NPMA Predicts Increased Mosquito Activity This Spring
The report is out, and all signs point to a mosquito-filled spring here in Northwest Louisiana. The National Pest Management Association has released its latest Bug Barometer® for this spring and summer, and its forecast predicts an increase in mosquito activity over the next few months.
As a resident of Northwest Louisiana, you probably won’t find this information too surprising. A lot of mosquito activity is par for the course in our area most of the year, especially in the spring and summer. However, that doesn’t mean you must simply put up with annoying, biting mosquitoes this season. Instead, Anti-Pest is here to help you find out why mosquito activity increases this time of year and what you can do to minimize mosquitoes around your property.
Why Shreveport & Bossier City will see increased mosquito activity this spring
There is no off-season when it comes to mosquitoes, but there tend to be fewer of these pests in the winter. Although they are still active, mosquitoes are less energetic when the temperatures cool a bit during the winter months. Unfortunately, mosquito activity is set to increase with temperatures warming back up.
The National Pest Management Association predicts an increase in mosquito activity due to the tropical storms and intermittent rainfall that are so common in our area. Mosquitoes require standing water to breed, so every bit of rainfall provides the ideal conditions for eggs to hatch and mosquito larvae to mature.
Furthermore, Louisiana’s climate and habitat provide ideal conditions for mosquitoes. We live in a humid, subtropical climate with many lakes, ponds, rivers, and wetlands, which are just what mosquitoes need to thrive.
The health risks of increased mosquito activity
While most people consider mosquitoes more of a nuisance than anything else, the truth is that these pests can be a threat to health. Female mosquitoes can spread a variety of diseases through their bites, picking up harmful viruses from one source and transmitting them to the next person they bite.
Mosquito-borne diseases in the Northwest Louisiana area include West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, and even malaria. West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-transmitted disease; thankfully, most people can fight it off without much trouble. However, in rarer cases, more severe symptoms can develop.
How to protect your family from mosquitoes
Avoiding mosquitoes is the best way to avoid itchy mosquito bites, but this is easier said than done. If you have a lot of mosquitoes on your property, you’ll want to take measures to reduce their population. The following mosquito prevention tips can help:
- Eliminate standing water: Regularly check your property for areas of standing water, like clogged gutters, birdbaths, and discarded containers. Drain or empty any spots you find to eliminate breeding areas.
- Maintain mosquito-proofing measures: Install or repair window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out of homes. Consider screening in outdoor areas where you spend a lot of time.
- Reduce moisture around your property: Ensure water properly drains away from your house. Check pipes and spigots regularly to ensure nothing is leaking.
- Maintain your yard and landscaping: Trim back grass, shrubs, and trees to reduce mosquito resting areas and moisture build-up.
- Implement professional mosquito control: To reduce the risks associated with mosquitoes, seek out the local pest control professionals at Anti-Pest for treatments and inspections.
Mosquito control in Shreveport, Bossier City & nearby communities
With the surge in mosquito activity on the horizon, now is the perfect time to implement an ongoing mosquito control plan to protect your family. With Anti-Pest’s year-round mosquito reduction plan, you won’t have to worry about mosquitoes this spring. You won’t have to worry about them this summer, fall, or winter either!
We’ll visit your property each month to treat your yard with a safe and effective mosquito control treatment. We target mosquito resting areas and breeding sites. By returning each month, we stay ahead of population surges, keeping mosquitoes to a minimum all year long.
If you’re ready to enjoy your backyard and front porch without being bothered by hungry mosquitoes this spring, it’s time to Implement mosquito prevention strategies. Reach out to Anti-Pest for our professional mosquito control services in Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas. We look forward to providing you a pleasant spring and summer, free of bothersome and dangerous mosquitoes.
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