What You Should Know About Mosquitoes and What You Can Do About Them?

Feeling the bites or the itch from mosquitoes this summer but unsure what to do? We’ve got you!

Mosquitoes are the bane of the outdoor lover! They can be relentless, spread disease and ruin the outdoors for many families, including pets. But knowing a few details about these irritating buggers and knowing what can be done to remove them can go a long way in improving your outdoor experiences.

Mosquitoes are crafty and elusive, especially if you are unsure of where they live in your surroundings. Did you know that they have been around for over 200 million years? Talk about survival of the fittest! And to make matters worse, there are around 3,500 mosquito species worldwide.

Believe it or not, mosquitoes are flies! Yep, flies!

The name “mosquito” is Spanish for “little fly.” And here’s another fact – the males don’t bite. It’s only the females – who knew! And they are super hungry, guzzling up three times their weight in blood. To make lady mosquitoes less desirable, they are super duper breeders and can lay 300 eggs at once in standing water. Females can carry some pretty nasty diseases like Malaria, Zika and the most commonly known – the West Nile Virus.

So now that you have the Mosquito 101 class completed, it’s time to learn how to minimize their ability to ruin an outdoor event.

Here are some mosquito tips we often share with our customers:

• Eliminate standing water on your property
• Wear light-colored, long-sleeved clothing
• Time activities – avoid dawn and dusk when possible
• Consider personalized professional yard treatment

Explore our Mosquito FAQ page to learn more about our mosquito yard treatments and more.

Request A Pest Control Quote For Mosquitos Today!

Mosquito Hunters strives to protect families, businesses, and communities from these “equal opportunity” pests. Whether or not you have been directly affected by the illnesses these pests can carry, we’re pretty certain you’ve had to deal with their buzzing and biting.

You can count on us to stay on top of mosquito-related issues and news that affect your community and the world. Ready to join us in the fight against mosquitoes? Check out our mosquito control pricing or contact us today for a personalize mosquito plan for your outdoor needs. Serving the Willow Grove-Fort Washington-Huntingdon Valley and beyond!