Mosquito protection is not all up to you, but it begins with you.
If you or someone in your family is a veritable mosquito magnet, all is not lost. Mosquito protection tools are at your fingertips. You can help protect yourself and your family from the possible ravages of mosquito bites by following two simple rules.
- Clean up your property
- Hire a professional, accredited mosquito control company
Mosquito protection starts with you!
Can Andover mosquito control and protection really be that simple?
It can! The first tip in cleaning up is to get rid of standing water in your outdoor spaces. Standing water may be in your child’s plastic toys, areas underneath downspouts, plant saucers, or dog bowls. Other areas may include tarps, gutters, and flat roofs. And while I understand that certain areas of standing water must not be done away with completely, it is important that water receptacles be dumped, cleaned, and replenished about every two to three days. For those things that hold water, but can be dumped, turn them upside-down, so that they do not capture and hold water so readily.
Another way you can keep your property cleaned up is to toss excess grass clippings, fallen leaves, and rotting wood piles. If you have tarps protecting your wood piles or other yard items, be certain they are pulled taut, so that valleys are not allowed to accumulate rainwater or condensation.
Other ways you can embolden your own mosquito protection is to keep the areas outside your home clean and tidy. Keep your gutters cleaned out, so that water doesn’t pool inside them. Additionally, you should inspect your irrigation system for leaks, and remedy any that you find. Cut your grass low and speak with your immediate neighbors about ways they can care for their properties too!
Leave the rest of your mosquito protection to the experts!
One of the best tools you have at your fingertips is your telephone! Calling on a professional Andover mosquito control company is one of the smartest decisions you can make for your family. Barrier mosquito control spray should be applied by the pros about every two to three weeks in Central Mass from April all the way through October.
Dave Macchia, Central Mass Mosquito Control Expert
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