{"id":1111,"date":"2018-04-23T17:44:08","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T17:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/virginiabeach-va\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2018-04-23T17:44:08","modified_gmt":"2018-04-23T17:44:08","slug":"mosquito-control-virginia-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/virginiabeach-va\/mosquito-control-virginia-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Mosquito Control in Virginia Beach: Things You May Not Know About Mosquitoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-97 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/virginiabeach-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2016\/01\/mosquitoonhandiStock_000005006157_Large-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"mosquito treated by mosquito control in Virginia Beach\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/virginiabeach-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2016\/01\/mosquitoonhandiStock_000005006157_Large-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/virginiabeach-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2016\/01\/mosquitoonhandiStock_000005006157_Large-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/virginiabeach-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2016\/01\/mosquitoonhandiStock_000005006157_Large-1024x685.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It&#8217;s a universal truth: Mosquitoes\u00a0are annoying. But do you know what attracts them to you in the first place? As Virginia Beach, VA&#8217;s choice for\u00a0mosquito control,\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach can tell you there are a number of variables that make you a bigger target. For instance, mosquitoes are stimulated by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carbon dioxide, which is emitted in our breath and how these insects\u00a0detect humans. The more you release,\u00a0whether due to a high metabolism or pregnancy,\u00a0the greater your chances of getting attacked.<\/li>\n<li>Body heat, which is why you&#8217;re more likely to get bitten if you&#8217;re exercising, sweating, or drinking beer.<\/li>\n<li>Body odors and other natural skin secretions.<\/li>\n<li>Movement since mosquitoes don&#8217;t see still objects as well as moving ones.<\/li>\n<li>Those with Type O blood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Mosquito Control Tips from Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the ones above, there are countless other factors that can increase your risk for attacks. Not only that, but there are thousands of species of mosquitoes, each with different feeding preferences. So the question is: how can you minimize bites and safeguard your family this spring and summer? Here are some easy mosquito control tips from\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prune back larger plantings.<\/strong> When not feeding on people, mosquitoes search out plant nectar. They also like to hide in spots that are shady. So those bushes and trees you&#8217;ve been meaning to prune back provide a prime-time mosquito shelter. Cut them back and keep your property well-maintained to eliminate these areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on locations with standing water. <\/strong>If you&#8217;re like many\u00a0homeowners in and around the Virginia Beach area, you have places on your property where water collects and sits, making it harder to control mosquitoes. That&#8217;s because\u00a0mosquitoes breed and lay eggs in stagnant and slow-moving water. Some common culprits you should remove or empty include outdoor trash receptacles, vases and pots, loose tarps, children&#8217;s toys and pools, clogged gutters, and\u00a0bird baths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repel mosquitoes naturally.<\/strong>\u00a0As professionals in mosquito control, Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach knows that plants, such as lavender, catnip, marigold, rosemary, and citronella grass, are natural deterrents for mosquitoes. So place them in and around your yard, especially where people congregate. You can even put them in pots to more easily move around wherever you need them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q50774449\"><strong>Expert mosquito control help is just a call away with Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach VA. Contact us today at\u00a0757.436.4965 to set up your free consultation and cost estimate with one of our trained experts.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a universal truth: Mosquitoes\u00a0are annoying. 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