Mosquitoes can turn a relaxing evening outside into a stressful, skin-crawling event that prompts a quick retreat back towards the house. Therefore, many homeowners are on the lookout for solutions that will allow them to enjoy nature, without becoming a victim to it. The guide below offers three suggestions for keeping these bloodsuckers away this summer through proactive pest control. 

A Guide to Mosquito Pest Control

1. Add Screens

If you don’t have them already, consider adding screens around your porch so you can enjoy dinner out in the open air without letting too many bugs enjoy you, as well. Additionally, keep a citronella candle on the table, the smell of which detracts insects.

2. Drain Standing Water 

Mosquitoes breed in standing water. Therefore, go over your grounds, noting and eliminating any sources you see. Often children’s toys can become holders of rainwater, as can unused birdfeeders and fountains, depressions in the concrete or asphalt, and areas around broken irrigation lines. By covering, filling, or draining these problem areas, you reduce the risk of attracting mosquitoes’ interest, as well as that of other wildlife.

3. Contact a Professional

For mosquito pest control that can last for months, call an exterminator. In addition to adding larvacide compounds to elements like decorative ponds and fountains, exterminators can also spray your home’s exterior to kill adult mosquitoes and to discourage them from turning these areas into future breeding sites. 

If you are looking forward to warmer weather but not the bugs it brings, turn to Moore Pest Control in Hughes Springs, TX. For more than 30 years, they have been helping home and business owners with everything from termite and general pest control to wildlife management and mosquito abatement. Learn more about their services by visiting their website. Call (903) 639-2884 to schedule an appointment today.