Across the country, mosquitos cause year-round disturbances, but due to their natural habits, they tend to be most prominent during the summer. Especially in Southern California, these bloody-thirsty insects are incredibly burdensome.
If you know mosquitos are going to be a problem this summer around your home, let’s take a look at some of your options.
Mosquito Forecast
According to this mosquito forecast, the Southwest region of the United States, including California, can anticipate slightly above average threat levels in terms of mosquitos.
Unfortunately for us in Southern California, mosquitos thrive in warmer temperatures, preferring anything above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Their favorite living grounds include:
- Climates warm throughout the year
- Moist, tropical climates
- Standing water
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away
Before the sign of your first mosquito this summer, here are a few steps you can follow to help keep these annoying insects away from your home:
- Utilize your screens
- Eliminate any standing water
- Keep your lawn maintained
- Always use fans
- Keep your body covered
- Call 1st Stryke Pest today!
If you live in an area that is prone to mosquitoes, don’t take any chances. Give us a call at 1st Stryke Pest today to see how we can help keep your family safe from harm’s way. After all, don’t forget that in addition to being a nuisance, mosquitoes can also carry diseases causing severe symptoms like fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and even death.
The 1st Stryke Solution
Rather than worrying about the severity of mosquitos in your area this summer, reach out to our team of professionals at 1st Stryke for your free quote today. At 1st Stryke, our pest control professionals work hard to get rid of your pest problem and make sure it doesn’t return. Call our pest control professionals at 1st Stryke today at (877) 787-9531.
