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Mosquitoes & Ticks

MOSQUITOES & TICKS

Culicidae

Disease-Carrying Backyard Pests

Mosquitoes can transmit dangerous diseases like West Nile virus, Zika, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. They breed in standing water and are most active at dawn and dusk during warmer months. Females need blood meals to produce eggs.

SIGNS OF INFESTATION

  • Frequent bites when spending time outdoors
  • Buzzing sounds near your ears
  • Standing water sources on your property
  • Mosquitoes resting in shaded areas during the day
  • Larvae visible in stagnant water
  • Increased activity at dusk and dawn

PREVENTION TIPS

  • Eliminate standing water (birdbaths, gutters, containers)
  • Change water in pet bowls and plant saucers regularly
  • Keep gutters clean and draining properly
  • Maintain swimming pools and hot tubs
  • Use screens on windows and doors
  • Trim vegetation where mosquitoes rest

WHY THEY'RE DANGEROUS

Transmit West Nile virus, Zika, and EEE

Can cause severe allergic reactions to bites

Make outdoor living spaces unusable

Can transmit heartworm to pets

INTERESTING FACTS

Only female mosquitoes bite

They can detect CO2 from 75 feet away

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth

They've existed for 210 million years

OUR TREATMENT APPROACH

Our mosquito / tick control program includes larvicide treatments for breeding areas, and barrier sprays for resting sites. Check out our Moat Shield services. We create a protection zone around your outdoor living spaces.

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