Florida Homeowners Can Enjoy A Mosquito Free Summer

Mosquitoes are some of the most annoying, irritating, biting insects to invade backyard barbeques, pool parties, outdoor weddings and family reunions in Tampa, Ocala, Gainesville and all across Northern Florida. Mosquitoes are actually a type of small fly that are found around the world and right here in Florida, starting in May and continuing through October, they are the most likely unwelcomed party crashers at your outdoor events. Although nearly impossible to get rid of mosquitoes completely, there are a few things homeowners throughout the region can do to help reduce their numbers and some personal precautions that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of bites when spending time outdoors.

Outdoor Personal Mosquito Protections

Preventing mosquito bites does not have to include wearing full-body mosquito netting and purchasing 20 mosquito zappers to spread around your yard. Homeowners can protect themselves and their families by just remembering a few simple things that won´t empty your wallet.

• Wear light colored, loose-fitting clothing; mosquitoes are attracted to heat that snuggly-fitting, dark colors produce



• If conditions permit, wear long sleeves and long pants



• Wear a "family-approved" insect repellent; remember to reapply often



• When possible, schedule outdoor events, such as birthdays and barbeques, for "non-peak" mosquito hours; making sure to avoid dawn, dusk and early evening

Mosquito Control For Your Backyard

Although taking a few personal precautions will help reduce mosquito bites on your skin, the most effective way to reduce your chances of encountering these little vampires is to reduce their breeding grounds. Mosquitoes need water in order to lay their eggs and they can lay hundreds of them in the smallest amount of water imaginable, so when identifying possible areas in your backyard, leave nothing to chance.

• Remove any debris that can hold water, including old tires, bottles, cans, buckets



• Turn over wheel barrows, canoes, kayaks, children´s wading pools and water tables



• Repair any outdoor leaks; including faucets and air conditioning units



• Replace water that may become stagnant; including bird baths, pet dishes and wading pools



• Mow your lawn and trim shrubs to reduce resting areas for mosquitoes



• Cover swimming pools and hot tubs


Mosquitoes can still remain a problem even with your most vigilant attempts to get rid of them. Many professional pest control companies offer mosquito remediation services, which in conjunction with your efforts can effectively reduce the number of mosquitoes even further. Professional mosquito remediation services, typically involve applying preventative treatments for larvae and then the application of residual insecticide to prevent future mosquito problems. Ideally, this process is repeated monthly, during peak mosquito season, for maximum effectiveness.

Since 1928, McCall Service has been providing pest control and lawn care services throughout Northern Florida. They are a family owned and operated Florida pest control company that offers both residential and commercial mosquito remediation services throughout Gainesville, Ocala, Tampa and the surrounding areas. If the annoying buzzing and irritating bites of mosquitoes are driving you indoors, please visit http://www.mccallservice.com for more information on their mosquito control and other effective pest control services.