Why Arlington Yards Can Have Mosquito & Tick Pressure
Arlington sits on the North Shore west side with a mix of residential, industrial and waterfront influences, so local vegetation, drainage and open-space edges can produce varied pest pressure.
Even on tighter lots, mosquitoes can use shrubs, alleys, courtyards, decks, neighboring vegetation and small standing-water sources. Waterfront influence, low-lying edges and protected vegetation can combine with residential landscaping to create persistent mosquito resting habitat. The mix of residential, commercial and open-space edges means two nearby properties can have very different pest pressure.