What’s the Buzz?
· Only female mosquitoes bite us; they need the protein from blood to lay their eggs.
· Speaking of eggs, a mosquito lays 100-300 eggs at a time, and they average between 1,000 to 3,000 in their lifetime!
· The mosquito is actually the deadliest animal on earth, killing 725,000 humans each year. They top sharks, snakes and even humans!
Why is Mosquito Control Important?
· Mosquitoes carry diseases like Zika virus, West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
· Most people have the typical reaction to a mosquito bite and get the telltale itchy red bump, but some people who are allergic have what is known as “Skeeter Syndrome,” which can cause blistering rashes, bruises, and swelling.
· We all know how annoying mosquitoes can be when you’re trying to enjoy your backyard and you have to keep swatting them away!
What You Can Do:
· Regularly empty ponds, bird baths, fountains, plant pots, buckets, barrels, tarps, kids toys, pet water dishes or anywhere else that water may gather.
· Clean out gutters to avoid standing water – examine them for clots and damage that would cause water to collect.
· Drill holes in tire swings, trashcans or recycle bins so water drains out.
· Use soil to fill in low areas in lawns and landscaped areas where rainwater may collect and stand for more than seven days.
· Keep swimming pools clean, properly circulated and filtered. Keep children’s wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren’t being used.
· Repair leaky outdoor faucets.
· Cut grass and shrubs short, as adult mosquitoes gather to rest in shady, cool areas. Keep your yard weed-free and avoid overgrown vegetation.
Why Mosquito Joe
· A professional service like ours is the best way to combat mosquitoes. We provide an ongoing defense and our technicians can point our problem areas and potential breeding areas on your property during treatment.
· Treatment is tailored to your property and conducted by certified technicians.
· 100% satisfaction guarantee and no contracts are required.
