Warmer weather and longer days make summer the perfect time to enjoy your lawn and home. However, pesky insects like mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks can quickly turn your family barbecue into an unwelcome zone. Warren Lawn, Central Iowa’s premiere lawn fertilization and pest control company, understands the importance of keeping your lawn pest-free during the summer season. In this blog, we’ll explore three key points to consider for effective mosquito, flea, and tick control: safety, timing, and helpful tips.
Safety: Protecting Your Loved Ones 👨👩👧👦
When it comes to pest control, safety should always be a top priority, especially when dealing with potentially harmful insects like mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. Warren Lawn takes great care in utilizing safe and environmentally friendly pest control methods. They prioritize the well-being of your loved ones, pets, and the local ecosystem. By employing professional and responsible techniques, you can rest assured that the products used are effective yet pose minimal risk to your family and the environment.
Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are carriers of some of the worst diseases. Many of these diseases can be spread to animals and humans, so it is important to make sure these pests don’t find your landscape and lawn as a good place to stick around and breed.
It’s important to understand the products being used and know their effectiveness. Spraying the wrong quantities of product or not spraying the appropriate areas can leave pests active, allowing them to ruin your next family barbecue.
Timing: Strike When They’re Most Vulnerable 🦟
Have you ever heard of “Mosquito Days”? These are days when the humidity level is higher than 40% and the temperature ranges between the 50’s in the night and 90’s during the day. We have many of these days in the Summer, so you can be sure that mosquitoes and other pests are not only thriving but also breeding.
Understanding the life cycles and behaviors of mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks is crucial for effective control. The timing of your pest control efforts plays a significant role in reducing their populations. Warren Lawn’s experts have extensive knowledge of these pests and can devise a customized treatment plan based on their life cycles and peak activity periods. By targeting specific times in the summer when mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks are most vulnerable, you can significantly reduce their numbers and reclaim your lawn.
Helpful Tips: Maintaining a Pest-Free Lawn 🌱
In addition to professional pest control services, there are several proactive measures you can take to create an environment less conducive to mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks:
a. Remove standing water: Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so eliminate any sources of standing water such as birdbaths, buckets, or clogged gutters. Regularly empty and clean outdoor containers that collect water.
b. Trim and maintain vegetation: Mow your lawn regularly and keep the grass trimmed. We have many great lawn mowing tips on our Lawn Lesson page that will help you understand great mowing techniques. Mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks thrive in tall grass and overgrown vegetation, so maintaining a well-groomed lawn and landscape will deter them.
c. Create a barrier: Consider using plants like marigolds, citronella, mint and lavender, which are known for repelling mosquitoes and other insects. These plants not only add beauty to your yard but also act as a natural barrier.
d. Wear appropriate clothing: When spending time outdoors, especially in wooded areas or tall grass, wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes. Tucking in your clothing and using insect repellent on exposed skin provides an extra layer of protection.
e. Use products that deter flying insects and mosquitoes while you are outside. Products like the OFF Citronella Candle, Tiki Torches, Thermacell’s and others are great ways to prevent incoming pests while you are outside.
With Warren Lawn, you can enjoy a mosquito, flea, and tick-free summer in Central Iowa. By taking these precautions and seeking professional assistance, you can protect your loved ones and create a pleasant environment for everyone to enjoy throughout the summer season. Trust Warren Lawn to keep your lawn pest-free and turn it into the sanctuary you deserve.
