Living by the water and enjoying outdoor activities like going to the beach, fishing, and camping has its perks, but it also means running into a certain abundant pest that breeds near oceans, ponds, marshes, and other water sources — the mosquito.

Not only do mosquito pests bite and feed on animal and human blood, causing itching and discomfort, but they’re also vectors for a multitude of serious disease-causing viruses.

So why do mosquitoes come out and bother us? It mostly comes down to temperature, weather, and humidity, which is why there are tons of mosquitoes in some areas of the world, and not so many in others (Antarctica and Iceland are mosquito-free!). Proximity to heat and water plays a significant role in bringing out mosquitoes, which is why it’s important for Suffolk County & Nassau County residents to ensure their family is protected with a solid mosquito control service.

When Do Mosquitoes Come Out in Suffolk County & Nassau County?

Mosquitoes are primarily seen out on Suffolk County & Nassau County during the summer months, due to the warm, humid climate and its importance in their breeding habits. Mosquitoes deposit their eggs in puddles of standing water during the summer when the temperature is higher (eggs will typically not hatch unless it’s at least 50° Fahrenheit).

Warmer temperatures allow mosquitoes to complete their growth cycles quicker, allowing new mosquitoes to rapidly emerge. Mosquitoes enjoy the sun, but they’re easily dehydrated by it, which is why you’re more likely to see or feel them at night. One exception to this is the Asian tiger mosquito, which is quite active during the day on Suffolk County & Nassau County.

So if mosquitoes mainly come out during the spring and summer months, where are they the rest of the year? Well, this varies by species.

Typically, mosquitoes respond to cold winter weather in one of two ways: by spending fall preparing for hibernation in enclosed spaces like garages, sheds, or under homes, or by making winter-proofed eggs and then dying. Then, when the warm months come back around, the mosquitoes come out of hibernation and begin feeding, reproducing, and laying eggs once again.

Common Mosquito Breeding Grounds in Suffolk County & Nassau County

Mosquitoes need water to breed, so they typically inhabit moist, dark areas. Since Suffolk County & Nassau County is surrounded by water, it’s a prime breeding ground for around 50 mosquito species, according to the Suffolk County government.

How Can You Prevent Mosquitoes?

So how exactly can you prevent mosquitoes around your home? Step one is depriving the mosquitoes of water sources. Since mosquitoes are drawn to water build-ups, start by clearing your gutters, storm drains, downspouts, and window wells.

Next, check for areas around your home that attract and trap moisture (think plant pots, buckets, your children’s outdoor toys, any tires or containers you have outside, and your pool). Keeping your grass and hedges short is another way to prevent water from collecting and turning your yard into a mosquito breeding ground.

But the best way to keep mosquitoes away from your Suffolk County & Nassau County home or business is by bringing in professional mosquito exterminators.

Keeping Mosquitoes Out in Suffolk County & Nassau County Since 1960

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Suburban Exterminating is Suffolk County & Nassau County’s leading full-service pest management company. We are state-certified, licensed pest control technicians who start by pinpointing the breeding sources around your property. Then, we treat your property every two weeks with our eco-friendly, child, and pet-safe mosquito spray.

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