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Mosquitoes |
The mosquito is a disease carrier and an irritant, but the mosquito is not impossible to control.
Understanding mosquito biology and the mosquito breeding cycle can result
in effective pest control for mosquito infestation. Our
technicians are trained and experienced in mosquito control
around homes.
We offer a unique service that will help control these pesky insects so you can enjoy your property without the mosquitoes feasting on you and your family.
Call us today to schedule an appointment! (214) 358 - 5201
Mosquito breeding around the home can be reduced significantly by reducing the amount of standing water available for mosquito breeding.
- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic
pots or similar water-holding containers that have accumulated
on your property. Do not overlook containers that have become
overgrown by aquatic vegetation.
- Pay special attention to discarded tires that may
have accumulated on your property. The used tire has become
the most important domestic mosquito producer in this country.
- Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers
that are left out of doors. Drainage holes that are located
on the sides collect enough water for mosquitoes to breed
in.
- Clean clogged roof gutters on an annual basis,
particularly if the leaves from surrounding trees have a
tendency to plug up the drains. Roof gutters are easily
overlooked but can produce millions of mosquitoes each season.
- Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use.
A wading pool becomes a mosquito producer if it is not used
on a regular basis.
- Turn over wheelbarrows and do not allow water to
stagnate in bird baths. Both provide breeding habitat for
domestic mosquitoes.
- Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish.
Water gardens are fashionable but become major mosquito
producers if they are allowed to stagnate. Clean and chlorinate
swimming pools that are not being used. A swimming pool
that is left untended by a family that goes on vacation
for a month can produce enough mosquitoes to result in neighborhood-wide
complaints. Be aware that mosquitoes may even breed in the
water that collects on swimming pool covers.
- Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that
collects on your property. Mosquitoes will develop in any
puddle that lasts more than 4 days.
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