Mosquito Control Service in Long Island, NY
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Mosquitoes rank as a top concern for homeowners and businesses throughout Long Island, particularly during the warmer months of spring and summer. Their persistence and the difficulty in effectively managing them without professional help make them a formidable nuisance.
Dodging mosquitos on Long Island feels like a futile effort, particularly when the temperatures increase during the summer. These pesky intruders are unwelcome guests at any outdoor gathering, leaving behind nothing but irritating bites. What's the key to reclaiming your summer comfort? Partnering with a skilled mosquito extermination team at EM Pest Control.
Common Mosquitoes Through Long Island
Mosquitoes are small but are some of the most dangerous animals in the world. In the warm months, mosquitoes wreak havoc outside. They can make any outdoor activity or gathering unbearable.
There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes globally, but there are only 2 found throughout Long Island. The two species are:
- Asian Tiger Mosquito
- Culex Mosquito
Are Mosquitoes Dangerous?
- Cache Valley
- Chikungunya
- Dengue
- Eastern Equine Encephalitis
- Jamestown Canyon
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rift Valley Fever
- Ross River
- St. Louis Encephalitis
- Usutu
- West Nile
- Western Equine Encephalitis
- Yellow Fever
- Zika
While not every encounter with mosquitoes will lead to being infected with a disease, the possibility is there, so reducing and preventing an infestation is important.
Why Do I Have a Mosquito Problem?
Mosquitoes have become a problem on your property because it or the surrounding properties have standing water and lots of foliage for them to use to their advantage.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs on top of areas of standing water; any amount from a large pond to water on the top of a tarp can create an issue with mosquitoes on your property. Mosquitoes only need 1/2 inch of water to lay their eggs.
During the day, mosquitoes like to rest in areas that provide shade from the direct sun. Therefore, yards with many trees, tall grass, and landscaping also attract mosquitoes.
Where Will I Find Mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes like to gather around their breeding sites, which are areas of standing water. Some common places where standing water builds up in our Georgia yards can include:
- Clogged gutters and tree hollows.
- Containers like buckets.
- Wading pools, birdbaths, pet water bowls.
- Tree hollows and tree stumps.
How Do I Get Rid of Mosquitoes?
Dealing with mosquitoes in Long Island can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience. While there are DIY methods you can try to keep mosquitoes away, sometimes it's best to call in the experts. That's where EM Pest Control comes in. We have years of experience in mosquito control. Our experts can assess your property. Then, we will create a custom pest control plan for just for you.
How can I Prevent Mosquitoes in the Future?
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Reduce the damp soil around your yard by making sure gutters and downspouts are clean and directing rainwater away from the perimeter of your home or business.
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Cut back shrubs and bushes from your home's exterior to allow the sun to hit the soil and keep it dry.
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Keep your property's grass cut short, again reducing excess moisture.
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Remove unnecessary landscaping ties, woodpiles, and rockpiles from your property.
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For extra protection, for a small additional cost, our technicians will install the In2Care Mosquito Station. This trap lures mosquitoes in and contaminates them with a special slow killing larvicide. This allows the infected mosquitoes to spread the larvicide throughout other breeding grounds so that they aren't just killed inside the trap, but also in surrounding areas.
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