Professional Mosquito Control For Your Home
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Mosquitoes appear at human homes in the summertime, breeding in any standing water they can find – in storm sewers, flooded areas, tree holes, old tires, bird baths, and flower pots – and bringing with them painful bites and potentially serious disease.
Unfortunately, while mosquitoes normally feed on sugar sources, the females cannot produce fertile eggs without getting a blood meal, by biting and sucking the blood of a human or animal. This undoubtedly makes mosquitoes one of the biggest and most painful pests of the summer.
More than just a mere nuisance, mosquito bites can cause very painful inflammation and spread some serious diseases. Some mosquitoes can transmit plasmodium, a pathogen that can cause malaria, West Nile virus, encephalitis viruses complex, and filarial heartworm in dogs.
Although mosquitoes only live for a short time, they reproduce extremely fast. Every few days, females lay hundreds of eggs, which hatch a short time later. That rate of reproduction can make it extremely difficult to end a mosquito invasion.
Applying insect repellent and wearing protective clothing can help, as well as eliminating standing water and trimming back vegetation. But to successfully break the mosquito life cycle and end the infestation, you may need professional pest control services.
If you have are looking for more information be sure to check out these additional Frequently Asked Mosquito Questions.
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Frequently Asked Mosquito Control Questions
What is the most effective mosquito control?
The most effective mosquito control is an integrated approach; controlling the adult population with the appropriate solution and properly managing breeding sites to prevent further growth of the mosquito population on your property.
The best long-term control method to ensure your property remains mosquito free is to remove any conditions that might make breeding easier. Removing standing water on your property can go a long way in preventing a mosquito breeding site.
How does Orkin Canada get rid of mosquitos on my property?
Orkin Canada technicians assess the problem to identify mosquito breeding and resting sites, then we communicate and advise you on the findings. Depending on the extent of the problem, our technicians use a combination of treatments in order to stop the growth of the mosquito population. This is done by controlling the adult mosquito population, controlling larvae from within breeding sources and eliminating or modifying breeding sites on your property.
Can I do my own mosquito control?
Severe mosquito problems are best controlled by a pest control professional. However, if you are exploring DIY options, you will first need to identify and eliminate breeding spots on your property, secondly, there are domestic use mosquito control products that you can buy over the counter from department or hardware stores. Read and follow the label instructions for the best results.
What are the treatment options for mosquito removal?
Eliminate/modify breeding and resting sites on your property. Utilize Insecticide/larvicide treatments.
- Targets and kills larvae from within breeding sites.
- Control adult population on and around the property.
How can I prevent mosquitoes from coming back?
Eliminate conditions that make your property attractive to mosquitoes. This can include eliminating standing water from property – inspect and remove or modify objects/containers that hold water for longer than seven days. Drain areas on property that hold water for long periods. Trim and maintain low and well-illuminated vegetation (bushes) around and on property, they provide cool and quiet mosquito-resting spots.
Common Service Areas
Backyards
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your backyard, without the worry of mosquitoes. As your Orkin technician will carefully assess and treats all areas where mosquitoes may be residing to ensure your backyard is protected. You can rest easy knowing that your Orkin technician is on the job.
Cottage
Cottage season is far too short to be forced inside by mosquitoes. Enjoy your time at the cottage beside the lake, in the woods, or around your campfire, all with the luxury of not having to worry about mosquitoes. Your Orkin Canada technician is well experienced at managing cottage pest control.
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