Few pests can ruin a Florida backyard faster than mosquitoes, just one mosquito can raise havoc. You step onto the patio to enjoy an evening with your family, relax by the pool or cook outside, and within minutes everyone is swatting at mosquitoes and heading back indoors.
For homeowners in Wesley Chapel, Florida, mosquitoes are part of living in our warm, humid climate—but that doesn’t mean you have to surrender your backyard to them.
At Green Land Pest Control, mosquito control is about more than reducing an annoying pest. It’s about helping families enjoy their outdoor living spaces while reducing exposure to insects capable of transmitting disease.
Why Are There So Many Mosquitoes Around My Wesley Chapel Home?
Florida provides mosquitoes with many of the things they need: warmth, moisture, vegetation and plenty of places where water can collect.
One of the most important things homeowners can do is regularly inspect their property for standing water.
And it doesn’t take a pond or swimming pool to create a problem.
Rain or irrigation water can collect in:
- Empty flowerpots and plant saucers
- Buckets
- Children’s toys
- Birdbaths
- Pet bowls
- Pool covers
- Clogged gutters
- Tarps
- Garbage containers
- Other objects left outdoors
The Florida Department of Health specifically recommends draining water from flowerpots, buckets, toys, pool covers and other containers where rainwater or sprinkler water collects. (Florida Department of Health)
That empty flowerpot sitting beside the lanai may look harmless, but after a Florida rainstorm it can become a potential mosquito breeding location.
Mosquitoes Are More Than an Outdoor Nuisance
Mosquito bites itch, become irritated and can make patios, pools and backyard areas considerably less enjoyable.
The larger concern is that certain mosquitoes can transmit diseases.
The Florida Department of Health identifies mosquito-borne diseases found in Florida including West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis. Other mosquito-borne illnesses, including dengue, chikungunya and Zika, can also be introduced into Florida under certain circumstances. (Florida Department of Health)
This doesn’t mean every mosquito carries disease. Most mosquito bites result in nothing more than temporary itching and irritation.
But reducing mosquito populations around the areas where your family spends time is still worthwhile.
Take Back Your Patio, Pool and Backyard
Professional mosquito control involves looking beyond the mosquitoes flying around your ankles.
Adult mosquitoes often rest in cool, shaded and humid locations during the day. Landscaping, shrubs and vegetation around patios, lanais and other outdoor living areas can provide these resting locations.
At Green Land Pest Control, mosquito service focuses on identifying the conditions contributing to mosquito activity and treating appropriate areas where mosquitoes are likely to rest.
Professional treatment combined with homeowner prevention can provide a much stronger approach than either one alone.
Start by Eliminating Standing Water
Homeowners can play an important role between professional treatments.
Make it a habit to walk around your property after heavy rain and look for anything holding water.
Turn empty flowerpots upside down. Dump water from buckets and toys. Clean birdbaths and pet bowls regularly. Check gutters and pool covers. Remove unnecessary containers that can collect rainwater.
Florida health officials summarize mosquito prevention with two simple words:
Drain and Cover. (Florida Department of Health)
Drain standing water and cover your skin, doors and windows to reduce mosquito exposure.
Local Mosquito Control for Wesley Chapel Families
Green Land has served families throughout Pasco County since 2002. We understand how Central Florida’s heat, summer rains, humidity and landscaping contribute to pest activity because we’ve worked in these communities for more than two decades.
We’re a local, family-owned pest control company serving Wesley Chapel and surrounding Pasco County communities.
If mosquitoes are making it difficult to enjoy your patio, pool, lanai or backyard, Green Land Pest Control can evaluate the problem and recommend an appropriate mosquito-control approach.
Your backyard should be another place for your family to enjoy not a place you avoid because of mosquitoes.
Learn More About Mosquito Prevention in Florida
The Florida Department of Health provides excellent information for Florida homeowners about mosquito-borne illnesses, standing water, repellents and its recommended “Drain and Cover” approach. (Florida Department of Health)
Florida Department of Health — Preventing Mosquito Bites and Mosquito-Borne Disease