The Start Of Spring & Mosquito Miseries

A lot of us may feel relief that even though the cold weather of winter is coming, it is going to knock out all of those pesky bugs that had been bothering us through the warmer months. Now spring is rolling out and, as we have all noticed, so have the insects. A common insect your family may have already encountered this spring is the mosquito. Learn more about what they are doing all around your yard and how to help get rid of them.

You may begin to see mosquitos when the temperature outside begins to reach 50 degrees pretty consistently. Thrown in the humidity of the rainy season that will promote all of the new landscape growth and you have the favorite climate of the mosquito. Aside from the amount of water in the air, any additional factor of water around your home such as a pond, leaking hose, swimming pool, or water dispenser for outdoor animals will also attract the mosquitoes. They swarm around the water and breed, quickly multiplying their numbers.

A serious consequence of mosquitos cohabitating your property is being bit by them. Experiencing the nuisances is a problem in and of itself, but to be bit by one can prove a real health risk to your family. The bites they give us swell and itch and can last several days for those that are more sensitive to them. For the most part, they resolve on their own, however, some bites can come from mosquitos that are carrying a disease, and can have passed that disease into our bodies through a bite. Some of these diseases include Malaria and the West Nile Virus.

You can take precautions to lessen the numbers of mosquitos living around your home in order to lessen the chances of getting bitten with a disease being carried by a mosquito. To do this, work to eliminate any standing water, either covering it or purchasing a unit that dispenses the water from a completely closed container. Next, there are products designed to ward off mosquitos like candles, bracelets, and outdoor electronics that use safe chemicals or other methods to chase them away. You can use bug sprays prior to going outside and limit our exposure on days they are swarming more heavily than others.

Call your local Nashville professional today to help you rid your home of swarming mosquitos.