Mosquitos.  The one question we will all ask God when we pass on: Why Mosquitos? 

You either get bit like crazy, or you don't.  I am lucky enough to not get eaten alive, but for those who do, it is very, very irritating, and in some cases dangerous. 

Mosquitos breed in stagnant standing water, yes. But did you know that they hang out on the bottom side of leaves? Have you noticed they love some types of wood to rest on? Have you been bitten when there is no water around, no plants, and no fence?  We have found them in piles of brick, unattended wheelbarrows (laying on its side), and of course inside a spare tire.  Bottom line is they will find a way to live.  There are several things you can do to prevent them from a high population, but they can even survive in grass if needed. 

Mosquitos are annoying, and worse, some spread disease. We are not here to go into that, but we are here to talk about how we manage them. 

Here are a few things you can do to slow down the mosquito population:

• Check for any standing water.  Walk your property and look for poor drainage, children's toys that are holding water, wheelbarrows, bird feeders, etc. 
• Clean out your gutters.  Are there any places where your gutters do not drain properly?  There is likely a backup of leaves, dirt, etc.  This can cause water to back up creating a pool of stagnant water over your head.  Remove the blockage and let the gutters do their job. 
• Clean up brush.  If your property has a lot of plants, this gives them a place to hang out.  You do not need to remove it all, but trimming plants up a few inches off the ground will go a long way to slowing mosquitos down.  If the foliage is unmanaged, then manage it.  Work the land.
• Rake dead areas of grass.  Using a heavy rake, aerate the area.  Pull the rake across the ground using some force to push down.  You will feel roots ripping and things happening.  You are removing the thatch that has built up over time.  It will look bad at first, but in 2-3 weeks you will start to see the new beginnings of healthy grass.. 
• Correct drainage areas of your yard.  This is the most expensive solution.  You will either need to buy dirt and put it down yourself or hire someone to do it.  We recommend you hire a reputable company so you can ensure that local drainage efforts remain intact. 

We utilize a simple system that utilizes a bucket, a gallon of water, and a chemical that floats atop the water. 

It Attracts the mosquito to the chemical covered gauze. This chemical the collects on the mosquito much like pollen collects on a bee. 

It Kills the adult mosquito in about 5 days.  During that time, the mosquito is free to contaminate other breeding sites it visits.

It Prevents mosquito larvae from growing into biting adults. 

This system is a bait, and thusly once it is gone, it is gone. It requires a monthly refresh. We also combine spraying with these buckets for a fullly rounded mosquito control solution. 

There is no need for a several thousand dollar mounted misting system, unless you just prefer that. 

Spraying for Mosquitos

We can also spray for mosquitos.  We do this as a supplement to the In2Care Stations, but if you prefer for this application only it works as well. 

We use a fine spray to coat the foliage around the home as well as other common hiding places such as wicker furniture, under some eaves, along select wooden fence types, etc. We do all of this with your safety in mind, so we do not spray wildly.  It is strategic, targeted and effective.

We hope to see you soon.  Stay safe out there!