The Best Gnat Control Services in Massachusetts

Did you know that gnats and mosquitoes are classified as the same species? These pests can be a nuisance and start to appear in the early spring months but will be fully present when the warmer summer months of May through June arrive. If you live in Massachusetts, then you understand that trying to enjoy the great outdoors is no fun when gnats are around. The impact of Gnats has been amplified by the added pressure and humidity brought on by months of heavy rainfall, as Gnats prefer organic matter and moist environments, which can make nearly any Massachusetts backyard or dock a prime target for infestations. Thankfully, Mosquito Joe of Amherst-Charlton provides gnat-repellent services, so you can return to enjoying your outdoor spaces and backyard swat-free!

What are Gnats attracted to?

Many things in your Massachusetts yard can attract gnats and provide breeding grounds for them. Gnats need two things to reproduce: moisture and decaying organic matter.

Here are a few things that may be attracting gnats to your yard:

  • Overwatering your lawn
  • Build-up of grass clippings
  • Rotten logs
  • Dead plants
  • Unremoved stumps

Life Cycle of a Gnat

Gnats will move through their life cycle in approximately 30 days. During this time, the male gnats will swarm at dusk and mate with the female who has entered the swarm. From there the female gnat will lay 300 eggs and a total of 1,000 eggs during her lifetime.

“The typical gnats on your property are not a human health issue and more of a nuisance. However, you may experience an itching sensation if a large amount of them are present and the Eye Gnat can be quite bothersome.” Says our own David Price – Associate Certified Entomologist and Mosquito Joe Director of Technical Services. “However, by reducing areas in your yard that help them breed you’ll keep the population under control.”

How Mosquito Joe of Amherst-Charlton can help:

Mosquito Joe of Amherst-Charlton can assist you in eradicating gnats in your yard. Gnats are drawn to moist environments, fruits and vegetables, and decaying organic matter. Many of these can be found in the open air, near trash cans, sewage systems, and even in your garden.

Here are some tips for those trouble areas around your home:

  • Place rotting fruit and vegetables in closed containers or bags in garbage cans and dispose of them as soon as possible
  • Let waterbeds dry between each watering of plants and gardens
  • Get rid of decaying organic matter such as leaves
  • Avoid using moss beds

Our highly trained pest control technicians have the resources and equipment necessary to rid your yard of pesky gnats and restore your family’s enjoyment of the great outdoors in and around Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Norfolk, and Worcester Counties. Call Mosquito Joe of Amherst-Charlton today at 413-259-4411 for a free estimate!