Your Top Mosquito Questions Answered

Not only are mosquitoes annoying because of the itchy bites they leave, but they also pose a serious threat to humans. Often times, mosquitoes are described as one of the deadliest animals in the world due to the diseases that they transmit. However, many of the documented deaths resulting from mosquito bites are from travelers. The West Nile virus and dengue fever are of greatest concern in the United States. In any case, it is critical to keep yourself and your home protected from mosquitoes. A Lake of the Ozarks pest control company can evaluate your property for a mosquito problem. A B Pest Control and Insulation can offer a mosquito solution to eliminate them from your space. Below we answer some questions about these pesky insects:

Where Are Mosquitoes Found?

Mosquitoes are found throughout the United States, although some are more common in certain regions. Most mosquitoes feed only at dusk and dawn, but there are some species that feed during the day. Considering mosquitoes lay eggs in water, they are commonly found around marshes and lakes, but can breed in as little as a half inch of standing water. Therefore, it is important for homeowners to check their property for containers that could be collecting water and providing a safe harbor for mosquitoes to grow.

Are Mosquitoes Dangerous?

With mosquitoes' ability to transmit diseases to humans, they are considered dangerous.  In the U.S. mosquitoes are known to spread the West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis, and dengue fever. Furthermore, these diseases do not have specific treatments. People can have varied reactions to each virus and each has been fatal in some cases. The best way to avoid mosquito-borne disease is to prevent mosquito bites.

How Can I Prevent Mosquito Bites?

Remove any areas of standing water at your home to eliminate places where mosquitoes can lay their eggs. Empty containers, old tires, guttering, flowerpots, pool covers, and baby pools after a rainstorm. Get rid of wet debris, such as leaves and mulch near the home.Water in bird baths should be changed regularly as well.

Should I Worry About the Zika Virus?

There has been buzz about the Zika virus in the media recently, which is disease spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no local mosquito-borne Zika virus cases have been reported in the United States, but there have been a few travel-associated cases. However, these imported cases could result in local spread of the virus in some areas of the United States. It is important to use an insect repellent if you spend a lot of time outdoors and to have your property treated for mosquitoes by a licensed pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Let A B Pest Control and Insulation Control Mosquitoes at Your Home   

A B Pest Control and Insulation provides effective mosquito control for your home. Our solutions for mosquitoes at the Lake of the Ozarks will keep your outdoor spaces comfortable and keep you safe from mosquito-borne disease. Do you have an outdoor event coming up?  A B Pest Control and Insulation has specialized equipment for treating lawns, bushes, trees, yards, even lakes and ponds. Contact us today at (573) 964-1100 and we can do an evaluation of your yard to recommend the best mosquito control solution for you.

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