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7 Signs You Have a Mosquito Infestation
Identifying a mosquito infestation early can help prevent discomfort and potential health risks. Here are seven signs to watch for:
- Increased Mosquito Activity: If you notice a sudden surge in mosquito activity around your home or property, it could indicate a breeding ground nearby.
- Mosquito Bites: Frequent mosquito bites, especially indoors, might suggest an infestation within your living space.
- Standing Water: Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Check for any standing water around your property, such as in flower pots, clogged gutters, or unused containers.
- Mosquito Larvae: Keep an eye out for mosquito larvae in standing water sources. They look like small, wriggling worms and are a clear sign of breeding.
- Outdoor Observations: If you notice clusters of mosquitoes outdoors, particularly during the day when they're less active, it could indicate a nearby breeding site.
- Mosquito Sounds: While not always audible, the buzzing sound of mosquitoes can sometimes indicate their presence, especially if it seems more intense than usual.
- Indoor Sightings: Seeing mosquitoes indoors, especially during the day, could mean there's a breeding site nearby or potential entry points that need to be addressed.
If you notice these signs, it's essential to take action to address the infestation promptly. This might include removing standing water, using mosquito repellents, and, if necessary, contacting pest control professionals for assistance.
Proven Strategies for Mosquito-Free Homes
Here are some effective methods to get rid of mosquitoes:
- Remove standing water: Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so eliminate any sources of standing water around your home.
- Use mosquito repellents: Apply repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin when outdoors.
- Install screens: Keep doors and windows screened to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
- Use mosquito traps: These traps attract and capture mosquitoes using various methods.
- Mosquito netting: Use netting over beds and cribs to protect yourself while sleeping.
- Trim vegetation: Keep your lawn well-trimmed and bushes pruned to reduce mosquito resting spots.
- Professional treatment: Consider hiring a pest control service if you're unable to control mosquitoes on your own.
Choose United Pest Solutions for Reliable Mosquito Management
United Pest Solutions can help you if your home’s outdoor areas are overrun with mosquitoes. We use proven IPM pest management practices (including larval treatments to disrupt mosquito breeding cycles) along with our years of experience to provide effective and lasting mosquito control.
We also offer special coupons for first-time customers, making our services more affordable. Don’t just take our word for it—our customer reviews highlight the success and satisfaction homeowners experience with our mosquito management solutions.
Browse our information below, and if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. Our expert advice is always free!
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Mosquitoes – Resources & Information
Why Choose United Pest Solutions for Mosquito Control?
Mosquitoes are one of those annoying pests that can ruin your family’s outdoor fun, keeping you from enjoying your own home’s outdoor areas. Many homeowners plagued by mosquitoes turn to outdated, mostly ineffective, or uncomfortable alternatives when dealing with mosquitoes, such as citronella candles, bug spray, and over-the-counter pest products.
The problem with many of these solutions is that they don’t treat the underlying problems that cause the mosquitoes in the first place, and often these home remedies work only to a limited degree. United Pest Solutions offers targeted, long-term solutions to effectively manage mosquito infestations, helping you reclaim your outdoor spaces.
Learn About the Reasons for Mosquito Infestations
Our team’s commitment to solving our community’s pest problem is the foundation of our company. With our team, you can say goodbye to unwanted pests for good.
Understanding Mosquito-Borne Diseases and Prevention Tips
Mosquitoes are not just annoying—they are also dangerous. Mosquitoes can transmit severe illnesses, including West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Dengue Fever, and Malaria, all of which pose a threat to human health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mosquito-borne diseases affect millions of people worldwide each year, making mosquito control essential for public safety.
How Do Mosquitoes Spread Diseases?
Mosquitoes act as carriers (or vectors) by picking up viruses or parasites when they bite infected animals or humans. The pathogens multiply within the mosquito, and when the mosquito bites another individual, the disease is transmitted. This can lead to symptoms ranging from mild fever to life-threatening complications, depending on the illness.
Prevention Tips for Homeowners
- Eliminate Breeding Sites: Regularly check for standing water in flower pots, gutters, and bird baths. Even small amounts of stagnant water can become breeding grounds.
- Use Natural Repellents: Consider using natural repellents like citronella plants and essential oils (e.g., lavender or peppermint) around outdoor seating areas for additional protection.
- Enhance Landscaping: Plant mosquito-repellent plants such as marigolds, catnip, and lemon balm around your home to deter mosquitoes naturally.
- Wear Protective Clothing: Wear long sleeves and pants, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
- Install Outdoor Fans: Mosquitoes are weak fliers, and outdoor fans can help create an environment that makes it difficult for them to land on people.
These proactive steps can significantly reduce the mosquito population around your home, keeping your family safe from potential diseases. If mosquitoes continue to pose a problem, consider calling United Pest Solutions for expert help.
Mosquito Treatments
United Pest Solutions is family owned and has operated in the Puget Sound area for ALMOST 60 YEARS. Protecting our health and home in an environmentally responsible way must go hand in hand and has been the cornerstone of our company since its inception.
Commercial Pest Inspections
Even though mosquitoes are quite small in size, they can scare away customers and pose health risks to employees. Since it is important to keep a business pest free, it is wise to hire a commercial pest control company to prevent and remove infestations.
Mosquito Control & Extermination
In addition to being a knowledgeable resource on mosquitoes, we offer a long list of services to ensure your home or office is safe and pest free, including:
- Unparalleled pest control services and customer satisfaction for almost 60 years
- Knowledgeable trained and industry certified staff to help deal with your pest control issues
- Certified environmentally friendly by pest industry authorities, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency
- Proven strategies to deal with mosquitoes with a guarantee to back this up
Expert advice on how best to deal with your specific flying pest problems
With our professionally trained and certified technicians, state-of-the-art tools, and wealth of experience and expertise, you can sleep well each night knowing that your family, your home, and your business are protected.
Don’t let mosquitoes ruin your outdoor fun. Contact United Pest Solutions to schedule a professional mosquito control service and enjoy a mosquito-free home.
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