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Dave Macchia
November 29, 2019
all-natural mosquito protection, Billerica mosquito control, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Mosquito Barrier Spray, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Central Mass
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It should be a top priority to provide your home and family in Billerica with the best mosquito protection available. At-home Billerica mosquito control is essential to the health of your whole family, including your pets. Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying and their bites aren’t just an itchy inconvenience — they can also carry some serious diseases, such as West Nile Virus and the rare, and potentially fatal Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), of which Massachusetts unfortunately has the distinction of having the highest number of cases in the country.
Dave Macchia
November 15, 2019
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Acton mosquito control, Central MA mosquito control
Mosquitoes are more than just an annoying nuisance to put up with during the summertime. They’re actually the deadliest animal in the world, and transmit a whole slew of dangerous diseases. West Nile virus is probably the most well-known and…
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Dave Macchia
November 8, 2019
Mosquito Barrier Spray, Mosquito Control, Natick mosquito control
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You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who actually likes being in the presence of mosquitoes. They’re nobody’s friends, but do they really care? Of course not. They’ll annoy the heck out of you and bite you, anyway, because that’s…
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Dave Macchia
November 1, 2019
Heartworm and Mosquitoes, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Central Mass
Central Mass mosquito control, Heartworm in Central Mass, heartworm prevention, mosquito control
Over time, the larvae become heartworms, which can reach sizes up to 14″ in length. Heartworms can live inside their hosts for up to seven years. Heartworm disease (dirofilariasis) is eventually fatal if left untreated. Even cases that are diagnosed and treated, can leave your pet with lifelong effects, including heart failure. Prevention is key.
Dave Macchia
October 28, 2019
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Prior to 2005, the idea of private mosquito control in one’s own yard seemed like a far-fetched idea. But then professional mosquito control companies came along and introduced traditional barrier spray treatments to homeowners. The top priority of professional mosquito…
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Dave Macchia
October 18, 2019
Mosquito Barrier Protection, Mosquito Control, Peabody mosquito control
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Bzzzzzzzzzz! SMACK! Bzzzzzzz! SMACK! “Ugh, let’s go inside.” Sound familiar? That’s the sound of summer for many people without Peabody mosquito control being chased out of their yards and back into the house by these pesky bugs. This has probably…
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Dave Macchia
September 12, 2019
EEE, Mosquito Barrier sprays, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Central Mass, mosquito sprays, Worcester mosquito control
Central Mass mosquito control, EEE Massachusetts, mosquito barrier protection, mosquito control
With seven human cases of EEE in Massachusetts this year, resulting in one death, the state performs additional aerial mosquito sprays, and asks everyone to heed curfew warnings. After the death of a Massachusetts resident and even nine confirmed animal…
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Dave Macchia
August 30, 2019
EEE, EEE virus
Eastern Equine encephalitis, EEE, EEE Central MA, EEE Chelmsford, EEE Massachusetts
I have written through the years about the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a tragic mosquito-borne virus, which causes brain infection in humans and horses. In a statement released this week, Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner, Monica Bharel said that with…
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Dave Macchia
August 16, 2019
Framingham MA mosquito control, Mosquito Barrier Spray, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Central Mass
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Mosquitoes. They’re tiny, but treacherous. They’re annoying and can easily ruin a nice evening out in the yard while you’re just trying to relax. More than annoying, though — they’re downright dangerous. So dangerous, in fact, that they’re considered the…
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Dave Macchia
August 2, 2019
Asian Tiger Mosquito, Mosquito Barrier Spray, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Central Mass, West Nile virus, Zika Virus
Asian Tiger Mosquito, Biting midges, Central Mass mosquito control, Crane flies, Is that a mosquito?
Many of us are averse to all flying insects – understandably so. But lumping all flying insects into the same category as mosquitoes is a mistake. Often, other insects are mistaken for mosquitoes. What is the difference? Should we kill…
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