Mosquito season is here in Ohio, especially with the warm and humid weather attracting these pests. Mosquitoes are a nuisance, leaving behind itchy, uncomfortable bites that make enjoying the outdoors less so. So, how can you protect yourself and your family from them? Mosquitoes use stagnant water to breed, so you'll want to remove, refresh, or add bubblers to keep it moving. Additionally, removing debris from your property, keeping your grass mowed, and trimming your shrubs can all reduce potential hiding spots. Another way to save yourself from the discomfort of their bites is to wear long, loose-fitting clothing. However, the best way to protect yourself and your family from these bloodsucking pests is by scheduling professional mosquito control treatments.

Stagnant water attracts mosquitoes, so you'll want to remove, refresh, or add bubblers.

Mosquitoes use stagnant water for breeding, which is why it's common to see them swarming above the surface. Because of this, pet bowls, kiddie pools, and bird baths can potentially attract them, so if you can, it's best to remove the water or refresh it so it doesn't sit out for too long. However, if there's standing water where you can't do that, like a pond, you can add bubblers to keep it moving and prevent it from becoming stagnant.

Keeping your property debris-free and your grass mowed will reduce places for mosquitoes to hide.

Another way to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes is to remove debris from your property, keep your grass mowed, and trim your shrubs. Debris, such as leaves, sticks, and twigs, offer these pests solace from the heat and protection from wind and other elements, thus attracting them to your property. Similarly, tall grass and overgrown shrubs are the perfect hiding spot for mosquitoes. When you maintain a debris-free yard, well-mowed grass, and trimmed shrubs, you can reduce the places for them to hunker down on your property.

Clogged gutters can fill with debris and standing water, so you'll want to clean them out to avoid attracting mosquitoes!

You'll want to wear long, loose-fitting clothing to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes love to bite bare skin, but they can also penetrate certain types of clothing, especially if it's tight and thin. Protecting yourself and your family during mosquito season is crucial, so wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, like jeans, will provide optimal skin coverage. Loose-fitting clothing is also ideal, as the additional material makes it difficult for them to reach your skin. Taking these measures is another proactive way to avoid the discomfort of their itchy bites.

The best way to stay safe from mosquitoes is by scheduling professional mosquito control treatments.

If you want to go the extra mile to stay safe from mosquitoes during their most active season, the best way is to schedule professional mosquito control treatments. When you do, pros will spray these treatments several times throughout the season to provide consistent, overlapping coverage. They'll also target areas prone to harborage, such as trees and shrubs, landscape beds, and those with cool, damp conditions. Not only will this drastically reduce the mosquito population, but it'll also repel any more from invading your property so you can enjoy a safe outdoor environment again!

Call Us to Sign Up for Our Mosquito Control Service Today

At MC Professional Lawn Care and Snow Plowing, we proudly offer our mosquito control service to commercial and residential properties, along with HOAs, in Perry, Painesville, Willoughby, OH, and throughout the nearby areas. Our team will apply our highly effective treatments three times, in May, June/July, and late July/early August, to ensure no lapse in coverage throughout the mosquito season. We'll also target harborage areas to give you the best results. Call us at (440) 224-2448 to sign up for our mosquito control service today!