- 1. Make sure all roof drains are working properly. Check they are pitched correctly and free of any debris that would cause clogs. Un maintained gutters can trap water and become breeding sites for mosquitoes
- 2. Survey your property for any stored items that could hold water: wheel barrels, sand boxes, old tires, kids play sets, flower pots, toys
- 3. Make sure all ground surface water is properly draining and not collecting on your property. This may require larger scale measures to alleviate, but collecting surface waters can be major breeding sites for mosquitoes.
- 4. Check surrounding wooded areas for larger areas of collecting water, consult with neighbors or town department to make sure all drainage in the area is working properly.
- 5. Standing water areas on your own property can be treated with mosquitoes dunk larvaecides. Read and obey all label instruction.
- 6. Use of propane gas powered Mosquito Magnet devices can be helpful in controlling adult mosquitoes. Proper placement is key as they devices attract mosquitoes.
- 7. Use of repellents can help keep mosquitoes from biting, read all product directions prior to use.
- 8. Professional Lawn Application with residual pesticides by a licensed pest professional can help control adult mosquitoes as they come to rest in treated areas.
All County can perform a Home/Pest Evaluation if you have any further questions or concerns about your home and how it relates to pest prevention. We offer complete lawn & garden treatment packages to help control ticks and adult mosquitoes. Our Home Protection Plan is the best pest protection for you, your family and your home.