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MOSQUITOES

 

In warm months, mosquitoes wreak havoc outside. They are more than just a nuisance.  They spread diseases to people and animals and can make any outdoor activity or gathering unbearable. Homeowners, take back your yard!  Business owners, take back your outdoor entertainment space!  Our mosquito control service will make outside more enjoyable for your family and customers.

 

Mosquito Facts

  • Small elongated insect, one pair of wings, 6 hair-like legs

  • Only the females bite people and animals to get blood. They need it to produce eggs.

  • They can live indoors or outdoors, and bite both day and night.

 

How Dangerous are Mosquitoes?

  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "the mosquito is the world's deadliest animal."  It "kills more people than any creature in the world."

  • Mosquitoes spreads diseases like West Nile virus, malaria, dengue fever and others. These diseases can cause sever health problems and even death.

 

How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes?

We found following these directions from the CDC and National Pest Management Association can help you and your family:

  • Properly apply insect repellent containing at least 20 percent DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus; follow label instructions closely and reapply as needed.

  • Avoid wearing dark colors, floral prints and sweet-smelling perfumes and colognes while outside.

  • Use screens on windows and doors. Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outdoors.

  • Mosquitoes only need a shallow amount of water to breed.  This is why it is essential to remove standing water from your yard and around your business.

 

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What to Do If You Have an Infestation?

Although you can put practices in place to reduce mosquitoes in your yard, professional assistance can make all the difference.

EM Pest Control provides mosquito control services to make your time outside more enjoyable by greatly reducing your mosquito population.

 

 

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