Ah, it’s almost that time of year again. May brings with it the promise of spring showers, warmer days, and an unwelcome array of over 60 different mosquito species. If you’ve ever spent time in your yard during spring or fall in Arizona, you’re probably all too familiar with ending up with a collection of itchy, red welts on your arms and legs, making it tough to enjoy being outside. But don’t worry, there’s a way to fight back. Dressing in loose, thicker clothing, like jeans and sweatshirts, can create a barrier mosquitoes can’t easily penetrate. Choosing your wardrobe with the material in mind can make a big difference in keeping those pesky insects at bay. Additionally, using mosquito repellents, including certain types of candles, can help keep these pests at a distance. While these measures can significantly lower your chances of being bitten, enlisting the help of professional mosquito control services is your best bet for ensuring these intruders keep away from your home or business. Armed with foggers, these experts will visit your property several times throughout the year, applying insecticides to give mosquitoes the boot once and for all.
Female mosquitoes use a specialized part of their mouth, known as a proboscis, to pierce through skin and clothes in search of blood vessels. To keep those annoying and itchy bites at bay, it’s wise to think about what you wear. Here are some tips on how to dress to lessen your chances of being bitten by mosquitoes:
Mosquitoes are drawn to us through their keen sense of sight and smell, thanks to their ability to detect body heat and odors. But, there’s a simple trick to keep them at bay: using a repellent before you spend time outdoors on your property can make all the difference in avoiding those pesky mosquito bites.
Repellents come in various forms, including sprays, wipes, and even candles. If you’re not keen on applying anything directly to your skin or clothing, candles can be a great alternative. Placing mosquito-repellent candles, such as those made with citronella, around your outdoor spaces can help keep mosquitoes away by interfering with their ability to sense you.
Before you settle on a repellent, it’s important to check that it contains ingredients approved by the EPA, like DEET. Other effective ingredients include picaridin and lemon eucalyptus. These have been rigorously tested and proven to be effective because they mask the smell of human sweat and disrupt the mosquitoes’ sensory detection, making you less of a target.
Even though dressing in dark clothes and using repellents can offer some protection, the most effective strategy to safeguard yourself, your loved ones, and your friends from mosquito bites and the diseases they can spread is to opt for professional mosquito control treatments. These treatments significantly reduce the mosquito population on your property.
Professionals equipped with backpack foggers will treat your property by spraying insecticides. These foggers convert the insecticide into a mist or vapor, which then disperses over a wide area, effectively targeting and killing mosquitoes.
For lasting protection, it’s important to have these mosquito control treatments applied consistently throughout the mosquito season.
Don’t let mosquitoes put a damper on your summer enjoyment. Get in touch with us at (480) 248-4548 to set up your mosquito control treatments. Here at EcoGuard Pest Control, we’re dedicated to reducing the mosquito population on your property. Our certified team serves Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and other nearby areas in The Valley. With seven spray treatments from April through October, we ensure your outdoor space is protected throughout the mosquito season. This way, you can concentrate on what really matters, like planning your next BBQ.
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