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Mosquito Prevention Pest Control Can Protect Your Yard and Home
For most of us southern Louisiana residents, dealing with mosquitoes seems like a way of life. But with the right tools and a little bit of work, it doesn’t have to be! Let us help take back your yard by making your outdoor activities like parties, crawfish boils and football gatherings more enjoyable by getting rid of flying insects and pests.
Like any buzzing, biting nuisance, mosquitos can be controlled with the right pest control and preventative care. Controlling a mosquito population is the first step towards protecting your yard and family from these blood-sucking, disease spreading critters.
Dial One Franklynn Pest Control Mosquito Control Services
Our Mosquito Control Services Include:
A free no-obligation inspection
Residential & Commercial Service
Liquid treatments for larva control
Spraying for adult mosquito control
100% satisfaction guarantee
Our highly trained technicians will inspect your yard or business for common breeding grounds like ditches and other standing water as well as brush piles, raised decks and other shady areas. We will also make a recommendation for a treatment program and provide you with a free estimate.
The Hazards of Mosquito Bites
Anyone who has suffered at the hands of a mosquito knows their bites are annoying and itchy. But mosquitos are more dangerous than the innocuous, red bump on your skin would lead you to believe. Mosquitos are carriers of diseases such as Malaria, Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever, West Nile Virus and, in this area, Encephalitis.
Steps to Control Your Mosquito Population
A professional will offer you the most comprehensive plan and solution to keep mosquitos off your property and away from your family. But there are steps that you can take in the meantime, to reduce the overall mosquito population.
1. Remove Standing Water Sources: Mosquitos breed in and around standing water sources such as puddles, ponds and bird fountains. There are lots of unexpected places that water can accumulate, such as gardening equipment, tarps and garbage. (Mosquitoes can be found breeding in as little as a spoonful of water!) The first step towards eliminating mosquitos is to make your yard uninhabitable for water-loving pests. This process also includes regular maintenance for water installations such as pools, gutters and outdoor showers. Cleaning out water sources, or turning over buckets and empty planters, regularly will prevent mosquitos from settling in and laying their eggs.
You might notice large groups of small, flying insects that hover, but don’t bite. These are not mosquitoes. They are non-biting midges and you are witnessing a mating swarm. They are harmless, but might indicate that there is an area close by that can also support mosquito breeding.
2. Install Screen Doors or Porch Windows: The best way to enjoy fresh air without the possibility of mosquitos is to install screen windows and doors. You get all the fresh air with none of the bugs! While this process prevents mosquitos from getting inside your home, it doesn’t affect the amount of mosquitos in your yard. You can also use screens to protect standing water sources, such as rain barrels.
3. Outdoor Fans: Mosquitos can be quick, but they are relatively weak flyers. An outdoor fan, used in tandem with other pest control methods, can be an excellent addition to your mosquito prevention plan.
4. Outdoor Lighting: You may notice the hazy cloud of mosquitos that flock to your outdoor lights every night. Thankfully, the lightbulb industry has come up with a solution to prevent insects from swarming your outdoor lights. They are called “bug lights” and they should attract fewer insects, as well as mosquitos.
5. Prevent Direct Contact: There are plenty of ways that you can protect yourself against mosquitos, including the clothes you wear and the bug spray you use. Long sleeves and pants are a direct barrier against hungry mosquitos. Mosquito repellant offers an additional coat of protection against pest. Make sure to double check the ingredients used in your mosquito repellant. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends EPA-registered repellants that contain ingredients such as DEET, IR3535 and Picaridin.
Mosquito Prevention Checklist:
Clean Birdbaths Weekly
Cap Uncapped Fence Pipes
Cover or turn upside down containers in yard
Stock ponds with fish that eat mosquito larvae
Keep outdoor drains flowing freely
Fix any leaky faucets and hoses
Inspect flat roofs for puddles after it rains
Keep irrigation drains and ditches clear of weeds and trash so water will flow properly
Drill drainage holes in playgrounds and tire swings
Do not over water potted plants and empty saucers weekly
Fill in yard at low areas to reduce standing water
Clean out rain gutters regularly
Dispose old tires that could hold water
Keep landscape and grass cut and trimmed. Remove leaf litter
Check all toys in yard weekly and empty of water weekly
Keep all trash cans covered
Replace animal water bowls often
Call Dial One Franklynn Pest Control Today!
DIAL ONE Franklynn Pest Control has been providing mosquito control in and around metro New Orleans since 1969, and can help you get your mosquito problem at your home or business under control today! We offer a number of mosquito control solutions, and can offer a customized program for your particular needs. Take back control of your yard and home, this summer, by implementing a mosquito prevention plan with a professional you trust. Call DIAL ONE for a free consultation! 504-885-3101
We are proud to be a true, local Louisiana company, owned by Gloria Lynn Azzarello and Joseph Frank Azzarello. Mr. Azzarello is one of the few board certified Entomologist working in the pest control industry in Louisiana. We’ve been around since 1969.
