Dave Macchia
May 20, 2022
Mosquito Control
Central Mass mosquito control, mosquito bites, mosquitoes
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?”
Dave Macchia
May 20, 2022
Mosquito Protection
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
Dave Macchia
April 29, 2022
Backyard Safety, Bug Zappers, Mosquito Control, Tiki Torches
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Outdoor entertaining season will soon be here in Central Massachusetts. Mosquito control is of paramount concern when it comes to hosting a great outdoor party. This is especially true if you are hosting in the evening hours – prime time…
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Dave Macchia
April 25, 2022
Can landscaping attract mosquitoes?, Mosquitoes
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‘Tis the season for landscaping updates. There is nothing like a beautiful spring weekend, spade in-hand, and new plants ready to go in. Updating our yards is one of the most fulfilling tasks in the springtime. Did you know that…
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Dave Macchia
April 15, 2022
Clothing That Hampers Mosquito Protection, Mosquito Protection
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Perhaps this is not where you think to go to get fashion advice. As it pertains to mosquito protection, I would like to offer my rendition of What Not to Wear. This is because just like humans, mosquitoes have their…
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Dave Macchia
April 8, 2022
Mosquito Control
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Mosquito control does not end at the property line. Nor do mosquitoes stay on their side of the fence. If you have close neighbors, it is important that you maintain an open line of communication about mosquito control and protection. …
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March 18, 2022
Mosquito Control, What is the best mosquito control?
mosquito control, what is the best mosquito control
This is the perfect time of year to think about mosquito control. When we pose the question, “What is the best mosquito control,” we are not necessarily looking for the most effective solution. Truth is, mosquito protection is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Just like the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, and the homes we live in, the best mosquito control is the mosquito control that serves us best. There are options.
Dave Macchia
March 18, 2022
Mosquitoes, When do mosquitoes come out?
mosquitoes, when do mosquitoes come out
‘Tis the season – for Massachusetts mosquitoes to emerge. You know the adage about, “March winds and April showers.” The true answer to, “What do April showers bring,” is…MOSQUITOES. It’s prime time if you are mosquito. They look forward to April in Massachusetts just as much as we used to anticipate the last day of school as children. And not just adult mosquitoes, but their unhatched eggs and their larvae too. They have been sittin’ around doin’ nothing since cold weather kicked into high gear late last fall. They are ready to get on with their circle of life.
Dave Macchia
March 10, 2022
3 Ways Mosquitoes Survive Through Winter, Mosquitoes
mosquitoes, Mosquitoes Survive Winter
We know that mosquitoes do not die in the winter, but do we know by what means they survive? In fact, we do! Tiny as they are, mosquitoes are hearty. Their entire life cycle is a testament to their ingenuity and willingness to survive and thrive. Akin to a cold-blooded animal, mosquitoes are unable to regulate their body temperatures. Their ideal climate is a humid 80°F. And while they love heat and humidity, it is possible to be too hot for a mosquito to remain active. In extremely hot and dry climates, they will seek shelter so they do not dehydrate. Conversely, when temperatures hit below 60°F, mosquitoes will become lethargic and less active. What exactly do they they do in cold weather?
Dave Macchia
February 23, 2022
Mosquito Barrier Protection, Mosquitoes, West Nile virus
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If you ever thought mosquitoes to simply be a nuisance, or a necessary evil for our ecosystem, perhaps you have not imagined how large a problem they actually are. In the past, I have written about the largest mosquito and burgeoning mosquito populations. If you have ever been to an outdoor party and suffered a mosquito bite or two, you likely haven’t thought about how large their numbers actually are. Shorter winters and rising temperatures in Central Mass (and everywhere) have seen those numbers grow over the last decade or more. How large could the mosquito population be?