Top Ten Reasons to Hire a Mosquito Control Company this Season
By Eric Peavy
Between hardware stores, citronella candles, and OFF! bug spray, don’t I have enough DIY options to be bite-free this summer? Actually, it could be worth finding a mosquito control company to take care of it for you. Read more to see why you should skip the DIYs and hire a professional.
Reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses
Perhaps the most important reason to hire a mosquito control company this year is for the safety of you and your family. Mosquitoes can carry and transmit many diseases to humans. For example, mosquitoes can carry Zika virus which can cause fever and even birth defects. They can also transmit malaria, the West Nile virus, and Dengue fever to name a few. Although not all mosquitoes carry diseases, according to the World Health Organization mosquitoes are responsible for the spread of disease and untold number of deaths each year across the world from the diseases they can transmit. Hiring a mosquito control company will reduce the population of mosquitoes in your property, which will help protect you and your family.Enjoy your outdoor spaces
In the heat of the spring and summer, the best time to enjoy your yard is in the late afternoon when the sun is low and the temperatures start to drop. Unfortunately for us, that’s the time of day when mosquitoes become most active. Far too many long barbecues, marshmallow roasts, and porch swing deep conversations have been cut short because we have to run into the house swatting at these blood suckers. With the help of a mosquito control company, you will be able to enjoy your yard again.Itchy bites BITE!
Health risks aside, mosquito bites are just plain aggravating. You shouldn’t have to suffer the days of itchy, red blots that accompany a mosquito bite simply because you took the trash out in the evening. With an overall reduction in mosquito population on your property you will also have fewer bites over the season. Bring on backyard fun!
Protect pets
Just when you thought mosquitoes couldn’t be any more unlikeable, they go after your dog! John Wick wouldn’t let that stand, and neither should you. Mosquitoes can transmit potentially fatal heartworms to dogs and cats. Hiring a mosquito control company protects your family - even the furry members.
Save money on ineffective home treatments
Citronella candles, tiki torches, essential oils. What do these have in common? First, they smell great. Second, they don’t really work to repel mosquitoes. You can spend another summer buying these ineffective treatments or you can make the better decision to call the professionals. You get what you pay for, and when it comes to mosquitoes it’s best to spend the money where it will do the most good.
Consistent treatment is most effective
Mosquito control companies treat your house on a 21 day cycle. This is because mosquitoes are constantly breeding and laying eggs. Consistently treating your yard will kill the newly hatched mosquitoes and prevent the mosquito population in your yard.Overall Property Maintenance
A mosquito needs standing water to breed but it doesn’t take much - a mosquito only needs enough water to fill a bottle cap to lay eggs. The less standing water on your property the better. Along with applying a chemical treatment, mosquito control companies will turn over any sources of standing water they see or at least make you aware of any on your property. Vigilance is key!
Professional equipment
A can of bug spray cannot compete with the gas powered backpack sprayers of mosquito control companies. These machines can create a cloud of chemical that can treat a range of up to 30 feet. This allows the technicians to quickly apply chemical to large trees and bushes. There’s nowhere for the mosquitoes to hide! In conjunction with this, because each mosquito control company must be a licensed pest professional, they are able to use a chemical binding agent which will mix with the insecticide and stick to the leaves, even if it rains!
Peace of mind during outdoor events
Bring on backyard fun! Summers are made for outdoor gatherings - barbecues, birthday parties, running through the sprinkler, and porch swings. All of these can be spoiled by the high pitched buzzing pests we’ve been discussing today, but with a mosquito control company you can rest easy; your guests won’t be slapping and scratching. Without this unpleasant distraction you and your guests will be able to enjoy your time to the fullest.
Support local businesses
Find the local mosquito control business in your area to support. Supporting local businesses creates jobs for people in your community and supports the growth of your local economy. Local is best when it comes to mosquito control companies as well because if any problems arise, or if you should need a follow up treatment you can give them a call and they can respond quickly and satisfy your needs.