The dreaded EEE mosquitoes are in Massachusetts.  Are you protecting your home and family from the threat of this potentially fatal disease?

Earlier this month, Massachusetts health officials announced that they had found the first mosquitoes infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis.  Why is this so important to Central Mass residents?  The same reason it’s important for everyone.  EEE is here and with a 30% fatality rate, we must be aware.  If you have not yet started your essential mosquito control regimen, there is no better time than now.

EEE was deadly in Massachusetts last year.

Last year, we saw aerial mosquito sprays due to the prevalence of EEE mosquitoes in Massachusetts. One woman lost her life – from a mosquito bite!  It’s easy to put off hiring a professional mosquito control company, because we often think, “That won’t happen to me.”  The threat of mosquito-borne illnesses is real in our area, and we must protect ourselves and our families.  Think of the times that we have forgotten to spray ourselves or our children before heading outdoors.  Think of the times we have just not taken a moment to apply mosquito repellent, because we were only going to be outdoors for five minutes.  Now, think of how many times those scenarios ended with even one mosquito bite.  One bite from an EEE-infected mosquito is all it takes.  When a risk can be avoided, we must take the steps to do so.

We cannot count on these mosquitoes to leave.

I believe these mosquitoes are here to stay.  They are not just going to turn tail, and leave Massachusetts.  The disease is real.  The threat is real.  Count on a reputable Central Massachusetts mosquito control company to protect your entire property with barrier mosquito protection.  Every couple of weeks, your mosquito control technician will arrive at your home to re-apply the barrier spray.  This means that the mosquito control solution is applied around the perimeter of your property, working their way in to the areas around your home.  All vegetation will be treated with an EPA-registered mosquito control spray, which will knock down live mosquitoes on contact, and continue working for a few weeks to eliminate up to 95% of the mosquitoes in your yard.

If you prefer an all-natural solution, those are also available.  The difference is in the use of an essential oils solution, rather than a chemical insecticide.  These solutions are repellents.  They will not kill mosquitoes on your property.  They will repel them.  They work a little less effectively than an EPA-registered mosquito spray, but do offer protection.  You can expect to see up to 85% less mosquitoes around your home for about two weeks at a time.

No matter your preference, choose professional mosquito protection.  You can also make your yard less attractive to mosquitoes by simply following the 7T’s of mosquito control.  You can make yourself and your children less attractive to mosquitoes when outdoors too.  Wearing bright colors, long sleeves, and pants, especially at dawn and dusk, can add a literal layer of mosquito protection.