Gilbert is growing very fast right now. You can see new neighborhoods being built all over town. Many people are moving into beautiful new homes near the Heritage District or out toward Higley Road. While these new houses are great, they are bringing a lot of mosquitoes with them.
People are surprised to see so many bugs in a desert city. Usually, the dry air keeps these pests away. But in new building zones, the rules are different. To keep your new backyard safe and bite-free, you should hire Green Mango Pest Control to check your property today.
A construction site is a perfect place for mosquitoes to grow. Even though Gilbert is in the desert, these bugs only need a tiny bit of water to lay eggs. Do not let mosquitoes ruin your move into a new home!
Puddles and Holes on the Building Site
The first reason for the bug spike is the way the ground is handled. When crews build a house, they dig deep holes and move a lot of dirt. If it rains or a pipe leaks, water fills these low spots. Because the dirt is often packed down hard by heavy trucks, the water cannot soak into the ground quickly. It sits in a puddle for a long time.
Even a small puddle can hold thousands of mosquito eggs. These bugs love the still water on a messy construction site and can grow from an egg into a flying adult in just one week.
Since no one is living in the house yet, the bugs are never disturbed. They grow in huge numbers and then fly to the nearest finished home to find a meal. This is why people who live next to an empty lot often have the most trouble with bites.
Testing New Sprinkler Systems and Pipes
Another big cause of the problem is the testing of new pipes. Before a family moves in, builders must check the water lines and the sprinklers. They turn on the water to make sure everything works. Sometimes, a pipe has a small leak or a sprinkler head is not aimed right and rhe water can spray onto the dirt or under the new porch.
Because nobody is living there to see the leak, the water keeps piling up. It creates a “hidden” wet spot that stays damp for weeks. Mosquitoes are experts at finding these wet areas and they follow the moisture in the air to find a place to hide from the Gilbert sun.
The Moisture from Fresh Grass and Trees
New homes in Gilbert often get brand-new grass and trees right away. To keep these plants alive in this heat, homeowners have to use a lot of water. This extra water changes the air around the house and makes the yard feel more humid and cool.
While this feels good to people, it is exactly what mosquitoes are looking for. They fly from the dry desert areas into these wet yards. The fresh sod and mulch also hold onto water like a sponge. If a yard is watered too much, the ground stays soft and muddy.
Mosquitoes will hide under the large leaves of new bushes to stay cool during the day. They wait for the sun to go down before they come out to bite.
Enjoy Your New Gilbert Home Without the Bites!
Moving into a new house should be an exciting time for your family. You should be able to enjoy your patio and your new pool without worrying about itchy bumps.
To protect your family, consult with the expert team at Green Mango Pest Control today. They can help you create a safe environment at home by checking your yard, your drains, and the areas near nearby building sites.
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