How Effective is Mosquito Pest Control?
It’s the constant struggle of trying to do anything outside in the late afternoon through the evening during the summer in Northern Virginia: it seems like no matter what, you always end up with itchy mosquito bites! You’ve tried bug spray and mosquito repellent, but nothing seems to work. You may have heard of professional mosquito treatments, but you might be wondering, how effective can they even be? Well, we’re here to tell you that they can be extremely effective at significantly reducing the population of mosquitos on your property.
Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes
Did you know that, according to the CDC, mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animal? Mosquitoes can spread a wide variety of potentially fatal diseases, including:
While it’s not all too common to catch malaria from a mosquito bite in Northern Virginia, mosquitoes still aren’t something you want around. Mosquitoes will leave your arms and legs covered in itchy welts, caused by the saliva that mosquitoes inject into you when they feed on your blood.
Mosquito Pest Control Methods
When dealing with mosquitoes, Summit Pest Control implements integrated pest management (IPM). The IPM approach uses a variety of different techniques to ensure that mosquitoes are eliminated. The chemicals that pest control professionals have access to is usually much stronger than what’s available over the counter. However, this doesn’t mean it poses any greater risk to people or pets, as our technicians know how to strategically apply the pesticide to only affect mosquitoes.
Professional pest control treatments also attack mosquito larvae while they are still in standing water, ensuring that the infestation doesn’t just bounce back when the larvae reach maturity. Summit Pest Control also offers regular pest control and mosquito control programs, so our technicians can keep your property free of these blood-suckers.
Other Steps You Can Take To Control Mosquitoes
In addition to professional pest control services, there are steps you can take to make your home and yard less inviting to mosquito infestations.
Removing mosquito habitats (namely, standing water) is a great way to keep mosquito populations off your property. Standing water can collect inside rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys, and more. Emptying and changing the water inside bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels and potted plant trays can keep mosquitoes from laying eggs.
Structural barriers can help prevent mosquitoes from getting inside your home. Install screens on your walls, doors, and windows, and make sure they are bug tight (i.e., no holes large enough for mosquitoes to fly through).
Best Mosquito Pest Control Services in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Fredericksburg
If you need mosquito pest control services in the Northern Virginia areas of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Fredericksburg, contact Summit Pest Control! Our pest control technicians are mosquito experts, with the tools, training, and experience necessary to ensure that your yard stays mosquito-free all summer. Contact our team today to get started with a FREE estimate at 703-884-2124!
