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Preventing Mosquitoes Around Your Home and Pool
Late summer and early fall are the prime time of year for mosquito breeding. With West Nile Virus being carried by these insects, it is very important to safe guard your home and family. All mosquitoes need water to pass through their life stages. Did you know that your swimming pool can turn into a breeding ground for mosquitoes? It is very important to keep your pool chemicals at their proper levels even when the pool is covered. Proper chlorination prevents stagnation that cause draw mosquitoes in. Mosquitoes will develop in any puddle that lasts more than four days. Even water that pools on top of your winter cover can provide the right conditions. Using an automatic cover pumps to keep pooling water off your cover is a great way to prevent this. Below are more tips on protecting your family against mosquitoes and West Nile Virus during the early fall months.
- Remove tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, discarded tires, or similar water-holding containers and areas that may have accumulated on your property.
- Drill holes in the bottom and elevate recycling containers, garbage bins, etc. that are left out of doors to prevent pooling water.
- Turn over wheelbarrows and do not allow water to stagnate in bird baths, ornamental ponds, or other water features around your home.
- Clean clogged roof gutters. Gutters are easily overlooked but can produce millions of mosquitoes each season.
- Repair leaky pipes and septic systems or outside faucets. Do not let air conditioner run off water collect in shady areas.
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New Pool Signs for Safety, Humor, and Practicality!
Now is a great time to make sure that your swimming pool signs are up to date. Use them to post pool or spa rules, add humor for your guests, or state that your pool is closed for the season. Here are a few of our favorites!
Swimming Pool Closed Sign
Spa Warning Sign
No Skinny Dipping Sign
No “P” in the OOL Sign
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Pool Safety Netting are NOT Safety Covers!
For years, we’ve emphasized the life-saving benefits of pool safety covers for in-ground pools, which prevent countless drowning accidents and can be a literal lifesaver. Now, with the increasing popularity of above-ground pools, many people are looking for similar safety solutions. While traditional safety covers were not always an option due to the usual lack of decking around the entire pool, we’ve seen innovative solutions like the Water Warden Above-Ground Pool Safety Net.
Keep in mind these do NOT qualify as a safety cover and do not satisfy many requirements of local codes or insurance requirements for a safety cover or fencing for your pool.
A safety net is a significant step toward making your pool safer, as it provides a tensioned barrier that prevents children and pets from submerging into the water. It installs quickly and is lightweight for easy removal, holding up to 485 lbs of weight without tearing. However, it’s crucial to understand a key difference: The picture above Pool Safety Netting is NOT a Safety Cover!
A true safety pool cover, as defined by ASTM standards, is a much different product. It not only provides an unparalleled safety barrier but also helps keep your pool clean. A safety cover is anchored to the deck and is designed to support the weight of a person, preventing them from coming into contact with the water. There are two main types of safety covers:
Mesh Safety Covers: These are lighter and allow rain and melted snow to pass through, preventing water from pooling on top.
Solid Safety Covers: These covers offer the ultimate protection by blocking all sunlight, debris, and rain from entering the pool. They require a cover pump to remove any standing water.
Beyond providing a safety barrier, these covers offer additional benefits, including preventing evaporation and reducing the need for chemicals and routine maintenance.
Looking for a Safety Cover for your Pool?
For ready-made rectangular safety covers for common-sized pools, visit our selection here: Pool Covers – Safety
For custom safety covers, such as when you are replacing a worn cover and want to match existing anchors, or if you have a non-rectangular pool, or a rectangular pool with non-removable objects within 18 inches of the pool’s lip, we can help! You can find more information and get a quote for a custom safety cover here: Custom Safety Pool Covers
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Summer Pool Safety for Children
Swimming pools are great, but they can also be a hazard. Drowning deaths among children increase significantly during the summer months when children have access to opened swimming pools. Just a few minutes of unsupervised time can lead to disaster. Make sure that you have some (or preferably all) of the following safety features in place. Even if you do not have small children living in your home, you should use these safety devices to ensure the safety of neighborhood children or visitors to your home.
- Fencing – Most states require that some form of fence enclose your pool to keep children out. Even if your state does not have this law, you should still enclose your pool to prevent unauthorized access.
- Safety Pool Ladders – There are several kinds of pool ladders that restrict a child’s access to an above ground pool. Some have a locking gate that blocks steps when not in use. Others have a roll guard that is pulled down and works like a garage door to cover the ladder. No matter which kind of safety ladder you choose, they are an outstanding way to prevent children from entering the pool.
- Pool Alarms – Pool safety alarms do not prevent entry into the pool. They alert you if a child DOES fall into the pool. When something weighing 10-15 pounds or more (minimum weight depends on brand), a high decibel siren is sounded, both at pool level and at a receiver inside the house. You will be alerted instantly, and those precious saved minutes could be the difference between life and death.
