Don’t Let Mosquito Swarms Ruin Your Event

With winter almost over, you may have started planning your summer events and backyard parties. Whether you’re hosting a family reunion BBQ in your backyard, or you’re organizing this year’s graduation ceremony, you want everything to go smoothly. 

Unfortunately, warmer weather also means mosquitoes! Nothing ruins an outdoor party like mosquito swarms. These tiny biting and blood-sucking insects cause annoying itchy lumps on our skin and carry many diseases. 

But how can you fend off the mosquito swarms and stop them from ruining your next event in Wayne County MI? Read our list of helpful mosquito control tips to find out. 

Mosquito Swarms

Did you know there are about 200 species of mosquitoes in the US alone?! They each have specific preferences for habitat, exhibit unique behaviors, and are attracted to humans’ blood and carbon dioxide. 

Mosquitoes swarm as part of their breeding behavior, where they all come together to mate at sunset and in the dark. The swarms usually happen where the mosquitoes hatch from. So the key is to make the location of your event inhospitable to mosquitoes laying eggs in the first place. Here’s how.

Remove Standing Water

Different species of mosquitoes like different kinds of standing water to lay their eggs in. Ponds and lakes tend to have predators such as dragonfly nymphs, tadpoles, and fish, so mosquitoes will look for other predator-free puddles in your backyard. 

Remove the water from or change the position of any item that can collect even the tiniest amount of freshwater. From potted plant trays, garden tools, toys, old tires, and divots in the lawn, you’ll be surprised how many you find. 

Increase Airflow

Mosquitoes thrive in humid, sheltered areas with a lot of vegetation that blocks the breeze. They are less likely to hunt for food in areas with high airflow. If it’s possible, you could prune your garden to allow better airflow to blow the unwanted party guests away.  

Mosquito Repelling Plants

The natural fragrance of certain plants can repel mosquitoes from the area. Planting lavender, marigolds, citronella grass, rosemary, basil, and mint will help keep the annoying biting insects away and create a great smelling garden!

Scatter Coffee Grinds

Throw your used coffee grinds in damp areas of your lawn, in puddles, potholes, tree hollows, and anywhere else mosquito eggs or larvae may be. The eggs and larvae will be forced to the surface and die before becoming adult mosquitoes. 

Call in the Professionals

Although the above tips can help prevent mosquitoes, they can be time-consuming and require a lot of effort. The only sure-fire way to keep the mosquito swarms at bay in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Livingston MI is to get professional mosquito control. The spray treatment is a 99.9% effective pest control and will eliminate any mosquito problem in your backyard, outdoor event, public space, or municipal park. 

Prevent Mosquito Swarms 

Take preventative action against mosquito swarms early so you can focus on the more important aspects of your summer event. Contact Mosquito One now to find out how we can eliminate the possibility of mosquito swarms. Enjoy the outdoors mosquito-free!

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