The snow is melting, the temperatures are warming and summer is just around the corner. While there are many things to enjoy about summertime, there are a few things that can ruin a backyard barbeque or literally bug you in the evening time around your home.

Mosquitos!

It seems that no matter how much bug spray you apply, you always seem to get a few bites. One of the ways that mosquitos thrive is by breeding around stagnant water. Reduce the chances of mosquitos bugging you by getting rid of stagnant water.

Here are a few ways Mario Brothers Home Improvements suggests you can minimize mosquitos in your yard:

• Gutters – Clogged gutters can create standing water right above your head. This not only provides a spot for them to breed and multiple but also makes it easier for them to enter your home. Make sure that your gutters are free from debris so that water can flow smoothly during and after a rainfall.
• Birdbaths – Clean and dump the water in birdbaths frequently. This will reduce the chances that mosquitos will call it their home.
• Pools – There’s nothing that says stagnant water more than a pool in your backyard. Keeping it well-maintained, clean and covered when not in use for long periods of time will reduce the chances that mosquitos will thrive here.
• Pots and Collection Pans – From the pots that hold our flowers to the collection pans where excess water leaks from pots, these areas can be a giant flag for mosquitos to congregate. Dump out the water frequently to avoid those pesky blood suckers.
• Outdoor Leaks – From condensation to dripping water from a leaky nozzle, make sure to have these problem areas taken care of to reduce the chances that mosquitos and other bugs don’t have a place to call home.

Pots and water collection pans are easy to handle but if you’re looking for a professional to repair any leaky spouts, clean or install your gutters or help fix any problems around the home that can lead to stagnant water then contact Mario Brothers Home Improvements so that you can enjoy the summer with fewer mosquito bites. Our licensed and insured professionals can handle any problem, anytime, anywhere.