Mosquito prevention

 Our Treatment Methods

Backwoods Pest Solutions offers one time services and customized programs. We utilize a truck mounted sprayer with 400ft of hose to treat wood lines, lawns, and ornamental plants as needed. To obtain the highest level Mosquito management usually requires several treatments spaced out averaging every 3-4 weeks starting around May and going thru October weather permitting.

In order to assist in planning a mosquito treatment program that’s right for you, we will schedule a property assessment that will be based upon the fundamentals of Integrated Pest Management. The outside property inspection will consist of identifying potential breeding sites, coming up with a plan for source reduction, and identifying the best treatment options to obtain the level of mosquito control your looking to achieve.

Protect Yourself:

  • Avoid outdoor activities during peak mosquito times (dusk to dawn)

  • Wear light colored long sleeve shirts, pants, and socks

  • Use insect repellent when you are going to be outdoors (Check with your pediatrician before applying repellents to children younger than two (2) years of age)

  • Wash all clothing before wearing again.

  • Do not wear perfumes or colognes if you will be outside for an extended amount of time.

  • Use mosquito netting around infant car carriers and strollers when outdoors.

Reduce the Mosquito Population on Your Property:

  •  Eliminate standing water - Mosquitoes can develop in a puddle or standing water lasting longer than four (4) days

  • Turn over watering containers, flower pots, buckets, wheelbarrows or any object that can collect water

  • Eliminate standing water on the covers of pools and hot tubs that are not open for the season

  • Check gutters for debris and areas where water could potentially pool

  • Change bird bath water at least twice a week or more frequently

  • Change pet watering dishes frequently

  • Remove old tires - Tires make the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes

  • Aerate ornamental ponds, pools, and fountains

  • Chlorinate pools and hot tubs

  • Make sure trashcans are tightly sealed and/or drill drainage holes in the bottom.

  • Check for forgotten items behind garages and sheds

  • Make sure window screens are in good working order - Screens should be bug tight or 18 x 18 strands per inch.

  • Use window shades - Mosquitoes will be attracted to the vicinity of the house and doors by the light being reflected outside of an un-shaded room

  • Change outdoor lighting from white incandescent to yellow or amber.