Mosquitoes are a nuisance here in Tennessee, and if you want to reduce their presence in your outdoor space, you'll need to know where they like to congregate. Mosquito harborage areas are places where these pests hide and rest during the day. They prefer cooler, shady spots, such as dense vegetation, tall grass, landscape beds, clogged gutters, and underneath decks. Standing water is another harborage area where mosquitoes breed, including dog bowls, kiddie pools, and bird baths. To effectively control mosquitoes, it is best to invest in professional mosquito control treatments. Pros will spray their treatments in harborage areas to target these pests and reduce their population on your property.

What are mosquito harborage areas?

Mosquito harborage areas are places where mosquitoes hide and rest during the day. These pests are most active in the early morning and late afternoon, so they need somewhere to hunker down during the hottest parts of the day. Mosquitoes prefer cooler, shady areas, so they'll often seek out dense vegetation, tall grass, and landscape beds. They'll also take refuge in clogged gutters, as they provide a dark, damp environment that's perfect for mosquitoes to hide in. Additionally, mosquitoes will hide underneath decks, as they offer protection from the sun and wind.

Mosquitoes can lay up to 300 eggs at a time, which can hatch in as little as 24 to 48 hours.

Standing water is another harborage area where mosquitoes breed.

Still water with mosquitoes in Memphis, TN.

In addition to the aforementioned harborage areas, mosquitoes also breed in standing water. Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, and the larvae develop there until they become adults. Because of this, it's important to eliminate any sources of standing water on your property. Some common sources of standing water include:

  • Dog bowls: If you have a pet, make sure to empty their water bowl daily to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs in it.
  • Kiddie pools: Kiddie pools are another common source of standing water. Make sure to empty them when not in use to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in them.
  • Bird baths: Bird baths are a great way to attract birds, but they can also attract mosquitoes. Make sure to clean them out and refresh the water regularly to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs in them.

Invest in professional mosquito control treatments to target mosquitoes in harborage areas.

To effectively control mosquitoes on your property, it is best to invest in professional mosquito control treatments. Professionals will spray their treatments in harborage areas to target these pests where they most commonly reside and reduce their population. They will also return multiple times throughout the mosquito season to reapply their treatments to provide consistent, overlapping coverage. What's more, they will inspect your property for any sources of standing water and eliminate them to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

Call us today to schedule our mosquito control service!

If you want to keep mosquitoes from making the great outdoors less enjoyable, we are the team to turn to. At Herbi-Systems, we offer a mosquito control service that involves applying our treatments to harborage areas, such as shrubs, landscape beds, and shaded areas, to drastically reduce the mosquito population. You can expect visits every three weeks from March through October to ensure no lapse in coverage when you need it most. What's more, we use highly effective products that establish a long-lasting barrier against mosquitoes, which are dispersed via fogger for optimal coverage.

Our mosquito control service is available to residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Collierville, Germantown, TN, and throughout the surrounding areas. Give us a call today at (901) 382-5296 to schedule!