Why Elm Park Yards Can Have Mosquito & Tick Pressure
Elm Park is a dense North Shore residential neighborhood where adjoining yards, shrubs, alley-like side spaces and small water sources can sustain localized mosquito pressure.
Even on tighter lots, mosquitoes can use shrubs, alleys, courtyards, decks, neighboring vegetation and small standing-water sources. Mature hedges, ivy, ornamental beds and layered landscaping can create cool protected zones that are easy for mosquitoes and ticks to use. The mix of residential, commercial and open-space edges means two nearby properties can have very different pest pressure.