Mosquitoes can take the joy out of spending time outdoors during the warmer months of the year. And while their bites can be annoying, they also pose a serious risk to your health and well-being. Though it’s possible to manage mosquito populations on your property, doing so on your own is difficult at best.
At Bayonne Exterminating, our Jersey City mosquito control services will help keep your property free of mosquitoes throughout the year. But before you schedule an appointment, you must understand why mosquito prevention is essential and how to protect your land.
Understanding The Mosquito Life Cycle: A Key To Effective Control
Mosquitoes hatch from eggs laid in still water like ponds, the water in the base of your potted plants, or even fountains that aren’t running. Once an egg hatches, the mosquito larva emerges and stays in the water until it grows and develops into a pupa, which remains in the water until reaching the adult stage. It’s the adult stage that people are most familiar with.
Adults can fly shortly after leaving the water, but only female mosquitoes present a problem. Male mosquitoes don’t bite, but female mosquitoes will bite humans and animals alike. Once female mosquitoes feed enough, they will lay eggs in still or stagnant water, and the life cycle will repeat.
The complete life cycle is fast, with many mosquitoes living for just one or two months if they don’t get eaten by predators. But since mosquitoes in Jersey City can lay hundreds of eggs at a time, their populations can grow rapidly, resulting in those troublesome clouds of insects that may pop up around your yard during dawn and dusk.
Health Risks Of Mosquito Bites: Warning Signs To Watch For
Mosquito bites have a reputation for being mostly annoying, and for good reason. These bites result in raised red welts that can be incredibly itchy for several days after the bite. But that’s not the only thing mosquitoes can do. They’re known to carry diseases like the following:
West Nile virus
Dengue fever
Chikungunya
Encephalitis
Tularemia
These diseases are all treatable with professional medical help. Still, they can result in painful and life-changing symptoms as you recover, making it difficult to perform your normal tasks. Finding mosquitoes in your home may not be cause for alarm, but it should prompt you to work with a pest control specialist to mitigate the population on your property. Professional mosquito control in Jersey City is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from contracting these mosquito-borne diseases.
The Key To Mosquito Control: Proactive Measures For Prevention
While professionals are best equipped to help you get rid of mosquitoes when they’re already swarming your yard or home, you can still do some things to prevent these biting pests from becoming a major problem in the first place. Here are a few easy prevention tips you can implement today:
Get rid of areas of standing water on your property as soon as you find them.
Stay on top of trimming and pruning your landscaping to reduce shady resting areas for mosquitoes.
Avoid going outside around dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Wear long pants, long sleeves, socks, and shoes when going outside.
Use a high-quality insect repellent to discourage mosquitoes from biting you when you’re outdoors.
Schedule preventative pest control treatments to kill mosquitoes indoors and out throughout the year.
These tips are not a substitute for professional pest control treatments, especially if you have a lot of mosquitoes on your property, but they can help reduce your risk of bites.
Total Mosquito Control: How Professionals Ensure Long-Lasting Results
Though preventative measures can reduce your risk of finding mosquitoes in your home and can help reduce populations in your yard, it’s always best to work with a professional. Pros have the training and tools to protect your home and property year-round. They understand the conducive conditions may draw mosquitoes to your property and create a treatment plan to better deal with potential mosquito infestations.
At Bayonne Exterminating, our team understands the unique techniques required for proper mosquito control in Jersey City. When you schedule an appointment with our exterminators, our team will come to your home, assess the situation, and find the best way to keep mosquitoes at bay on your property. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and get rid of mosquitoes around your land the easy way.
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