Pest Profile: Mosquitoes

"Pest Profile: Mosquitoes"," Suddenly, you're swarmed by tiny vampires, and you can't run inside quickly enough.
 It doesn't have to be that way: you can live mosquito free all summer long with a little help from your professional exterminator.
 Adult mosquitoes of both genders feed on nectar and plant juices.
 The eggs hatch into larvae, which feed on decaying material in the water they live in.
 Adult mosquitoes generally live close to the ground, leaving only to feed and breed.


Why They're Pests

The females of many mosquito species require the nutrients found in blood to be able to produce eggs.
 Because they are such determined and skilled blood hunters, mosquitoes seem to just beeline for us when we step outside.


What Diseases and Parasites Do They Carry?

Among the diseases and parasites mosquitoes carry are:
Malaria
West Nile Virus
Yellow Fever
Dengue Fever
Elephantiasis
Encephalitis


These are not the only diseases mosquitoes carry that can infect humans, just the worst.
 In addition to infecting humans, mosquitoes can also infect animals with some of the above mentioned diseases.


Mosquito Prevention

There are a few things that homeowners can do to ensure that they won't have a mosquito problem in their yard.
 Seek out any stagnant water, even small puddles, and drain it.
 In addition to removing breeding grounds, have a consultation with a professional exterminator about prevention methods and strategic applications that can be made be a licensed professional to reduce mosquito populations.



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