Autumn Pest Control You Can Fall Back On
Posted by Mosquito SquadDecember 20, 2023
There are many ways to ensure that you keep your yard and home safe from pests in the fall.
But have you heard about Mosquito Squad’s granular pest control treatment for the fall? Granular pest control treatments are formulated for twice yearly applications, which augment our barrier protection sprays for mosquitoes, fleas, gnats, fire ants, and more.
How do granular pest control treatments work?
Aptly named, tiny granules of pesticide are applied to your yard in the springtime and again in the fall – usually March and October. Ground breeding pests, and those seeking shelter from cooler temperatures in the fall season will find refuge underground or beneath debris on the ground. These granules work not only immediately but also over time to eliminate pests that might otherwise overwinter throughout your property, emerging happy, healthy, and hungry in the spring.
What other fall pest control treatments should you consider?
Once your tick control barrier protection spray schedule has ended, it is time to consider the importance of extending protection from ticks through the springtime. This is done with our tick control tube program, which are biodegradable tubes specially designed to fight tick populations around your home and property ‘round the clock, without the need for re-application.
These tick tubes are filled with pesticide treatments, which eliminate ticks where they live, having been carried there by ground rodents, who have found the cotton for their nests. Not to worry – this formula will not harm their rodent couriers, but ticks and tick larvae will not survive. This equates to fewer newly emerging ticks around your home next spring.
What else can you do in the fall to protect your home from pests?
Yard maintenance in the fall is just as important as any other time of year. Keeping ground litter picked up, gutters cleaned, and pooling areas of water cleared up are all essential fall outdoor upkeep tasks that can make your property less friendly to pests. Here are some fall-specific chores you can do to help:
- Stack firewood off the ground on a raised rack
- Mow your lawn if it continues to grow into the fall months
- Inspect and caulk windows where necessary
- Check weather stripping around exterior doors and repair if needed
- Switch outdoor light bulbs to LED, which produce less heat
Want to know more about our tick control tubes and autumn granular pest control? Get in touch with Mosquito Squad of Las Cruces by filling out our form online or calling us at (575) 221-1787 for a free quote.