Mosquitoes

We’ve all experience the unfortunate event of a mosquito bite. These bites cause skin irritation and leave bumps on the surface of the skin. In addition to these bumps, there is the notorious itching that results from mosquito bites as well. This is the result of an allergic reaction to mosquito saliva. Our affordable mosquito control summerville SC and affordable Mosquito Control Charleston area will take careb of this for you. We will protect your health and property with a mosquito treatment near you. On a more serious note however, through mosquito bites come the transmission of harmful disease like dengue,malaria, , West Nile and Zika viruses, that can cause debilitating and potentially deadly effects . These tiny pests aren’t just harmful to humans but can transmit diseases off to our four-legged friends as well. Heart worms, eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus are a few to name.
There are about 200 different species of mosquitoes in the United States but despite these different variations, all mosquitoes share some common traits, such as a four-stage life cycle which consists of an egg, larva, pupa, adult phase.
Different species of mosquitoes prefer different types of standing water for egg laying. The presence of beneficial predators such as fish and dragonfly nymphs in permanent ponds, lakes and streams help keep these bodies of water relatively free of mosquito larvae. However, portions of marshes, swamps, clogged ditches and temporary pools and puddles are all prolific mosquito breeding sites. Other sites in which some species lay their eggs include:
• tree holes,
• old tires,
• buckets,
• toys,
• potted plant trays and saucers,
• plastic covers or tarpaulins and even
• places as small as bottle caps!
Some of the most annoying and potentially dangerous mosquito species, such as the Asian tiger mosquito, come from these sites. Stay diligent of these prolific breeding grounds and call us today to prevent their increased presence in your yard.