The Key To Keeping Mosquitoes Away From Your Dallas Yard

You would be hard-pressed to find another creature that fits the word pest better than a mosquito does. They are notoriously annoying and possess an obvious disdain for personal space. It would hardly be a Dallas summer without at least a dozen of these little suckers hovering in front of your face. Alas, there are a few tools one can use to keep mosquitoes from plaguing your Dallas yard this year.

How Mosquitoes Contribute To The Eco-System

As annoying as these insects are, they do, like all things, have their place in the ecosystem. Male insects eat nectar and, in turn, pollinate many plants. This pollination allows plant species to reproduce and continue to spread. Furthermore, many birds, small mammals, and reptiles rely on mosquitoes as a food source. So, mosquitoes are a loathsome cog in the machine but a necessary cog nonetheless.

Why Mosquitoes Around Your Home Is A Big Problem 

While you cannot eradicate mosquitoes off of the face of the Earth, you can take certain measures to keep mosquitoes out of your Dallas home. As we have already covered, mosquitoes in the home are a nuisance, but they also love to bite and leave itchy bumps in their wake. Not to mention, mosquitoes can cause issues for our animals' friends too. Some illnesses like heartworm in dogs or equine encephalitis are passed directly from mosquitoes. It is also well-known that mosquito-borne illness kills thousands of humans every year.

The Diseases Transmitted By Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can pass many diseases on to humans. There are over 200 species of mosquitoes in the United States alone. Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, Malaria, and Yellow Fever are just a few examples of diseases that mosquitoes can pass to humans.

Zika Virus is spread via mosquito bite and can be passed from an infected mother to fetus. Flu-like symptoms, rash, joint pain, and red eyes are all common symptoms of the Zika Virus.

West Nile virus resembles the flu but hits the elderly and the very young especially hard.

There are millions of cases of Malaria worldwide. Each year, there are about 2,000 cases in the United States alone. Malaria is caused by a parasite that is passed from mosquito to human. High fevers and shaking chills are the most common symptoms.

Yellow Fever is transmitted via the bite of an infected mosquito and ranges from flu-like symptoms to liver failure and jaundice. 

Natural Ways To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard

To avoid mosquitoes coming onto your Dallas property, residents should do the following:

• Maintain screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes and other biting insects out of the home.

• Invest in a mesh chimney cover to block mosquitoes from accessing your home through an unused fireplace.

• Keep your yard tidy and free of standing water. Mosquitoes breed and lay their eggs in standing water that can collect in anything from an unused flower pot to a wheelbarrow.

• Keep vegetation trimmed low.

• Regularly clean your gutters.

These are all great methods to prevent mosquitoes from taking over your lawn. However, to be thorough or to treat an active problem, the best way to guarantee that pests are kept at bay is to partner with a professional. A professional like Addison Green Lawn can inspect your property and create a tailored game plan to keep mosquitoes away from your property. We offer quality lawn care services and free consultations. Protect yourself and your Dallas property with Addison Green Lawn today! Call us now to learn more about our mosquito control options.