Enjoy Your September Event Bug-Free!

Enjoy Your September Event Bug-Free!

Are you getting married or having a special event this fall in New Jersey? Read these tips on how to be smitten and not bitten.

New Jersey is the absolute perfect location for a fall time wedding or outdoor event. Being in close proximity to New York City, as well as several large airports, it makes it an easy place to travel to. New Jersey also offers a large range of venues including catering halls, beaches, rustic barns and large open fields. The fall season tends to be the driest in New Jersey which is a huge reason for its popularity. It seems like a beautiful outdoor New Jersey event would be something out of a fairytale. However, one thing that could put a wrench in your plans would be wedding or event crashers in the form of ticks and mosquitoes.

With the Summer winding down, you may think that mosquitoes and ticks will be less active but actually, it’s quite the opposite. The adult stages of black-legged ticks begin to become active as the season changes from summer into fall. In the northeastern United States, such as New Jersey, these adult stage ticks start to become abundant early in October. They will remain active through the winter as long as the temperatures are above freezing and the ground is not frozen or covered by snow.

Mosquitoes don’t immediately disappear with the start of the fall season either. They become less active after the temperature consistently hits below 50 degrees. The average temperature at the end of October in New Jersey is 55 degrees. That means mosquitoes could be staying around a lot longer than what we all thought.

When you’re hosting an outdoor event, the last thing you want to worry about is your guests getting covered in insect bites or even worst, tick bites. There are several things you could do to combat these issues head-on.

For mosquitoes, keep in mind what time of day they are most likely to strike. Your guests are most likely to be bit between dusk and dawn, so you might want to schedule your event festivities to avoid those hours. Include flowers around your venue that typically repel mosquitoes like lavender, marigolds and citronella. For ticks, you want to make sure your event space has been recently landscaped as ticks like to hide out in long grasses.

Of course, the only way to be fully prepared in fighting against these pests would be getting your yard or venue sprayed by one of our Mosquito Joe professionals. Call Mosquito Joe in Wayne today at (973) 435-0747 to discuss your options about spraying for your special event. We recommend getting the venue sprayed several days before your event. Mosquito Joe can come to your event location in advance to apply a barrier spray and ensure that your guests don’t suffer from mosquito bites. Dry within 30 minutes and applied well before the food is prepared, special event sprays provide protection throughout the day, from setup to the last dance – giving you less to worry about.

For more information about event sprays, please visit our services page.

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