Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, and ticks need tall grass, leaf litter, or brush to ambush a host — both of which are common features of Keeling properties. a humid continental-leaning climate moderated by elevation, with colder winters and cooler summers than the rest of Virginia extends the active season for both considerably.
Mosquito and tick control here is about disrupting the life cycle at multiple points: larvicide in standing water stops mosquito breeding before it starts, and a vegetation barrier spray targets adult mosquitoes and ticks where they rest during the day. Seasonal retreatment keeps protection consistent through the warm months.