Spring has sprung here in North Carolina and flowers are starting to bloom. The birds are singing and the bees are out collecting pollen. The squirrels are busy and the mosquitoes are looking for standing water wherever they can find it.
Homeowners are gardening and tending to their properties and homes. The last thing they want to worry about are hornets, squirrels or birds living in their gutters. This is a common complaint that we receive from homeowners with no gutter protection. Debris in gutters also leads to standing water. Mosquitoes love standing water because they lay their eggs on the surface of the water. Shortly after the eggs are laid the insects are buzzing around looking for food (you). If you have an abnormally high amount of mosquitoes around your home it is likely because there is standing water nearby.
Chemicals and insecticides exist to kill the larvae and repel these insects but by far the most effective thing you can do to reduce the number of mosquitoes around the home is to eliminate standing water. Gutter clogs also lead to problems like foundation damage and mold in your attic.
Homeowners and businesses with Gutterglove installed do not have to worry about clogs in their gutters. No clogs = no standing water = no mosquito pools. Gutterglove gutter guards also seal up gutters eliminating the possibilities of birds, squirrels, and wasps from setting up shop in your gutters.
Speaking of spring, you might want to check out our spring cleaning gutter cleaning tips.
If you’d like to enjoy spring a little bit more, reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home, and put an end to semi-annual gutter cleaning, just contact us today!
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