One of the most important parts of any pest elimination process is getting to know your enemy. Knowledge will help you, and your pest professional perform the RIGHT treatment and help you avoid further pest related issues. Here are some FAQs about the mosquito.
How far can a mosquito fly?
Mosquitos prefer to stay near their breading area. They have a general range, depending on the species, of about 1-3 miles. Sometimes mosquitoes can be carried great distances when picked up by winds, resulting in a very wide range of spread.
How much blood does a mosquito take in one bite?
A full feeding can be anywhere from 0.001-0.01 milliliter.
What good things do mosquitoes do?
Being a food source for a variety of insects is about the only “good” thing that mosquitoes provide to nature. They are not crucial to any predator species.
Can mosquitoes transmit disease?
At least 43 species of mosquitoes have been found to be infected with the West Nile Virus. While not all of these species are capable of transmitting the disease, humans have been infected via mosquito in the past. Usually the disease spreads by the mosquitoes feeding on birds, then when other species, including humans, feed on these infected birds the disease spreads. Mosquitoes are not capable of spreading viruses such as HIV. They can spread heart worms to your dogs however, which can be dangerous if not treated properly.
Why are mosquitoes attracted to me?
It seems that mosquitoes are more attracted to some individuals than others. Mosquitoes are attracted to the CO that humans exhale. CO can attract mosquitoes from up to 35 meters away. Mosquitoes are also attracted to certain scents and body odor. There are over 350 compounds that have been found to be produced by the human skin. The reason that one person is more effected by mosquitoes than another is constantly being tested. What we know for sure, is that the ingestion of substances such as garlic and vitamin B12 has been proven to have no impact on mosquito biting. While, eating bananas did not attract mosquitoes as the myth suggests, some have found that wearing perfumes does. People drinking beer have been shown to be more attractive to mosquitoes as well.
How do mosquitoes get into my home?
Mosquitoes will enter a structure through any means possible. That includes doors, windows, screen doors, attic soffits or bathroom vents. They are attracted by the incandescent lights in the home.
How do I get rid of Mosquitoes?
To eliminate and control the mosquito population on your property Exclusive Pest Control provides monthly mosquito treatment to allow you a safe, comfortable, mosquito free outdoor space.
To meet your needs we begin with a thorough property inspection. Next, an application will be made to reduce the current mosquito population by spraying a fine odorless mist on all vegetation and surfaces, which is effective immediately. Additional applications are made to eliminate mosquito-breeding sites throughout the property and reduce the amount of future adult mosquitos.
Exclusive Pest Control guarantees their mosquito control for the full 21-day cycle. It is our goal to provide high quality, service oriented mosquito treatment throughout the season.
