Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes thrive in tropical weather, but are found throughout the USA. Many species (not all) rest during the day in dense vegetation such as tall grass, weeds, and shrubs. Any successful mosquito control program should target these areas.
Mosquito Reproduction:
Female mosquitoes ingest blood to lay eggs. They use the protein found in blood. They feed on humans by following the scent of our exhaled carbon dioxide, tracking our body heat, and detecting the complex blend of scents found on our skin. An average female mosquito will be 2.5x her unfed weight.
Some mosquitoes lay eggs in water, while others lay eggs in moist soil, waiting for flood water. All mosquitoes need water to breed and survive. Typical mosquito breeding sources include:
stagnant water
ponds
lakes
brackish swamps
ditches
salt marshes
old tires
tree pots
puddles
clogged gutters
buckets
Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites
Remove Standing Water
Mosquitoes can breed in any standing water, but they are particularly drawn to standing water with lots of organic debris. Nasty water is a common place to find mosquito larvae. During the summer months, you can verify a water source’s mosquito content by dipping a cup into the stagnant water. Look for mosquito larvae in the cup. The larvae are about the size of a fingernail and they squiggle around.
To eliminate mosquito breeding sites, begin with obvious areas and empty the water from them. These sites include old tires, buckets, wheel barrows, and clogged gutters. Flower pots and the saucers that they sit on are often over-looked so check these. In-ground pool drains remove water from the pool decking, and they are often full of water.
When looking for standing water remember that just a few ounces of water can produce a significant number of mosquitoes.
Removing standing water around your yard is a useful first step in reducing mosquito populations, but it does not solve the problem. Mosquitoes can easily breed next door in your neighbor’s yard, or further down the street. Adult mosquitoes are likely to invade your yard regardless of the breeding suitability of the area.
Dangers of Mosquitos in Brooklyn
Mosquitoes are brown, spindly legged insects approximately one-half inch or less in length. Adult mosquitoes feed on nectar and other plant juices, but some also feed on blood. They can locate blood hosts by sight, scent and heat from up to 100 feet away! Mosquitoes are especially sensitive to the carbon dioxide we exhale.
Most mosquitoes only feed at dawn or dusk, keeping out of the day’s heat. However, they will absolutely bite any time of the day or night if disturbed.
Mosquitoes belong to the same species group as flies and are identified by a single pair of wings, a large proboscis on their heads and microscopic scales. Having them on your property is not only an annoyance but further exposes you to such life-threatening conditions as Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus, Malaria and Dengue fever.
Over-the-counter solutions, like bug zappers, sprays and citronella candles, aren’t always effective – especially long term. While they help control the existing population, certain factors may be attracting mosquitos to your property.
HOW A MOSQUITO INFESTATION DEVELOPS
Water plays a prominent role in attracting mosquitoes, offering a consistent oxygen supply and a site for laying eggs. When those eggs hatch, water then nourishes the next generation of pests.
Mosquitoes may enter your home through open windows, doors or a torn screen and, once they find an out-of-the-way dark area, they’ll hide out until feeding in the evening. It’s not always easy to identify these nests, but you may find them in closets, under sinks in the laundry room or anywhere with water.
In terms of exposure, when a mosquito feeds on blood, they must first inject their saliva into their host. When they move onto the next host, whatever diseases were in the mosquito’s previous host are transmitted to the following one. While not every mosquito bite is deadly, it’s best to protect your family from these potential dangers. Bring in an cooks technician to eradicate mosquito populations around your home.
SIGNS OF AN INFESTATION
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in a variety of aquatic habitats from puddles and marshes, to tires and discarded containers filled with rainwater. As adults, mosquitoes tend to stay close to their breeding grounds, so any lakes, ponds or clogged gutters are prime locations to look for these pests.
Wherever the pests happen to be in and around your home, a handful of signs point to an infestation:
You experience more bites outdoors.
Their presence correlates with warm, wet conditions – often after a rainstorm or flood.
Your property has a pond, puddles or another source of stagnant water.
The mosquito population has increased locally.
Why you should call the professionals at Cook’s Pest Control
Call us for a free estimate don’t let pesky mosquito’s ruin your out door fun.
Preventive Mosquito Misting in Queens
Our mosquito control services include but are not limited to:
installing mosquito misters
mosquito spray
mosquito treatment to kill infestations
mosquito prevention
If you think your home has fallen victim to a mosquito infestation, contact us to schedule a free mosquito inspection or request a free quote
Versatility
Misting systems can help protect you home from mosquito for many years and be set up any ware around the home
Calibrated Timers
At Cook’s Pest Control, we can ensure that the misting system is hooked up to a quality timer. In fact, the chemical spray will only need to be activated about three or four times each day. The misting residue is strong enough to keep mosquitoes away even when the nozzles are not on. The system will generally come with batteries so that the timer will remain on even during an electrical outage. Restaurant owners, for example, can set the timer so that the misting occurs before the lunch or dinner guests arrive.
Other Benefits
Misters can also help with a range of other pests. In fact, most men and women find that the devices repel flies, wasps, spiders and roaches. As long as the system has been installed by reliable professionals, individuals should no longer experience insect-related problems. Interested parties in Queens can contact Cook’s Pest Control for a free quote.
Dangers of Mosquitoes in Brooklyn
The mosquitoes in brooklyn variety of different parasites that can be quite harmful to humans. Because the insects can also breed quickly, they can pose significant problems for homeowners and business owners in the area. Individuals who avoid professional extermination techniques may be putting themselves at risk for a wide range of diseases.
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus has become more widespread in recent years. The disease can cause dangerous inflammation within the brain. It can also cause headaches, rashes and tiredness in some people. The disease is nearly always transmitted to humans by mosquitoes.
Malaria/Denque fever and yellow fever
Malaria has been associated with mosquitoes for centuries. This mosquito born disease along with dengue fever and yellow fever originated in the tropics and have been found in brooklyn especially in the summer months. It is critical to protect your family and call a licensed pest control company.
Heartworms
Mosquitoes can in many cases present particular problems for dog owners. Heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. The dog is the definitive host, meaning that the worms mature into adults, mate, and produce offspring while living inside a dog. The mosquito is the intermediate host, meaning that the worms live inside a mosquito for a short transition period in order to become infective (able to cause heartworm disease). The worms are called “heartworms” because the adults live in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels of an infected animal.
Contact Cook’s Pest Control
Homeowners and business owners who are currently dealing with mosquito problems in brooklyn can contact Cook’s Pest Control for a free quote.
