Mosquito Season in Virginia Beach: Tips for Staying Bite-Free This Spring

It’s the start of mosquito season in Virginia Beach, and we all know what that means. Unless you stay indoors, you can expect itchy mosquito bites to pepper you and your loved ones all spring and summer. Of course, there is another solution that allows you to enjoy your outdoor spaces without being heckled by mosquitoes. Below is everything you need to know about mosquito season in Virginia Beach, including how to get rid of mosquitoes.

When is mosquito season in Virginia Beach?

Mosquito season in Virginia Beach can start as early as March and run as late as November. This is largely dependent on the weather. Mosquitoes are active when the temperature hits 50℉ degrees but remain lethargic until the temperature climbs to 60℉. Mosquitoes thrive in temperatures over 80℉.

If spring comes early and the temperature cooperates, mosquito activity will begin in March. However, it will ramp up as April turns to May, and the nighttime temperature stops dropping below 60℉.

Why it’s essential to avoid mosquitoes & their bites

No one willingly hangs around with mosquitoes. We all know how annoying these pests are and try to avoid them whenever possible. However, for most people, avoiding mosquitoes is simply an attempt to avoid dealing with itchy and annoying bug bites for the next few days.

Although avoiding their bites is a great reason to avoid mosquitoes, it’s not just the itchiness that’s the problem. Mosquito bites can be pretty dangerous. Some mosquitoes, not all, can carry diseases that they transfer through their bites. If an infected mosquito bites you, you may contract the illness they have.

The most common mosquito-borne illness in Virginia Beach is West Nile virus. Most people who contract West Nile virus won’t notice any symptoms. However, about 20% will develop flu-like symptoms, such as fevers, headaches, body aches, and joint pain. About 1 in 150 people who are infected can develop more serious complications.

Although very rare, it’s also possible to contract several varieties of encephalitis from a mosquito bite. Eastern equine encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, and Saint Louis encephalitis have all been documented in Virginia. Encephalitis is a virus that causes inflammation in the brain, which can lead to serious problems or even death.

How to stay bite-free in Virginia Beach this mosquito season

To prevent mosquito bites, you have to avoid mosquitoes. This is often easier said than done. Just going outside can be enough to encounter these biting pests. However, taking certain precautions can make it less likely that you’ll end up with mosquito bites. Try these tips to stay bite-free in Virginia Beach this season:

• Keep the grass trimmed around your yard.
• Cut back vegetation around the exterior of your house.
• Clean your gutters to remove clogs that lead to water buildup.
• Remove items around your property that can collect rainwater.
• If you leave pet water dishes outdoors, change the water every few days.
• Reduce moisture all around your property.
• Wear long sleeves and pants when spending time outdoors.
• Wear light-colored clothing while outdoors.
• Apply DEET to your clothing if you know you’ll be in an area with mosquitoes.
• Sign up for mosquito control from Getem Services.

How to reduce mosquito activity around your Virginia Beach Property

The best way to avoid mosquito bites is to eliminate as many mosquitoes as possible around your Virginia Beach property. Although it’s impossible to eliminate mosquitoes completely, reducing their numbers to far more manageable levels is possible. In fact, with seasonal mosquito control in Virginia Beach from Getem Services, you can start spending time outside without worrying about loading yourself up with insect repellent or covering every body part with clothing.

Our seasonal mosquito control is available from March through the last week of September. We’ll visit your property every three weeks to provide a comprehensive mosquito control service. During our service, we mist areas where mosquito activity is highest, such as along fence lines, transitional areas, under decks, overgrown areas, and around trees and bushes.

We also treat mosquito breeding sites, which include water features such as bird baths, gutters, as well as areas of standing water. This ensures that mosquito eggs or larvae in these areas cannot develop.

Returning every three weeks addresses the entire mosquito life cycle and keeps mosquito populations as low as possible around your Virginia Beach property all season long.

We also offer one-time mosquito control services for people or businesses that are hosting a special event. Outdoor weddings, corporate events, concerts, or other events will be much more successful if they are not plagued by mosquitoes. With a mosquito control service performed two to three days before the event, you can be certain that mosquitoes will not be an issue.

For all your mosquito control needs this season, contact Getem Services!