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Try as you might to avoid them; you’ve probably gotten some mosquito bites this year. If these insects live in your yard, you’re at a greater risk of being bitten. Pest Control Consultants provides pest control in St. Charles that will help protect your family from irritating insects.
Understanding The Mosquito Population: Species And Behaviors
Two types of mosquitoes are commonly around St. Charles: culex and Asian tiger. Culex mosquitoes are slightly bigger, typically reaching 1/4-inch in length. They are silvery-gray with iridescent scales. Asian tiger mosquitoes are only 1/8 inch long. They have black and white stripes over their bodies and legs.
All mosquitoes have proboscises that they use to drink blood. Female mosquitoes bite people and animals and drink their blood to get the extra protein they need to lay eggs. Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water. On average, a new mosquito egg only takes about ten days to hatch and develop into an adult.
Mosquito Dangers: Itchy Bites, Allergic Reactions And Diseases
Chances are, a mosquito has bitten you before. Although the bite is painless, most people develop an itchy welt because of the body’s natural reaction to the mosquito’s saliva. Your immune system tries to protect you and makes you itch in the process. Keep mosquito bites clean, and try to avoid scratching. Over-scratching can open the wound and lead to infection.
Mosquitoes are known worldwide for carrying dangerous diseases. The West Nile virus, dengue, chikungunya, encephalitis, and tularemia are in the St. Charles area. These illnesses are relatively rare, but they are serious. It’s best to avoid the diseases carried by mosquitoes by minimizing your chances of being bitten.
Creating A Mosquito-Proof Environment: Tips For Your Outdoor Spaces
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to avoid mosquitoes completely. Flying insects are difficult to control; no matter how hard you try, they’ll sometimes end up in your yard. However, you can take precautions and make your yard less attractive to mosquitoes.
Try these tips to keep mosquitoes away from your home:
- Remove anything that collects water to eliminate breeding spots
- Clear out overgrown plants
- Use the plants that repel mosquitoes to your advantage
- Apply mosquito repellent whenever you go outside
Any amount of stagnant water can hold mosquito eggs. If you want to keep mosquitoes out of your yard, you need to make sure they can’t breed around your home. Anything that holds water, even just a piece of trash, should be removed from your yard.
Mosquitoes will seek out overgrown plants that create shade for resting spots. If you have a lot of overgrowth in your yard, clearing it out can help keep mosquitoes away.
Many plants, such as lavender, basil, rosemary, and lemongrass, repel mosquitoes. Planting these around your yard can prevent mosquito infestations. You can also burn the plants or use the natural oils.
Whenever you’re outside, you should protect yourself from mosquito bites. Mosquito-repellent sprays or lotions are helpful. You can also wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants to protect as much skin as possible.
You likely need professional treatment if mosquitoes are all over your yard. Pest Control Consultants can provide the care you need to avoid mosquitoes through our St. Charles mosquito control services.
Total Mosquito Control: How Professionals Ensure Long-Lasting Results
Professional mosquito treatments are designed to prevent mosquito infestations as much as possible. With Pest Control Consultants, you can trust that every step will help you avoid mosquitoes around your home. Although we can’t completely guarantee that your yard will never have mosquitoes, we work to interrupt breeding cycles and prevent infestations. Our mosquito treatments include backpack misting services, inspections for breeding sites, and other factors that contribute to infestation.
Call Pest Control Consultants today to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in St. Charles and how we can help keep mosquitoes away from your yard.
