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Mosquito adults are small, flying, midgelike insects. Female mosquitoes can be differentiated from similar insects by the presence of a long slender proboscis that is adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood, and long slender wings that are covered with small scales. In the immature stages, called larvae, mosquitoes are usually black or dark brown and occur in nonmoving or nearly still water. Most mosquito larvae have an air tube at the rear of their bodies.
The life cycles of mosquitoes vary widely from species to species. Some female mosquitoes lay single eggs on water surfaces; others lay single eggs on moist soil where later flooding is likely. Eggs deposited on water surfaces usually hatch within a day or so, but eggs laid on soil surfaces do not hatch until flooding occurs, which may be months or even years later. Larvae, which are nearly invisible to the naked eye, hatch from eggs. In summer the entire life cycle, from egg to adult, may be completed in a week or less.
The most effective control methods are those targeted against the larval stage. Any area or object that can hold water for more than a few days should be filled with soil or cement, drained, discarded, treated. Even small containers like cinder blocks, flower pot saucers, or crotches of trees can provide a habitat for mosquito development if they remain filled with water for more than a few days. Always combine the use of any product with good sanitation practices that reduce breeding sites. |
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Beyond mosquito repellent for protecting you and your family, we offer a long-term control program. For starters, we control adult mosquitoes on your property. Then, we turn our focus to eliminating existing mosquito larvae developing in standing water – to control them before they become breeding, biting adults.
In short, we offer a dual approach to reducing mosquito populations, which, in turn, reduces the number that may carry such diseases as West Nile virus, encephalitis, dengue, malaria and canine heartworm.
Unfortunately, not all of the mosquitoes you encounter on your property originate there. This means an ongoing treatment regimen is your best option for protecting you and your family, so you can continue to enjoy your outdoor activities. Typical mosquito treatment usually lasts about 10 weeks. Most like to have the service done in the spring and then again in mid-summer.
Call us today to schedule your treatment at (704) 489-BUGS. |
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