Dave Macchia, Author at Central Mass Mosquito Control | Mosquito Protection

Can we depend on Mother Nature for mosquito control?

Dave Macchia August 19, 2022 Mosquito Control mosquito control

Drought-like conditions result in less mosquitoes, but is it enough to depend on Mother nature for mosquito control? If you’ve heard it from me once, you’ve heard it many times. Mosquitoes love water. They need it – desperately. It is the catalyst for laying their eggs and increasing their population. These insects thrive in wet, hot climates, and are most likely to bite us in the early morning hours and early to late evening when the sun is not as intense.

Why are there so many mosquitoes in my neighborhood?

Dave Macchia August 4, 2022 Mosquitoes, Why are there so many mosquitoes in my neighborhood? mosquitoes, why are there so many mosquitoes

Central Mass residents are no strangers to droves of mosquitoes. Perhaps you have noticed that you do not encounter as many when visiting friends or family outside your neighborhood. Maybe that has clued you in on the mosquito problem at your own home. If you thought that mosquitoes were just running rampant everywhere in Central Mass, you might now be wondering how there can be so many mosquitoes around your neighborhood alone. Here are a few reasons you could be seeing more mosquitoes this year.

Is West Nile virus in Massachusetts in 2022?

Dave Macchia July 29, 2022 Is West Nile virus in Massachusetts in 2022?, Mosquito-Borne Illnesses West Nile Virus, West Nile virus in Massachusetts 2022, Worcester MA West Nile virus

West Nile virus was confirmed for the first time this year in Massachusetts on July 14, 2022. Mosquito samples are collected throughout Massachusetts for disease testing. On July 14, a sample taken from Easton MA was found to have carriers of West Nile virus. Should Massachusetts residents be concerned with this recent finding?

How do mosquitoes buzz?

Dave Macchia July 26, 2022 Mosquitoes mosquito buzz, mosquito noises, mosquitoes buzz

Ever wonder how tiny mosquitoes make that baby buzz saw noise when they swarm around your head? Crickets rub together parts of their wing anatomy. Grasshoppers rub their legs together to produce sound. Mosquitoes buzz with the rapid flapping of their wings – with movement of about 350 to 700 flaps per second.

What is the worst time of day for mosquito bites?

Dave Macchia July 25, 2022 Mosquitoes, What is the worst time of day for mosquito bites? mosquito bites, mosquitoes, what time are you more likely to get mosquito bites

Mosquitoes can’t take the heat. So, when are you more likely to get mosquito bites? Female mosquitoes are most active and most likely to bite us during early morning hours before the sun has fully come up and the air temperature isn’t as hot. Mosquitoes find daylight to be deadly, as direct daylight can dehydrate them. Burn, baby, burn!

Mosquito Bites Can Be the Beginning of a Nightmare

Dave Macchia July 22, 2022 Mosquito Bite mosquito bite prevention, mosquito bites

Often, aside from the aggravating, incessant itching, you may not give much thought to mosquito bites. But mosquito bites can be the beginning of a nightmare. One reason is that some folks who have a hypersensitivity to mosquito bites. A…
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Why do mosquitoes love happy hour?

Dave Macchia July 22, 2022 Mosquitoes, Why do mosquitoes love happy hour? mosquitoes, outdoor parties, why do mosquitoes love happy hour

Who doesn’t love happy hour? It marks the end of a workday, a time to unwind from the day’s stressors. If you revel in an outdoor after-work cocktail, you are not alone. Beings of the non-human sort are well-known cocktail hour party crash artists. Who knew that tipping a cocktail or two outdoors on your deck or outdoor living patio space could spell trouble for yourself and your revelers?

Mosquito Control Starts With You

Dave Macchia July 8, 2022 Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Service mosquito control, mosquito control service

It’s not rocket science. Rather, it’s good information from a trusted source like your local mosquito control service expert. Mosquitoes carry a variety of diseases that can be deadly, such as West Nile Virus and Malaria. If you’re not sure how to control the mosquito population in your yard, your local mosquito control experts are always ready to help. Advice from these highly-trained mosquito control technicians will provide you with helpful tips to protect your family and home from mosquitoes.

How to Keep Mosquitoes Outside Your House

Dave Macchia June 29, 2022 How to Keep Mosquitoes Outside Your House, Mosquitoes keep mosquitoes outside your house, mosquitoes, mosquitoes in your house

Here’s how to keep mosquitoes outside your house. Apart from the dangerous diseases spread by mosquitoes such as malaria, dengue, and yellow fever, mosquitoes can be very annoying since mosquito bites can keep itching long after the bite. Also irritating is the buzzing noise they make that can prevent you from falling asleep. Yeah. They really suck. There are certain steps you need to take if you are wondering how to control mosquitoes at home should they happen to find their way inside.

Do mosquitoes only eat blood?

Dave Macchia June 29, 2022 Do mosquitoes only eat blood?, Mosquitoes blood meal, do mosquitoes only eat blood, female mosquitoes, male mosquitoes, mosquitoes

Have you ever wondered what do mosquitoes eat besides our blood? You know, what else gives them nourishment and pleasure when they are not feasting on our exposed ankles, arms, legs, and even our faces? Contrary to what you think may be true, mosquitoes don’t feed solely on our blood. In fact, only female mosquitoes feed on blood in order to reproduce. The mosquito diet varies depending on their life stage.

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