Water features are beautiful additions to your outdoor space in Tennessee, but they can also attract mosquitoes. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent this. First, you'll want to keep the water moving, as these pests and their larvae don't like it. You can also make it deeper since they prefer laying their eggs near or in shallow water. Additionally, adding fish to your water feature can help because they feed on mosquito eggs. However, the best way to keep these bloodsuckers away from your property is to enroll in a professional mosquito control program.

Keep the water in your water feature moving to prevent mosquitoes from laying their eggs.

Water feature in Memphis, TN, with a bubbler.

One way to prevent your water feature from attracting mosquitoes is to keep the water moving. Mosquitoes and their larvae don't like moving water, so they'll avoid laying their eggs there. Stagnant water is the perfect environment for them, which is why it's crucial to ensure it doesn't become that. You can do this by adding a pump or a fountain, which will keep the water circulating and deter mosquitoes from making your water feature their breeding ground.

Making the Water in Your Water Feature Deeper Will Help Deter Mosquitoes

Another way to prevent mosquitoes from being attracted to your water feature is to make the water deep. After all, they prefer to lay their eggs near or in shallow water, as it provides ideal conditions for them to hatch and develop. By making the water deep, you'll create an environment that's less hospitable for mosquitoes and their eggs.

Add fish to your water feature to help control the mosquito population.

Pond in Memphis, TN, with fish and vegetation.

Adding fish to your water feature is another effective way to control the mosquito population. Fish are natural predators of mosquito eggs and larvae, so they'll help keep their numbers in check. Even minnows can feed on them, making them a great addition to your water feature. Not only will fish help control the mosquito population, but they'll also add beauty and life to your water feature.

Enroll in a professional mosquito control program to keep mosquitoes away from your property.

While the above methods can help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your water feature, they may not be enough to eliminate them. That's where a professional mosquito control program comes in. When you enroll in this type of program, pros will visit your property regularly to apply treatments proven effective against these bloodsuckers. They'll also target areas where they're most likely to hide and breed, such as shrubs, landscape beds, and shady areas. With a professional mosquito control program, you can enjoy your outdoor space without worrying about these pesky insects.

Pros have access to high-quality mosquito control products that can prevent mosquitoes from returning and stop breeding!

Call us today to sign up for our mosquito control service!

If you want to keep mosquitoes away from your property, you've come to the right place! At Herbi-Systems, we offer a mosquito control service that includes visits every three weeks from March through October to apply our highly effective treatments, ensuring continuous protection when these pests are most active. A professional-grade backpack fogger is used to disperse the product across key harborage areas, including landscape beds, shrubbery, and shady spots. Not only do these treatments provide immediate relief, but they also establish a barrier that prevents mosquitoes from returning and stops breeding!

We offer our mosquito control service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Collierville, Germantown, TN, and other nearby areas. Call us today at (901) 382-5296 to sign up for this service and say goodbye to mosquitoes!