We may not think of mosquitoes as being aquatic pests, but they actually spend the first three of their four life stages in the water! Adult female mosquitoes search for a source of idle fresh water before depositing their eggs on the surface. They produce hundreds of eggs at once, forming them all into a raft that will survive the water and the outdoor elements. 

After a rainstorm, mosquitoes have even more choices for their egg-laying sites than before. There are plenty of places mosquitoes can use in the average Mascoutah yard, especially when the weather pattern is continuously damp. Some of the most common ones include:

• Filled buckets
• Soaked tarps
• Filled children’s toys
• Full plant drainage trays
• A pet’s water dish
• Birdbath 
• Clogged gutters
• Damp soil

After summer rainstorms, it’s a good idea to remove all standing water from your yard as soon as possible. By emptying or shaking out these items, the mosquitoes will have far fewer places to lay their eggs. As for consistently preventing and eliminating mosquitoes, Pointe Pest Control is here to help. Our non-toxic mosquito treatments will leave your home mosquito-free in no time. Contact us today for more information on our efficient mosquito control services and to learn how you can keep bloodthirsty mosquitoes out of your Mascoutah home for good!