Mosquito Knowledge
Mosquitoes are a common problem in many parts of the world. These insects not only cause annoyance but also transmit several diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and yellow fever. To protect ourselves from these diseases, various pest control methods are available. We will discuss some of the most effective methods of mosquito control.
Insecticides are one of the most popular and widely used methods of mosquito control. These chemicals are sprayed either directly on mosquitoes or on surfaces they are likely to land on, such as walls, windows, and doors. The insecticides work by either killing the mosquitoes on contact or by disrupting their reproductive cycle, preventing them from reproducing. Although effective, the use of insecticides requires caution since they can be harmful to non-targeted organisms. This is why we don’t spray yards covered with dandelions or bushes that are in bloom.
Another effective method of mosquito control is the use of mosquito traps. These traps are designed to attract and capture mosquitoes by releasing a scent that the insects find attractive. Once the mosquitoes are attracted to the trap, they are either captured or killed, depending on the type of trap. Mosquito traps are particularly effective in outdoor living areas such as backyards, where people spend a lot of time. They are also relatively safe and do not harm non-targeted organisms. Mosquito Assassin pest control uses two different types of traps In2Care and Inzecto both are very effective in each has its own advantages.
Mosquito eradication is another effective method of mosquito control. This approach involves identifying and removing mosquito breeding sites, such as standing water or damp areas, to prevent mosquito larvae from developing into adults. Mosquito prevention also includes taking steps to reduce the number of mosquitoes that can enter a living space, such as installing mosquito netting or using mosquito fogging or misting systems.
Mosquito netting is a popular method of preventing mosquitoes from entering a living space. Mosquito nets are designed to create a physical barrier between people and mosquitoes, preventing the insects from biting. They are available in different sizes and shapes, making it possible to use them in various outdoor living areas. Mosquito fogging and misting systems are also effective in reducing mosquito populations in outdoor living areas. These systems release a fine mist or fog that repels mosquitoes, reducing their numbers in the area. Mosquito fogging and misting systems are particularly effective in large outdoor living areas, such as parks and outdoor events.
For outdoor living areas, mosquito prevention is essential to enjoying backyard activities without the constant annoyance of mosquito bites. In addition to mosquito netting and fogging or misting systems, it is essential to practice good mosquito prevention measures, such as removing standing water, keeping outdoor areas clean and dry, and wearing protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and pants. Disease prevention is also critical, particularly for individuals living in areas where mosquito-borne diseases are prevalent. They should seek medical attention if they experience symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches after being bitten by mosquitoes.
In summary, various pest control methods are available to prevent mosquito bites and reduce mosquito populations. Insecticides, mosquito traps, mosquito eradication, mosquito netting, and mosquito fogging and misting systems are all effective methods of mosquito control. By taking preventive measures, we can help you enjoy outdoor living areas without the constant annoyance of mosquito bites and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
Mosquito Control, Misting & Spraying Service
When it’s mosquito season in Northwestern Pennsylvania, it’s tempting to hide inside. Mosquitoes ruin a lot of the warmer months and expose your family to dangerous diseases like Zika and West Niles Virus. Our service is more than a deterrent or repellent, it’s a killer that eliminates these blood-sucking pests for good.
Our Unique Approach To Mosquito Service
Your mosquito control service starts with a thorough inspection of your property by trained and certified technician. Once the inspection is complete, we’ll provide you with a treatment service that’s right for you. Our goal is to stop their existence, tackle infestations, and break the breeding cycle so you can enjoy your yard.
Mosquito sprays vs Larvicide Application
We’ll thoroughly inspect your property for signs of mosquito activity and identify breeding grounds. We’ll begin with the obvious areas (old tires, buckets, wheelbarrows, and clogged gutters) and empty water from them, many times its beneficial to use larvicide in puddles or low lying areas that hold water.
MOSQUITO BARRIER SPRAY
Mosquitoes are commonly found in trees, bushes, shrubs, and other heavily wooded areas because they feed on plant nectar. So we use a backpack sprayer to target these areas. This treatment kills mosquitoes on contact and bonds to foliage, where it acts as a repellent for weeks to come.
West Nile Virus cases keep increasing year after year. Are there more mosquitoes?
Many annalist tribute last few year’s of mild winters and the above normal temperatures in the summers, helping the mosquitoes thrive. Even a little bit of water from a thunderstorm, washing your car, watering your lawn or a leaky hose can be enough to start a breeding location in hot summers. Mosquitoes including those that carry West Nile Virus are becoming more prevalent. West Nile virus (WNV) primarily affects birds, but can also be infect bats, horses, cats, dogs, chipmunks, skunks, squirrels, domestic rabbits, and humans.
Mosquitoes are very hardy
Most mosquito species prefer to lay eggs at the edge of water bodies against mulch, grass, foliage or refuse that will hold the eggs at the surface of the water. If the water evaporates – or you pour it out – before the eggs develop, which usually takes about 7 to 10 days, the eggs will not develop completely into adults, and they will die. If water is not present, those eggs can sit for months until there is enough water to float the eggs to develop and feed the larva. That is why, even during hot dry summers mosquitoes are still active.
Mosquitoes Are More Active During A Full Moon
The full moon is often blamed for many strange occurrences both real and imagined, well you can count mosquitoes among them. A full moon can significantly increase mosquito activity. This is because mosquitoes use visual cues and receptors to find their next meal, which is easier to do when the moon is full.
Mosquitoes Can Breed In Tiny Amount Of Water
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in still or stagnant water or wet soil, and they only need a small amount of water to do so. In fact, some types of mosquitoes can breed in less than a teaspoon of water! That’s an amount that can easily be collected in old tires, children’s wading pools, bird baths, holes in trees, saucers underneath plants, and even on your patio furniture. To help protect your family from mosquitoes, it’s important to regularly remove areas of standing water near your home.
When the sun is out, you need to be out enjoying your backyard.
Well anytime before sunset, Then its time to go in before they start turning your family into their next meal. Mosquitoes can not be out in direct sunlight very long they will dry out and die.
Mosquitoes Are Attracted To Certain People Over Others
If you feel that you are the unlucky one covered in mosquito bites while those around you are not, it may be because mosquitoes are attracted to your body chemistry over others.
Mosquitoes are attracted to a combination of body heat, odor, the carbon dioxide that humans and animals emit when they breathe, and lactic acid – an element found in sweat. These biting pests use their receptors and vision to find their victims and can spot their next meal from 50 meters (approximately 164 feet) away. One of the ways to avoid a possible mosquito infestation is to deal with it early.
Only Female Mosquitoes Bite
There are many species of mosquitoes and they can be found in virtually every part of the world, but not all mosquitoes’ bite. While both male and female mosquitoes feed on nectar and plant sap, only female mosquitoes bite. This is because female mosquitoes require the protein from blood meal to produce their eggs.
Mosquitoes Grow Up Quickly
Mosquitoes can lay approximately 100 eggs at a time. With those little blood suckers growing from an egg to an adult in only 7-10 days. If you’d like to learn more about the mosquito life cycle, just click here