It’s sad to say, but times are tough. More and more Americans are loosing their homes due to foreclosure on a daily basis. These homes can be left abandon and untouched for months until a prospective buyer comes along.
How do mosquitoes come into play?
In many backyards, there are pools, and other small decorative structures such as bird baths. Old rubber tires can also hold water. Leave these unattended for a few months, and you have a serious problem. The weather is getting warm now, and these are the most ideal locations for mosquitoes to breed.
Why cant they just drain the pool?
Sure someone could go and drain the pool. What happens when leaves cover the bottom of the pool, and heavy rain comes in? This creates an area of sitting water. It would leave us back where we started.
Mosquitoes love sitting water. Pools that are left unattended will grow algae, and mosquitoes will lay hundreds of eggs, reproducing at a rapid rate, causing the mosquito population to increase. This can be a real pain for neighbors nearby, especially with children and pets.
How can I prevent this from happening in my neighbor’s yard?
If you are a neighbor, or someone affected by the state of the foreclosed home, you must call your local government. The government will work with the banks to ensure the problem is taken care of. Pest control companies in the southeast region of the county have been using mosquito eating fish in abandon pools. The fish are one of the best options because they reproduce at a speedy rate. With a dozen or so mosquito eating fish placed in an abandon pool, it can take care of the problem, and keep the mosquitoes away. This means that local governments will not have to worry about high costs of these foreclosed homes’ pools. So your best option is to call your town, make them aware of the problem, and they most likely will be speaking to the bank regarding the issue.
What can I do at my home to ensure a mosquito free area?
People who currently have homes can prevent mosquitoes around their home using several Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. As mentioned before, bird baths and old rubber tires are ideal areas for mosquitoes. Rubber tires should be removed from yards, and disposed of properly. Any still water should be removed from the landscape. You inspect your roof every once in a while to ensure your gutters are clear from debris such as leaves and tree branches. If your lawn has an irrigation system, ensure that it is working properly to make sure that there is no over watering of areas to create excessive water conditions.
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