Mosquito season starts every year almost as soon as it starts getting warm again in the spring. For homeowners, that means you'll need to start preparing your home in March or April for the incoming pests. While you should count on professional pest control services and mosquito control to keep these bugs at bay, here are some additional steps you can take to preserve your property.

2 Tips to Prepare for Mosquito Season

1. Eliminate Standing Water

Mosquitoes tend to lay their eggs in stagnant, undisturbed water, allowing the bugs to reproduce exponentially. Unfortunately, standing water can collect around your home in puddles, birdbaths, and even your gutters if they become clogged with debris. As such, it's important to clear any standing water in containers or ditches around your property. It’s also recommended to regularly inspect your exterior gutters and drains for stagnant water. If you have water features like fountains, consider adding a bubbler, which will disturb the water enough to deter mosquitoes, helping prevent an infestation. 

2. Take Care of Yard Maintenance

Mosquitoes like damp, cool places that are generally undisturbed by people and animals, which means they are often attracted to shady spots in your yard. By regularly trimming your grass short and keeping your other plants and landscaping elements from overgrowing, you can eliminate many of the breeding grounds for mosquitoes around your yard. This includes taking care of shrubs, bushes, overhanging tree branches, and large plants that can provide shade and comfort for these unwanted pests.

If you need extra help warding off these unwanted pests this season, turn to the professionals at Mosquito Shield of North Atlanta. Their team is proud to offer residential mosquito management as well as other pest control and reliable prevention services for local homeowners. Call (770) 240-1040 to talk to a specialist, or visit online to learn more about their pest control services.