Mosquito season is here in Memphis, TN, and it’s time to do what you can to prevent them from finding their way to your home or business. There are several ways to help control the mosquito population on your property. You'll want to remove or refresh any standing water on your property, mow your grass regularly, remove debris from your yard, and, lastly, hire a pest control professional to help control the mosquito population by spraying regular treatments. By taking these precautions, you can keep yourself, your family, and your guests protected from an infestation throughout all of the mosquito season!

Remove or refresh any standing water on your property to stop mosquitoes from breeding.

Mosquito found in bird bath with water left in property in Lakeland, TN.

What you can do to start preparing for mosquito season is remove or refresh all standing water. Mosquitoes use standing water to breed, meaning you can see a significant rise in the mosquito population on your property if areas with stagnant water are not addressed. Start by regularly refreshing the water that tends to get stagnant such as bird baths and pet water bowls. If you have a pond, it's a smart idea to invest in a bubbler to keep the water constantly moving.

Additionally, you should be keeping as many areas as dry as possible. Remove any sitting water from kiddie pools, the tops of your garbage cans, buckets, etc. This will reduce the areas on your property where mosquitoes will try to breed.

Mow your lawn regularly and remove debris to reduce the number of places mosquitoes can hide.

Another way you can prepare your property for mosquito season is to mow your lawn and remove any excess debris. Mosquitoes use tall grass and debris to hide from the sun and wind. By mowing your lawn regularly and picking up debris like fallen leaves and branches, you can significantly reduce the number of places where mosquitoes can hide. This will make your yard unappealing to them, and it will result in fewer mosquitoes on your property.

Mosquitoes will take shelter among the debris in your gutters, so make sure you're cleaning them out regularly!

Hire a professional pest control company to apply mosquito control treatments.

Professional with backpack fogger spraying area with mosquito control treatment in Germantown, TN.

While keeping your lawn clean and tidy and reducing the amount of standing water on your property are effective ways to control the mosquito population, the most surefire way to prepare yourself for mosquito season is to hire a mosquito control company. A professional pest control technician will have the tools, resources, and knowledge to keep your property protected.

By hiring a professional company to administer mosquito control treatments, you can rest easy knowing that they know exactly what areas to treat around your yard to ensure that mosquitoes stay away. They can identify any problem spots you might’ve missed where mosquitoes may be hiding away to breed. The treatments that professionals administer are proven to work, making them highly effective at controlling the mosquito population. Most companies even visit your property multiple times throughout the year, keeping your property protected throughout the entire mosquito season!

Prepare yourself for mosquito season! Call us to sign up for our mosquito control treatments!

Mosquitoes are a nuisance, and it doesn’t take much for them to multiply, so hire the experts that know how to deal with them. At Picture Perfect Landscapes, our team will visit your property every 30 days to ensure that you are always protected. We service commercial, HOA, and residential properties in the Memphis, TN area, including areas like Midtown Memphis and East Memphis. Call us today at (901) 246-7656 to sign up for our mosquito control treatments!