need to concentrate on being with your favorite people.
But What About Mosquitoes?
It’s true – you don’t want to escape COVID only to contract West Nile Virus. Mosquitoes carry lots of diseases, as do ticks. You may think there’s no escape from these wild creatures, but in fact, today’s lawn service companies have developed techniques and products to keep your lawn pest free.
Mosquito control is accomplished through eliminating the mosquitoes breeding and nesting sites on your property. Because mosquitoes can breed hundreds and hundreds of new mosquitoes in a very minimal amount of water, eliminating puddles, rain barrels and other standing water sites can make a huge difference. After that, the use of pet and family safe products eliminates the adult mosquitoes from the yard. Tick control is accomplished in much the same way, although the habitat needs are different. Ticks prefer tall standing grass to live in.
If you are having a special event in your yard, such as a birthday party, barbecue, or wedding, and you want to be absolutely sure there’s no insect activity, have your East Bridgewater lawn company provide preventative spraying in advance.
