How Do I Get Rid Of Mosquitoes In My Atlanta Yard?
Mosquitoes may win the award for Atlanta’s most annoying summertime pest, but these critters are more than just a nuisance. Here’s what Atlanta homeowners should know about the types of mosquitoes in Atlanta, how dangerous they are, how to prevent mosquitoes, and the best way to get rid of mosquitoes with pest control in Atlanta.
What Types Of Mosquitoes Are Found In Atlanta?
When it comes to the types of mosquitoes in Georgia, here are the kinds you may encounter:
- Culex mosquitoes: Found in most US states, including Georgia, Culex mosquitoes are most active during dawn and dusk. They’re also common carriers of the West Nile virus.
- Aedes mosquitoes: Also called Asian tiger mosquitoes, Aedes mosquitoes have a reputation for carrying the Zika virus and are especially common in southern states like Georgia.
- Anopheles mosquitoes: Similar to Culex mosquitoes, you can find Anopheles mosquitoes in almost every state, and they’re more active during the early morning and late evening hours. These mosquitoes can even pose a threat to animals as they’re capable of transmitting heartworms to dogs or livestock.
What do mosquitoes look like? Most mosquito types tend to look very similar with narrow, oval-shaped bodies, gray coloring, and white stripes on their abdomens.
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How Do I Prevent Mosquitoes Around My Yard?
Mosquitoes can be difficult to prevent, but there are steps that Atlanta homeowners can take to keep mosquitoes out of the house and yard, such as:
- Get rid of standing water sources around your property. Mosquitoes breed and lay their eggs in standing water, and decorative ponds, birdbaths, or even yard debris that holds water could lure them in.
- Maintain your lawn. To get out of the hot Atlanta sun, mosquitoes like hiding in tall grass, weeds, and low-hanging branches. Maintaining your lawn by regularly mowing and trimming back tree branches or shrubs can help prevent this.
- Don’t leave doors and windows open. While it may be tempting to leave doors, windows, or screens open during the spring and summer, this can give mosquitoes easy access to your home.
- Plant natural mosquito repellants. Certain plants, like citronella, lavender, and marigolds, have a reputation for naturally repelling mosquitoes from your garden or yard.
- Pick up litter or other debris that ends up in your yard, like bottles, playground equipment, or old tires, on a regular basis.
In addition to the tips above, working closely with a pest management professional can also help you prevent mosquito problems around your Atlanta yard.
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