Mosquito Control Services

Seasons

Mosquitoes can be a nuisance in any season, but they are most prevalent during certain times of the year.

In the spring, warmer temperatures and increased rainfall create ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed. During this time, homeowners should be extra vigilant in taking the necessary precautions to protect their property from infestation.

In the summer months, standing water provides an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and an increase in their population is likely. High humidity levels during these months also mean that mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile virus or Zika virus spread more quickly and easily.

As autumn approaches, mosquito activity declines due to cooler temperatures and decreasing populations of blood-sucking insects. However, if there is still standing water present on a homeowner’s property, the risk of infestation may remain high until winter sets in.

Homeowners can take preventive measures all year round by removing standing water around their homes, using insect repellents when outdoors, wearing protective clothing and keeping windows and doors closed when possible.

Types of Mosquitos

Mosquitos occasionally can become such an overwhelming problem that it requires professional intervention. If a person’s property is suffering from a serious infestation of mosquitoes or they suspect that the population has grown to dangerous levels, they should consider hiring an exterminator as soon as possible.

The most common types of mosquitoes which might warrant extermination are those that carry deadly diseases. Both the Asian Tiger Mosquito and Anopheles Mosquito. These include mosquitoes that transmit the West Nile Virus and Zika Virus, both of which require expert handling by pest control professionals.

Exterminators like WING 8 Pest Services can help identify areas where the mosquito population is highest and provide advice on how to best tackle the infestation. In addition, we can use insecticides and other methods to control the numbers and ensure that the risk of infection does not become too high.

Lastly, if there is standing water on the property, we can introduce biological agents such as predatory fish into ponds or wetlands to feed on larvae and eggs and reduce the mosquito population over time.

About Mosquitos

Asian Tiger Mosquito: This type of mosquito is considered particularly dangerous because it can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue fever, chikungunya, yellow fever, and other illnesses.

Extermination may be necessary for Asian Tiger Mosquitoes when the numbers become too large to effectively manage with traditional pest control measures. If the mosquitoes are present in large numbers or if their activity is constantly increasing despite preventive measures, it may be time to call in a professional exterminator to provide further assistance.

Anopheles Mosquito: Anopheles mosquitoes typically live in or near swamps, marshes, ponds, streams, and other bodies of standing water. These areas are ideal habitats because they provide the mosquitoes with food sources and a place to lay their eggs.

In addition to transmitting malaria, Anopheles mosquitoes can also spread other illnesses such as encephalitis, meningitis, filariasis, and West Nile virus. In order to protect yourself from these illnesses it is important to take preventative measures such as using insect repellents, wearing loose-fitting clothing when outdoors in mosquito-prone areas, draining any standing water around the home or property to eliminate breeding sites for the insects and avoiding swimming or being outdoors during times when mosquitoes are most active (dawn and dusk).