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FEBRUARY 01 2022 /
2018 Mosquito Season Forecast
Mosquito Season 2018: What to expect
There are so many things to look forward to this summer. From BBQ’s with friends and family to days spent by the pool– it’s an exciting time of year for many. One thing you’re probably not looking forward to this summer? Those extremely annoying, buzzing-in-your-ear, feasting-on-your-flesh, pesky mosquitoes. This mosquito season is shaping up to be just as bad, if not worse than past seasons. If you recall, mosquito season 2017 was made worse by a significantly warm winter and a wet spring. While it's true that these conditions led to the horrible mosquito season, the reverse isn’t necessarily true. Although we just experienced an unusually cold, long winter, it was extremely wet and this residual water created the ideal breeding ground for all bugs, including mosquitoes. Plus, many species of mosquitoes have adapted to survive in the cold. Now that temperatures are beginning to heat up, we are likely to see mosquito populations flourish. Temperature plays a huge role in when mosquito season begins, peaks, and ends. This means mosquito season will vary by region. Generally speaking, the season will start when temps are consistently 50º or above. This is when mosquitos will come out of hibernation and previously laid eggs will hatch. The season will reach its peak in the height of summer, as the bugs thrive in high temperatures. When temps dip below 50º, the season is over. Unfortunately, mosquito bites are more than just an annoyance during the warmer months. These bloodthirsty bugs carry a number of life-threatening diseases from the West Nile virus, to Zika and more. When mosquitos innocently take a bite of you, they transmit the diseases they’re carrying to you. Mosquitos are a real danger! Taking precautions against mosquitos in the summer is so important. Here are some things you can do to protect you and your family this summer:- Eliminate any sources of standing water in your yard (even the tiniest amount of water is enough for breading).
- Keep rain gutters clean to prevent standing water.
- Remove unnecessary vegetation from your yard as the bugs breed in it.
- Consider using yellow bug light bulbs in outdoor fixtures to reduce the number of flying insects (like mosquitoes) around your home.
- Screen windows and doors to prevent bugs from getting in.
- Don’t go outside without some type of bug repellent on and wear clothing that covers bare skin whenever possible. Don’t just rely on repellent candles.
- Grow plants that naturally repel mosquitoes in your yard.
- Be aware of local cases involving diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
- Know what your town or city is doing to protect its residents from mosquitoes and the transmission of their diseases.
- Debra Russell, Mosquito Control Customer
So what do you say? Instead of counting the number of scars you accumulated from bug bites at the end of the summer, count all the fun memories you created in a mosquito free yard. In preparation for mosquito season, be sure to schedule a mosquito control service with us!
