Mosquitoes in your yard can be annoying since they bite and leave you with itchy, red rashes. Moreover, these pests can spread diseases that can be harmful to humans. If you are having problems with mosquitoes in your home, it's important to know what causes them because it will help you find the best way to get rid of them so that your home stays pest-free.
Here are some possible reasons why your yard has a lot of mosquitoes.
1. You have a lot of standing water in your yard.
Mosquitoes need water to breed. They lay their eggs on the surface of standing bodies of water, such as ponds or puddles. Even water found in buckets or garbage cans can provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Taking steps to eliminate these sources of water is one way to keep mosquito populations down. Remember to regularly empty containers of stagnant water, so they don't serve as breeding grounds for pests.
2. Your yard has lots of plants that attract mosquitoes.
The overgrowth of vegetation can attract mosquitoes. If there are too many plants in your yard, you could attract more pests than you want. Removing any plants that might attract mosquitoes from your property is a good idea. Trim any shrubs that grow close to your home, and make sure that you trim trees regularly. Doing this will reduce the number of mosquitoes that come into contact with your house.
In addition, you may want to plant plants that repel mosquitoes. Some flowers have been proven to work well at keeping mosquitos away, including marigolds, citronella, and lavender.
3. There are plenty of places where mosquitoes can hide out.
If there are areas of your yard where mosquitoes can hide out, then they can multiply quickly. The most common hiding spots for mosquitoes are near pools of stagnant water, tall grasses, bushes, and trees.
Mosquito control products like pesticides can kill adult mosquitoes but not larvae, which means that if you use insecticides, you'll only be able to manage the problem temporarily. Removing potential mosquito hiding spots and eliminating clutter can prevent mosquitoes from multiplying.
4. You're using ineffective methods to try to eliminate mosquitoes.
Solely relying on chemical treatments to eradicate mosquitoes is not the best solution. Insecticides, while killing adult insects, can harm beneficial insects. When applied directly onto the ground, chemicals can also affect soil health and contaminate groundwater.
To solve the issue, you should look into ways to prevent mosquito infestation in the first place. For example, by using screens on windows and doors, you can limit the number of mosquitoes entering your home. Consider using natural solutions to keep mosquitoes off your property as well.
Mosquito Control at Texas Rainmakers
If you're experiencing a large population of mosquitoes in your yard, sprinkler systems with built-in mosquito control may be just what you need. Here at Texas Rainmakers, we offer this kind of sprinkler system for clients experiencing mosquito infestations. Our sprinklers spray an organic pesticide directly onto the lawn to help eliminate the problem. Call us today at 281 852-4331 to get started in making sure your yard is mosquito-free.
