I know you are going to hate this, so I will keep it brief, but due to the recent warm weather please be on the lookout for your friend and mine, the mosquito.

But Dave, it’s only early February…

I realize it’s only February, but the thermometer reads like it is the middle of April. Mosquitoes don’t really hibernate through the winter, but their eggs do and when the temp starts getting over 70, it’s hello skeets.

So I should go get the citronella candles out now?

Ehhhhh… Maybe, maybe not.

First realize that the candle is not the best way to fight mosquitoes. Clearing your yard of places that hold water – an old tire, a bucket in the sandbox, your gutters, is going to be your main line of defense as far as keeping your yard skeeter free goes.

Having a regular mosquito treatment done to your yard is a good play also. By regular I mean once a month. If your pest control company says otherwise they are pulling your leg.

The chemicals used in treating your yard for mosquitos last about 30 days, so monthly is good.

Call around. You can find companies that offer deals on monthly skeeter treatment.

Normally you should be good until the temps rise over 70, but we have been over that mountain already, so it’s best to be prepared.