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How Can I Prevent a Mosquito Infestation?

If there's one pest that everyone really hates, it's mosquitoes. It's not hard to see why; mosquitoes are blood-sucking parasites that can swarm around our yards relentlessly throughout spring and summer, attacking us every single time we step outside. Sadly, we'll never be fully rid of mosquitoes, but there are some things you can do to prevent mosquito infestations from overwhelming your property in Knoxville.

The key to preventing a mosquito infestation in your yard is to stop mosquitoes from using it to breed. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water and they aren't picky about size; ponds and pools are common targets, but puddles, bird baths and even buckets with a little water in the bottom are enough for mosquito larvae to grow. Routinely treat any standing water on your property with larvicide briquettes to keep mosquitoes from breeding. Mosquitoes are an issue throughout most of the year in the Knoxville area, so start treating any ponds or other water in early spring and continue until temperatures drop below 50 degrees.

Something else you can do to minimize the risk of a mosquito infestation is removing excess brush from your yard. Although mosquitoes thrive in humidity, intense heat - temperatures near or above 90ºF - will make them want to hide in the shade offered by tall grass and bushes. Regularly mowing your lawn and trimming back bushes to eliminate mosquito hiding places will discourage these flying pests from lingering around your home.

If you've been trying to keep mosquitoes away from your home but it just isn't working, it might be time to bring in the professionals. Reach out to Critter Wranglers today if you're in need of professional mosquito control services in the Knoxville area!