Petty Pest Control Services

Before calling anyone, I usually recommend Southwestern Ontario homeowners check a few simple things around the yard when mosquito activity starts increasing.

The first thing I tell people to look for is standing water. That includes buckets, bird baths, clogged gutters, planters, toys, and anything else holding rainwater for more than a couple of days.

It also helps to keep grass and shrubs trimmed back, especially around decks and fence lines where mosquitoes like to rest during the day.

If you spend time outside in the evenings, adding airflow with outdoor fans can help as well since mosquitoes aren’t strong flyers.

These steps won’t completely eliminate mosquitoes, but they can reduce how comfortable your property is for them.

I explained more about what I found during a recent mosquito prevention job here in Southwestern Ontario in this month’s journal.

👉 [https://pettypestcontrolservices.com/pestjournal/b/mosquito-prevention-a-recent-job-some-homeowner-tips]

– Jim