Don’t Invite Mosquitoes to Your Backyard BBQ: Prevention Tips That Work
- Tiger Pride Lawn Care
- May 6
- 2 min read
There’s nothing like a warm Iowa evening outdoors—until mosquitoes crash the party. These tiny pests can quickly ruin your backyard BBQ or relaxing evening with their itchy bites and constant buzzing. The good news? With these simple steps, you can help keep mosquitoes away and enjoy your outdoor space in peace.
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Why Mosquitoes Love Your Yard
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Mosquitoes are attracted to moisture, shade, and still air. They lay eggs in standing water and like to rest in tall grass, weeds, or under decks. Even a small amount of water in a birdbath or flower pot tray can become a breeding spot for mosquitoes.
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5 Easy Ways to Prevent Mosquitoes
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Remove standing water – Check your yard for items that collect water like buckets, toys, flowerpots, or tarps. Empty and refresh birdbaths and outdoor pet water bowls regularly.
Mow and trim – Mosquitoes rest in tall grass and overgrown bushes. Keeping your lawn mowed and shrubs trimmed takes away the places they like to hide.
Use fans when outside – Mosquitoes are weak flyers, so setting up a fan on your patio or deck helps keep them away.
Clean your gutters – Clogged gutters can hold water, giving mosquitoes a perfect spot to breed. Make sure your gutters stay clear and draining properly.
Treat your lawn for mosquitos – Call the outdoor pest control experts at Tiger Pride Lawn Care and ask about our summer pest control treatments, which include treatment for mosquitos.
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Enjoy Your Outdoor Time
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Preventing mosquitos doesn’t mean you have to overhaul your whole yard. Just a few small changes can make a big difference in your outdoor fun. With a clean, well-maintained outdoor space, treated with safe and effective pest control solutions, you’ll be more comfortable all summer long.
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Don’t let anything — especially not mosquitos — get in the way of a great backyard BBQ.