Ahhh, I can almost smell the food grilling right now! Memorial Day is only 10 days away, and we are sending invitations, preparing our menus, and hoping for perfect weather for our weekend of celebration and remembrance. Have you thought about mosquito protection yet? Mosquitoes love crashing your parties!
I love a seasonal backyard barbecue as much as the next person, and for many Central Mass residents, this will be the inaugural summer party weekend. Did you know that there are common outdoor party staples that invite mosquitoes to join you and your guests? Here are just a few.
Food and alcohol will invite mosquitoes to your backyard party.
Alcohol and foods, like pickled vegetables, will attract mosquitoes. Have you thought about mosquito protection yet?
Certain foods that are high in lactic acid will create a build-up of lactic acid on your skin, causing mosquitoes to hone in on your tastiness! Another menu item that will make mosquitoes add you to their own menu, is alcohol. I would never tell you not to eat foods, such as meats and cheeses, or to avoid drinking alcohol at your backyard parties. I would simply suggest that hiring a professional mosquito control company to apply mosquito spray for your event, or to begin scheduling regular mosquito yard sprays for the entire season, is your best bet to staying off mosquitoes’ Memorial Day menu!
Is it hot out here, or is it just me? Sweat and body odor attract mosquitoes.
Warm temperatures invite us outdoors for a lot of activities. Some of us sweat more than others, and those of us, who do sweat, will be a beacon for mosquitoes! Sweating produces body odors that mosquitoes love. This includes kids too! While we can’t avoid being outdoors all spring and summer, or expect to not sweat when we get hot, we can take mosquito protection to the next level with professional mosquito treatment! Get outdoors, and enjoy yourself, but be protected!
Tip: See what you should not wear for outdoor parties!
Flowers and shrubs make our yards pretty, but they attract mosquitoes too.
You can have your favorite flowers and mosquito protection with professional professional mosquito treatment.
If you love flowers and flowering shrubbery, you likely have them around your home. Many of us place certain flowers in our yards that will attract hummingbirds, honeybees, and butterflies. Fact is, these nectar-y confections will also invite the entire local mosquito population right to your front door. You will not only experience more mosquitoes outdoors in this scenario, but also inside your home too! The more mosquitoes you have outside your home, the more likely you are to have a big indoor mosquito population.
Some of the annuals, perennials, and shrubs that attract mosquitoes are black-eyed Susans, marigolds, and hibiscus!
I get it, you want to enjoy a beautiful yard, full of your favorite flowers. I urge you to hire a licensed Central Mass mosquito control company to protect your home and family from nasty mosquito bites this year. A mosquito barrier protection spray works in two ways. When applied, it knocks mosquitoes down on contact. A special micro-encapsulated, time-released mosquito protection formula will continue to eliminate mosquitoes from your yard for up to three weeks! You can have a beautiful yard and safe yard all at the same time!
Dave Macchia, Mosquito Control Enthusiast