In 1882, rival union leaders came together in New York City to protest the unfair labor practices that they were subjected to, and Labor Day was born. Fast forward 135 years, and now Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer. If you plan on hosting family and friends for a barbecue to celebrate, follow these tips to prevent pests.
Drain All Sources of Standing Water Around Your Yard
If there’s one way to invite mosquitoes to your Labor Day barbecue, it’s to leave standing water around your yard. That’s because female mosquitoes love to lay their eggs in it. To prevent a mosquito infestation, make sure you drain, clean and cover any containers that can hold water, including birdbaths, flowerpot saucers and buckets.
Host Your Labor Day Celebration In the Early Afternoon
Labor Day falls on a Monday, and Tuesday’s work day is nothing to look forward to if you host your barbecue late in the day. Aside from avoiding a weekend hangover, hosting your barbecue in the early afternoon is a good way to prevent mosquitoes from invading your celebration. That’s because mosquitoes are crepuscular, and they can easily overheat and desiccate in hot and dry daytime conditions. They’re also vulnerable to the intense light from the sun.
Bonus Tip: Place your barbecue grill in the direct sunlight to prevent pests from feasting on your food.
Set the Mood With Citronella Candles and Tiki Torches
If you would rather host your barbecue in the evening to avoid Florida’s heat and humidity, especially if you don’t have a swimming pool to cool off in, arm your yard with citronella candles and tiki torches to deter pests like mosquitoes.
Purchase Insect Repellent For You and Your Guests
DEET is an active ingredient used in many products that help repel pests, including mosquitoes and ticks. Aside from professional pest control, it’s considered the number-one way to protect yourself against illnesses like the West Nile virus, the Zika virus, malaria and Lyme disease. Although you can find products containing up to 99 percent DEET, most pest control experts agree that you should use a product that has between 15 and 30 percent DEET.
Keep Food and Drinks Protected In Sealed Containers and Coolers
Food and fragrances attract all sorts of hungry pests searching for a free meal, and what’s better to feast on than a tasty barbecue? To prevent pests from contaminating your food and drinks, store them in sealed containers outside. If you’re intent on leaving cooked food outside in the open, cover it to avoid falling ill because of contamination.
If you’re in need of professional pest control services in South Florida, contact MosquitoNix at (954) 228-6857 in Ft. Lauderdale, (305) 440-1623 in Miami or (561) 767-9481 in Palm Beach. Our pest control specialists wish you a happy holiday weekend, and we’ll do everything in our power to make sure it’s safe, fun and free from pests.
If you plan on hosting family and friends for a barbecue to celebrate, follow these tips to prevent pests.
Drain All Sources of Standing Water Around Your Yard
If there’s one way to invite mosquitoes to your Labor Day barbecue, it’s to leave standing water around your yard. That’s because female mosquitoes love to lay their eggs in it. To prevent a mosquito infestation, make sure you drain, clean and cover any containers that can hold water, including birdbaths, flowerpot saucers and buckets.
Host Your Labor Day Celebration In the Early Afternoon
Labor Day falls on a Monday, and Tuesday’s work day is nothing to look forward to if you host your barbecue late in the day. Aside from avoiding a weekend hangover, hosting your barbecue in the early afternoon is a good way to prevent mosquitoes from invading your celebration. That’s because mosquitoes are crepuscular, and they can easily overheat and desiccate in hot and dry daytime conditions. They’re also vulnerable to the intense light from the sun.
Bonus Tip: Place your barbecue grill in the direct sunlight to prevent pests from feasting on your food.
Set the Mood With Citronella Candles and Tiki Torches
If you would rather host your barbecue in the evening to avoid Florida’s heat and humidity, especially if you don’t have a swimming pool to cool off in, arm your yard with citronella candles and tiki torches to deter pests like mosquitoes.
Purchase Insect Repellent For You and Your Guests
DEET is an active ingredient used in many products that help repel pests, including mosquitoes and ticks. Aside from professional pest control, it’s considered the number-one way to protect yourself against illnesses like the West Nile virus, the Zika virus, malaria and Lyme disease. Although you can find products containing up to 99 percent DEET, most pest control experts agree that you should use a product that has between 15 and 30 percent DEET.
Keep Food and Drinks Protected In Sealed Containers and Coolers
Food and fragrances attract all sorts of hungry pests searching for a free meal, and what’s better to feast on than a tasty barbecue? To prevent pests from contaminating your food and drinks, store them in sealed containers outside. If you’re intent on leaving cooked food outside in the open, cover it to avoid falling ill because of contamination.
If you’re in need of professional pest control services in South Florida, contact MosquitoNix at (954) 228-6857 in Ft. Lauderdale, (305) 440-1623 in Miami or (561) 767-9481 in Palm Beach. Our pest control specialists wish you a happy holiday weekend, and we’ll do everything in our power to make sure it’s safe, fun and free from pests.
