Save Your Hide from Mosquitoes This Upcoming Monsoon Season
As the insanely hot, scorching Oklahoman summer bids us farewell, we are greeted by the pleasant respite of monsoon. There is a lot that makes monsoons special, from the wafts of petrichor emanating off the grass to the promise of fall. Unfortunately, a rose does not come sans its thorns. Monsoon brings with it a bevy of diseases, most of which are transmitted by mosquitoes. In fact, monsoons are the prime breeding season for mosquitoes. In this blog, we are going to learn what it is about monsoons that attract mosquitoes so, the various diseases caused by them, and mosquito treatments to get rid of them from your property this monsoon season.
Why Are Mosquitoes So Prevalent in Monsoons?
Moisture
The standing water from frequent showers and downpours acts as an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes in the monsoons. A major part of effective mosquito treatment involves eliminating standing water.
Heat
The ground and the grass atop release heat after a rain shower, which again attracts mosquitoes.
Strong Smells
Even though this factor is not strictly pertinent to monsoon, mosquitoes also tend to congregate near strong scents - soaps, perfumes, and lotions.
Diseases Caused By Mosquitoes in Oklahoma
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus (WNV) is the most common mosquito-borne disease prevalent in the continental United States of America. West Nile virus spreads via the bite of an infected mosquito.
Chikungunya
The chikungunya virus is not indigenous to America, but that hasn’t stopped chikungunya from being one of the top ten mosquito-related diseases to plague Oklahomans.
Zika Virus
In Oklahoma, the Zika virus is reportable as an unusual disease or syndrome. The disease is transmitted to an individual through the bite of an Aedes aegypti mosquito. Thankfully, America has seen no major outbreaks of the Zika virus in the past couple of years.
Mosquito Treatments to Keep Them from Infesting Your Property
Do Away with Pools of Stagnant Water
Look around your property for signs of standing water. Especially post a spell of rain. Empty the water collected in bins, pots, tires, and other items that have not been in use for a while. Always make sure to wear long sleeves, gloves, full-length jeans, and preferably a mask while clearing out pools of stagnant water. Also, lather yourself with mosquito-repellent creams. You can even use sprays and roll-ons.
Close Your Doors and Windows before Nightfall
Make it a habit to shut your doors and windows before sundown. Mosquitoes are perpetually nocturnal, and their activities grow more aggressive at night. Closing all entryways to the house can play an important part in keeping you safe.
Use Camphor and Garlic as Home Remedies
Did you know that the scent of camphor is effective in keeping mosquitoes at bay? Keep the camphor on a heated surface or inside lukewarm water to activate its smell the most. Garlic is another natural mosquito treatment ingredient that displays excellent mosquito-repelling properties. To prepare a solution, simply crush some garlic and boil it in water for a few minutes.
Contact Professional Pest Control Services
Mother Nature’s Pest & Lawn has been protecting your homes in OKC from these unwanted visitors since 1979. Our mosquito treatment services control the pest population and take a green approach to reduce it. Our crew begins by destroying all breeding sources, which automatically takes care of larva formation. Once we have tackled the source, we deal with adult mosquitoes using a specially harnessed set of pest control and extermination practices. We have some special offers for the upcoming monsoon season. Check us out via our website today!
