How to Prevent the Cultivation of Mosquitoes

What are the things you need to know to prevent the cultivation of mosquitoes?

• How long it takes for mosquitoes to hatch eggs
• How to prevent mosquitoes from breeding
• The dangers of mosquitoes
• Using insecticides

 

Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying creatures that you can encounter. They are known to spread various diseases and are health hazards to the population. Pest control and free pest inspection services may help you exterminate and prevent the spawning of these pests around your home or identify where they come from, but you can also prevent the cultivation of mosquitoes on your own. Here are a few methods on how to keep these pests away:

 

How Long Does it Take for Mosquitoes to Hatch?

A mosquito is capable of laying around 100 to 200 eggs at a time. After a female mosquito lays her eggs in water, the eggs only need around a day or two to hatch. Once the eggs hatch, hundreds of larvae will be released. Mosquito larvae can usually be seen at the surface of the water they inhabit. Mosquito larvae are aquatic and need water in order to survive.

In around 5 to 10 days, these little wrigglers will transform into pupae. A mosquito pupa can also be seen on the surface of the infested water. In the span of around 7 to 10 days, the pupa metamorphosis of this creature will be complete and it will turn into an adult mosquito.

As the new adults emerge, they will remain on top of the water, waiting for their wings to dry before taking off. The female mosquitoes will then look for animals to feed on in order to nourish eggs for fertilization, before laying another batch of over a hundred eggs.

 

How to Prevent Mosquitoes from Breeding?

There are plenty of ways to prevent mosquitoes from breeding around your home or ways to eliminate and stop the process of mosquitoes from developing. These creatures breed in silence and can slip under our guise if we don’t carefully observe the surroundings of our household environment. Here are ways for us to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

 

Take Note of Places Around Your House where Water May Accumulate

Always observe the surroundings of your own home. You never know where water may accumulate. If you notice any areas where water may gather, keep them clean regularly. It’s ideal to sweep away any unnecessary puddles of water.

Don’t leave stagnant water around

Mosquitoes need stagnant water to lay their eggs. The hatchlings also thrive in stagnant water conditions. Mosquito larvae survive in stagnant water due to their generally static lifestyle. In order to breathe properly, they need to stay afloat and still, the same goes for the pupae as well.

If you have any stagnant water lying around the perimeter of your home, throw them out. These are potential nesting grounds for hundreds of mosquitoes. Even small puddles of stagnant water need to be cleaned out to totally prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

During mosquito season, keep your house’s gutters clean, cover any water barrels, throw out old water from buckets. Or if you have a pool or a pond, clean them regularly. Keep in mind that if you have pets living outside your house, make sure that their water bowls are often changed. Acting quickly is essential as the life cycle of a mosquito is extremely quick. In a week or so, the eggs will turn into adults.

 

Keep your Surroundings Clean

Keeping your surroundings clean will be the best form of preventive maintenance when it comes to keeping mosquitoes from breeding around your house. Unbeknownst to many homeowners, many damp places may accumulate a significant amount of water levels for mosquitoes to breed.
Those with pools and ponds need to keep water circulating in order to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in those areas.

Once your pool or pond’s water pump ceases, mosquitoes may quickly cultivate there. If ever that happens, quickly have your water pump serviced.
If you have any garbage cans or bins outdoor, ensure that they are always covered. When they have no lid, make sure that they are free of any form of stagnant water, especially after a rainy day. Keep these bins clean at all costs.

 

The Dangers of Mosquitoes

Not only are mosquitoes a nuisance, but they also have the potential to pose a threat to people’s health. Mosquito bites, in general, are not dangerous. It’s the secondary effects of mosquito bites that may be harmful to people. Aside from the itchiness they leave on your skin, mosquitoes may carry and transmit harmful diseases such as Zika virus, yellow fever, malaria, tularemia, encephalitis, dengue, chikungunya, and canine heartworms.

 

Use Insecticides

You may use chemicals against mosquitoes to keep your house mosquito free or plant some mosquito repelling plants such as citronella or lemon grass. These are easy and effective ways to keep mosquitoes away from the premises of your home. Mosquitoes are known to travel for miles in search of places to spawn and breed. Using chemical or natural repellents will prevent these pesky pests from coming into contact with your household. When the situation gets worse, pest control is your only answer.

 

Key Takeaway

Following these methods will surely prevent the cultivation of mosquitoes in your home.  Try inquiring for a free pest inspection to know where these pests may breed and prevent other pests from invading your home. In retrospect, keeping your house clean will prevent mosquitoes and most pests from cultivating in your humble abode.