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Why do I have a mosquito problem?
Mosquitoes live worldwide and can thrive in any outdoor environment that offers suitable breeding, resting, and feeding sites. Mosquitoes in the Boston area are most active and problematic when temperatures are hot and humid. In our region, mosquito season is usually from mid-April through early October.
On a day-to-day basis, many mosquito species are most active at dawn or dusk when temperatures are cooler. Because female mosquitoes like to lay their eggs on top of standing or stagnant water, their populations tend to explode after periods of rain.
Where will I find mosquitoes?
Wooded areas, meadows, and riverbanks offer a lot of shade and moisture and are places where mosquitoes thrive. Properties located near their natural habitats are most susceptible to problems with mosquitoes, but any outdoor space can become a place where mosquitoes thrive.
Mosquitoes in our yards are attracted to clogged gutters, overwatered gardens, pet water bowls, containers, and yard debris that collects water and provides females with breeding sites.
Our yards also offer mosquitoes with several shady daytime resting sites:
- Tall grass
- Shrubbery
- Tree canopies
- Decks
- Damp crawl spaces
The more breeding and resting spots on or near your property, the more mosquitoes you will have flying around your property and using you, your family, and your pets as a food source.
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