Maryland's Complete Guide To Effective Mosquito Control
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Summertime, summertime, sum- sum- summertime! Summertime in DC is a beautiful time of year. Time for picnics at the pool, badminton in the park, and just relaxing in the backyard as butterflies flit here and there. But there is one thing about summertime that, arguably, no one enjoys. We're talking about mosquitoes. These blood-sucking insects can ruin a perfectly good summer day, and not only because they cause itchy red welts on our skin. Those itchy bites can be the vector for several dangerous diseases. In today's article, we will hit on those issues as well as some things you can do to reduce mosquito populations on your property. Then, we'll talk about the best mosquito control solution.
In our area, mosquitoes are pretty bad during the spring but they're even worse in the summer! The ideal temperature for mosquitoes is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. When it is cold, mosquitoes slow down, but, when the temperature reaches the 80's, they can become much more active. Since mosquitoes need water in order to reproduce, our do-it-yourself mosquito prevention tips will focus on reducing water sources on your property. But, first, let's take a look at why it is not good to have mosquitoes in the first place.
In addition to the maddening, itchy bites that mosquitoes can leave all over your skin, there are many sicknesses that can be transmitted by mosquitoes, including malaria and West Nile virus. West Nile is a dangerous condition claims human lives every year in the United States. Zika is another mosquito-borne disease to be mindful of. This virus can cause microcephaly in unborn children, which can have lifelong implications for the entire family. It is also connected with Guillain-Barre syndrome which can cause a prickling sensation in a person's toes, ankles, wrists, and fingers. Over time, this can advance into weakness in the legs that then spreads to the upper body, a difficulty with talking, chewing and swallowing, can impair the movement of the eyes.
Other illnesses associated with mosquito bites include chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever — the list goes on. Many of these diseases come with a wide range of symptoms that are often mistaken for symptoms of flu or the common cold. If you have ever experienced a fever and body aches that lasted a few days, you may have actually contracted a mosquito-borne illness and just not known it. The bottom line is, there are ways to reduce populations of mosquitoes on your property so that you can not only enjoy your yard more comfortably, but be better protected from dangerous mosquito-borne illnesses as well.
Mosquitoes need water to multiply so, it makes sense that the less water you have on your property, the fewer mosquitoes you will have hatching nearby. The trick to DIY mosquito reduction during the summer is reducing places where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
For the lowest price around, American Pest offers Seasonal Mosquito Control, which is guaranteed to eliminate these pests during their peak seasons. With your initial service, a trained pest professional will walk around your property, identify problem areas, and perform treatments. Routine treatments are administered once a month, usually from March to October, and service can be started at any time.
If you would like to enjoy your summer without the headache of dealing with irritating and dangerous mosquitoes, reach out to American Pest today!
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