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Dave Macchia is the owner of Mosquito Squad of Central MA and the author of 2 blogs about mosquito control and tick control in the Central Mass area.

Fans for Mosquito Control? A Tale of Mosquito Woe.

Outdoor fans are a minimal, temporary solution for shooing mosquitoes away. And they certainly don’t eliminate them. I told our new friends that if they planned on entertaining out there often – and they do – they need professional Central Mass mosquito control. Treatment – not circulating air – is the best mosquito defense. Ensure that the finest barrier spray treatment you can locate is applied on a regular basis – every 21 days in most Central Massachusetts areas.

How to Protect Yourself From Mosquitoes at the Beach

When preparing for your next day at the beach, prepare to get bitten by mosquitoes – just to be on the safe side. You love the beach.  Your dos love the beach.  Your whole family loves the beach.  Well…so do mosquitoes!  In addition to sunscreen, pack mosquito protection when away from home. DEET is the most widely available and tested repellent.  Products containing DEET are safe when used according to the directions.

One of the Worst Things About Living in Central Mass

Or more appropriately stated, some of the worst things about living in Central Massachusetts.  Mosquitoes, plural.

The Mosquito Plague In Central Massachusetts

The first reports of mosquito-transmitted Yellow Fever in the United States occurred in Charleston, SC, and Philadelphia, PA, back in 1699. Today, it is found in South America and Africa and causes around 200,000 infections and 30,000 deaths each year. Fortunately, there is an effective vaccine against yellow fever. But what about the other mosquito diseases that surround us here in Central Massachusetts?  Are their vaccines for those?

Say See Ya Later to Mosquito Bites!

Stop living in fear of mosquito bites – you have better things to do! With professional, dependable, and regularly scheduled mosquito control, you can boldly go where no mosquito scared person has ever gone before – your backyard.  It drives me crazy when I think about having to live your life constantly thinking about “Are they biting today?” … “Is it safe to water my vegetable garden now – or do I need to wait?” … “What if one flies into my mouth again?”

Mosquito Protection Starts With You

Mosquito protection is not all up to you, but it begins with you.If you or someone in your family is a veritable mosquito magnet, all is not lost.  Mosquito protection tools are at your fingertips. You can help protect yourself and your family from the possible ravages of mosquito bites by following two simple rules.1. Clean up your property. 2. Hire a professional, accredited mosquito control company