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A Practical Guide To Effective Mosquito Control For Your Charlotte Yard
April 25, 2023
Mosquitoes are tiny insects that can land on your skin, bite you multiple times, and drink your blood without you being aware of their presence. They can completely ruin your outdoor experience if several hover around you at one time. While mosquitoes can be annoying, receiving a bite from some of these insects also has the potential to be dangerous under certain circumstances.
In North Carolina, mosquito season can last more than half of the year and usually occurs from late March until October. At Aruza Pest Control, our Charlotte pest control specialists take a proactive approach when it comes to mosquito control. We know how to eliminate mosquitoes from taking over your property, and we can help you prevent them from returning.
Mosquitoes: Habits And Behaviors Of The Little Fly
Mosquitoes in Charlotte are extremely small flying insects that usually measure between 1/8 and 3/8 of an inch long. Their small size is actually where their name comes from. In Spanish, the word mosquito translates to "little fly."
These little flies like warm weather but don't want to spend too long in direct sunlight. They are most active at dusk and dawn. If you do catch them outside in the middle of the day, you are most likely to find them hanging around trees, large plants, tall grass, or any other area that is heavily shaded. Mosquitoes like areas with a lot of flowers and plants because they feed on the nectar they collect from flowers.
Female mosquitoes are the only ones that take a blood meal. The blood from their bites helps to stimulate their egg production and provides the necessary nutrients for the developing mosquitoes. Once they are ready to lay eggs, female mosquitoes will find an area with standing water, like a lake, pond, or even a mud puddle. Mosquitoes lay their eggs on the surface of the water. They don't require a lot of water; only a few inches will do.
Mosquitoes Are Considered A Public Health Risk
Even though mosquitoes are incredibly tiny, they are known as one of the most dangerous animals in the world. These tiny bugs transmit a wide range of diseases to people and animals. The mosquitoes that carry some of the most harmful diseases, which include Malaria and Zika virus, are not found in the United States. However, we do have some mosquitoes in Charlotte that are capable of spreading harmful viruses and diseases.
The Asian tiger mosquito is the most common type of mosquito in this area. These small bugs are only about ⅛ of an inch long. Their most distinguishing features are their black and white striped bodies and long black and white striped legs. These mosquitoes are known to transmit a wide range of viruses and illnesses, including encephalitis, West Nile virus, chikungunya, tularemia, and dengue.
Four Easy Ways To Make Your Yard Less Attractive To Mosquitoes
When mosquitoes are looking for a place to hang out and reproduce, they will search for an area with a lot of moisture and shade. Some of the things that you can do to reduce your chances of having mosquitoes swarming around your yard include:
- Empty and clean kiddie pools regularly.
- Remove any old tires or other items in your yard that could potentially hold water.
- Keep the grass in your yard cut short and landscaping maintained.
- Reduce the amount of vegetation that you have in your yard to eliminate excessive shaded areas.
If you want to reduce your chances of getting bit by a mosquito, consider wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants when going outside. Also, try to avoid the outdoors at dusk and dawn during mosquito season and wear mosquito repellent when spending time outside.
Pro Mosquito Control Offers The Best Protection For Your Yard
Mosquito control can be difficult to achieve if you are not experienced in mosquito removal and prevention. At Aruza Pest Control, we have a multi-level treatment plan that consists of identifying and removing all breeding grounds on your property, eliminating eggs and larvae, and treating your entire yard to get rid of the adult mosquitoes and prevent them from coming back in the future.
If you are dealing with a mosquito problem on your Charlotte property, give us a call today. We take the hassle out of mosquito control and will eradicate all mosquitoes from your property so that you can enjoy your yard again without worrying about getting covered in mosquito bites.