Mosquitoes
Vectors of many diseases, mosquitoes are a growing concern in many areas of the country, including many parts of Florida. With an ideal habitat for year-round reproduction, Palm Beach county provides an environment for mosquitoes to flourish. Add to that their ability to reproduce in mass quantities, and mosquito abatement services have become a must for Palm Beach homeowners.
The good news is Triton can help, as many of our service plans include routine mosquito treatments around the exterior of your home. Together, we can drastically reduce the mosquito populations around your home and help you and your family enjoy your yard again.
What Can You Do?
- Eliminate any standing water that collects on your property
- Keep swimming pools and hot tubs clean & chlorinated
- Remove all old tires from your property
- Dispose of all pots, tin cans, or other containers capable of collecting 2 inches or more of water
- Keep roof gutters clean and unclogged
- Do not allow pool covers to collect water
- Change water in bird baths every few days
- Keep weeds, grass, and bushes neatly trimmed to minimize potential resting places for adult mosquitoes
- Ensure all door and windows have working, unbroken screens to prevent adult mosquitoes from entering your home
- Remind your neighbors to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites on their properties as well
What Triton Can Do...
- Treat any permanent areas around your home that are capable of collecting water. Just a small application of a granular larvicide will prevent mosquito larvae from pupating into biting adults.
- Ditches or ravines
- Small Ponds
- Knots in trees
- Permanent lawn ornaments
- Planter boxes
- Treat areas around your home with an adulticide to prevent adult mosquitoes from resting or gathering in your yard. Common treatment sites include:
- Bushes, trees, and tall weeds or grass
- Underside of decks, awnings, & eaves
- Siding and beneath window ledges
- Covered patios