Mosquitos - Pest Control In Holland, MI

How To Identify Mosquitos

Mosquitoes come out once it is warm enough for them (50 degrees F). They then become most active in hot summer months, and that’s when it becomes important to seek out mosquito treatment. Mosquitoes fly around at a steady pace and have been known to make unpleasant buzzing noises at close contact. They can be ¼ to ⅜ of an inch in length and their color can be identified as brown, black, silver, white, or gray. They will most likely consist in wet areas such as a pond or swamp, as that is where they thrive and lay their eggs.

Damage Caused By Mosquitos

Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance while spending time outdoors, but they can also cause itchy welts on the skin. The mosquito is attracted to a person’s (or animals) body heat, movement, sweat, and exhaled carbon dioxide. They also are attracted to dark colors such as black, brown, or dark blue clothing. When mosquitoes find these traits appealing, they latch on to a mammal’s skin and start to suck their blood. A red, irritating bump is one one effect, but it is important to know that mosquitoes can carry a multitude of serious diseases as well, such as West Nile virus, Malaria, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, and recently Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Typically, these resemble flu-like symptoms that could require hospitalization, coma, or even death.

How Empire Pest Control Tackles A Mosquito Infestation

As repelling mosquitoes can be a difficult task, there are a few different things we will do to control them in and around your property. If you have standing water, we will work on reducing it or treating it with an insect growth regulator (IGR), to ensure that mosquito larvae do not continue their life cycle. As for adult mosquitoes, we use an ultra low volume (ULV) sprayer that leaves a very fine mist on the underside of the foliage. Our mosquito control service comes with a 30-day guarantee.

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