Fireflies, cookouts, camping trips—and lots and lots of mosquito bites. Having a few itchy bumps when you stay out too late in the evening is just a part of the summer experience. But what if it doesn’t have to be?
Mosquito Fogging
There are strategies for mosquito control so you can enjoy a pleasant, itch-free evening in the outdoors. You can think of mosquito fogging as a more intense version of bug spray. Like a little can of bug spray, mosquito fogging releases a cloud of particles into the air, which will kill mosquitoes in the immediate area. Unlike your personal bug spray, of course, mosquito fogging can operate on a bigger scale and should be used only with the help of a qualified pest control agent.
Lasting Effects
Mosquito fogging isn’t a permanent solution to your mosquito problem. While it will offer temporary relief for a few hours of outdoor enjoyment, you can make the effect last longer by making your yard a place where mosquitoes don’t feel welcome.
- Get rid of standing water. Mosquitoes like marshy, damp environments, so don’t leave puddles of water or open rain barrels in your yard. Cover or add a fountain or pump to any water features in your yard to keep the mosquitoes at bay.
- Consult with a professional. Here at Overwatch Pest Management, we’re proud to have 20+ years of collective experience and an Associate Certified Entomologist as a member of our staff. Not only can we offer mosquito fogging for temporary relief, but we can also offer you suggestions for how to reduce your mosquito population in the long run, so you can spend more time outdoors, enjoying the evening air.