Mosquito Control In Gaithersburg MD

Comprehensive Mosquito Control For Gaithersburg, MD

Nothing can ruin time outdoors quite like the incessant buzz of mosquitoes. If these persistent pests are interfering with your enjoyment of your Gaithersburg property, it may be time to call the professionals at Miche Pest Control. 

At Miche Pest Control, our licensed pest control technicians are experts at removing and preventing common pests like mosquitoes in Gaithersburg and surrounding areas. We use a combination approach of yard fogging and larvicide application to address both current and future mosquito populations – and our mosquito treatments are also effective against both ticks and fleas. If you are ready to enjoy your Gaithersburg yard without obnoxious mosquitoes, call Miche Pest Control today to get started on your first service.

Is There More Than One Type Of Mosquito In Gaithersburg?

To most people, all mosquitoes are the same. And even though one mosquito might be just as annoying as the next, there are different types of mosquitoes in Gaithersburg, consisting of:

• Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito
• Culex pipiens, the house mosquito
• Culex fatigans, the southern mosquito
• Aedes aegypti, the yellow mosquito

Each species varies in size, color, and behavior, with some biting at night and others during the day. They also differ in the diseases they are vectors of, including West Nile virus, dengue, chikungunya, and encephalitis. Although this is the case, it's difficult for the average person to tell them apart.

You should approach all mosquito problems the same and have our professionals at Miche Pest Control help you keep this pest out of your yard. 

Are You Ready For Another Early Mosquito Season In Gaithersburg?

Have you noticed mosquitoes have been active earlier in the past few years? If so, you aren't alone. Because of weather factors, mosquito season starts earlier than it used to, with warmer temperatures allowing them to thrive.

It's never too early to get started preparing for mosquito season, which you can do by using these expert-recommended prevention tips:

Eliminate Breeding Sites: 

Mosquitos only need a shallow amount of water to lay their eggs, so you should clear any rainwater and fill in ground holes. Also, keep garbage cans closed, remove debris that can hold water, unclog gutters, and use filters in pools and other water features. 

Eliminate Harborage Areas: 

Mosquitoes need shade to survive the hottest parts of the day, so you should keep your grass cut short, trim shrubs and foliage, and remove debris from your yard.

Eliminate Food Sources: 

Only female mosquitoes require blood meals to reproduce, while males and females feed on plant nectar for nutrients. Limiting nectar-producing plants can make your yard less attractive to this pest.

For more prevention tips to keep mosquitoes away, give us a call at Miche Pest Control. We also offer services to alleviate the stress of mosquitoes in your yard using long-lasting EPA-registered products. So whether you need help with an active mosquito problem or want to prevent one from starting, Miche Pest Control is your go-to company.

How To Limit Your Mosquito Exposure Risk In Gaithersburg

If it seems like an endless number of products claim to keep mosquitoes away, that's because there are! As we approach spring and fall weather, you can't walk into most pharmacies, hardware, grocery, or outdoor stores without coming face-to-face with a display advertising mosquito repellant. 

While these products might offer some relief to annoying mosquitos, they won't be effective if you aren't practicing the following:

• Making Yourself Less Attractive: Some things like having blood type-O or being pregnant make you more attractive to mosquitoes and can't be changed. But other things, like your scent, sweat, and clothing, can be changed. Before going outside, take a shower to rinse off any sweat, don't use any personal products with floral or sweet scents, and wear tight-knit and light-colored fabric.
• Plan Your Time Outside: Mosquitoes struggle to survive during the day because they become dehydrated in the sun and are naturally less active during the daytime. So try to avoid being outside before dawn and after dusk.
• Use Their Weaknesses Against Them: Mosquitoes aren't strong at flying, so fans help keep this pest away from you while you're outside.

Ask Miche Pest Control's experts about ways to limit your exposure to mosquitoes in Gaithersburg!

The Trick To Keeping Mosquitoes Away From Your Gaithersburg Property

Besides removing the factors that attract mosquitoes, you can also utilize the things that will deter them, like:

Natural Predators:

Allowing predators such as spiders, birds, bats, dragonflies, and frogs to live on your property will help keep mosquito populations under control. However, this method will not entirely solve your problem and can be problematic as these predators cause concerns as pests.

Plants:

Plants that keep mosquitoes away include marigold, lavender, catnip, rosemary, citronella, mint, basil, allium, sage, and more. Using these plants is a great way to add color to your yard without making it a magnet for many pests, including mosquitoes. 

Get rid of mosquitoes with Miche Pest Control's mosquito control services, which provide yard fogging for quick relief, larvicide application, and high-quality products that produce long-lasting effects. As a bonus, our monthly mosquito control services also help keep flea and tick populations under control, offering triple protection for you and your family!

As with our other pest control offerings, you will receive our pest-free guarantee, so if mosquitoes are still present after we treat them, we will return and re-apply treatments at no additional cost.

Don't wait any longer; reach out to Miche Pest Control for pest control in Gaithersburg today!