by admin | Feb 10, 2023 | Pete's Bug Tips
The number-one factor that will attract mosquitoes to your yard is the presence of stagnant water in or around your yard. Mosquitoes need stagnant water to lay their eggs, and anything from a bucket of water or plant pot to pool or fountain can turn into a breeding...
by admin | Feb 10, 2023 | Pete's Bug Tips
Wet mulch, along with other common yard decorations such as pine straw and wet soil in a flower bed, can hold enough moisture below the surface to attract mosquitoes. Once mosquitoes identify an area as moist enough to lay eggs, they will nest there, and other...
by admin | Jan 19, 2023 | Pete's Bug Tips
Mow your lawn on a regular basis. Ticks like to hide in tall grass and wait for a host to latch on to. Remove leaf debris and keep garden beds clean and dry. Prune shrubs and bushes so they aren’t extending into walk areas where people or pets will brush up against...
