May evenings stretch longer, kids ask to eat outside, and mosquitoes appear along deck railings before many families have thought about seasonal service. A ten-minute scout walk now saves a frustrating Memorial Day weekend later.
This checklist is for homeowners in Exeter, Nashua, Concord, Hampton, and towns across our service area who want a clear map of mosquito trouble spots before peak season.
Deck and porch zones
Walk the deck or porch at the hour you usually sit outside:
- Check plant saucers and drip trays under pots
- Look for low branches touching railings or roof overhangs
- Note damp mulch in foundation beds beside seating areas
- Test whether a box fan clears the seating area or only pushes insects to the next corner
Photograph shady corners where bites happen first. Those photos help when you request a quote.
Play lawn zones
- Scan for standing water in toys, buckets, and wheelbarrows
- Check low spots that stay soggy after rain
- Note portable sports nets sitting in fence corners
- Look for tall grass at the edge of the play strip where mosquitoes rest
Kids often play past sunset in late May once school events wind down. Note how late games run when you call for service.
Foundation and fence line
- Walk the house perimeter with a flashlight at dusk
- Empty saucers and bird baths
- Pull mulch back a few inches from siding
- Trim vegetation blocking airflow along fence lines
When scout results point toward professional help
If the same zones score poorly every night for a week, schedule barrier spray before June guests arrive. Mosquito Pros NH treats shrubs, fence lines, and foundation plantings, then focuses on decks, play areas, and paths your family uses daily.
Starting in late May beats waiting for the first bad holiday weekend. Our Peak program concentrates visits from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Platinum, Gold, and Silver adjust timing for combined mosquito and tick needs.
Read mosquito control for program details. Add tick control when wood line paths scored high on your scout walk.
Send results before you book
Attach scout photos through contact with notes on which zones failed the checklist. Mention Memorial Day or graduation dates on the same calendar. Our Exeter and Gilford offices route May visits across the Seacoast, Merrimack Valley, and Lakes Region.
Confirm your town on service areas. Use contact or call 603-778-1471 with scout photos attached. Read about Mosquito Pros NH for our history serving New Hampshire since 2010.