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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.

We have dangerous mosquitoes. Will we be invaded by murder hornets in Central Mass too?

The idea that an insect can land a deadly blow to a human with a venomous sting would strike fear in anyone.  If you live in Central Mass, you are already familiar with our high populations of potentially deadly mosquitoes.  Rare, but deadly diseases, such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis, are spread by a simple mosquito bite.  Late last year, Massachusetts had 12 of the 34 reported cases of EEE in the United States, resulting in three deaths.

Non-toxic mosquito control: a new approach

University of New Mexico scientists are innovating a non-toxic mosquito control approach, taking a bite out of the mosquito population. You have read my blogs about many types of mosquito control.  From traditional personal mosquito sprays and repellents, which we use on our skin while hiking, going to the beach, or taking the kids to the park – to at-home mosquito barrier protection and all-natural mosquito control solutions.  This new non-toxic mosquito control approach is much different and very interesting!

Florida is Using Helicopters for Mosquito Control

Mosquito protection delivered from a helicopter? The Collier County Mosquito Control District has outfitted helicopters with special tanks containing a new mosquito killing solution, which is said to look a lot like kitty litter.  These specially-formulated pellets are made with an effective mosquito eliminating insecticide, which is safe for the environment and other animals.  That is a very important note, because these pellets are dropped into streams and open water sources, where mosquito larvae are present. 

Andover MA Mosquito Control You Can Count On

You know those mosquito fogging trucks that NMMCWM has driving around at night? Their process is called adulticide, which basically means it eliminates adult mosquitoes on contact. Specially-formulated, micro encapsulated professional barrier spray treatments eliminate adult mosquitoes on contact, too, but there’s a big difference — this formula is time-released, meaning that it keep on working for three weeks after application.

Woburn MA Mosquito Control – Man vs. Mosquito

The battle between mankind vs mosquito has been going on since the very beginning of our existence. Actually, mosquitoes were here way before us — it’s estimated that they’ve been around for 210 million years! It’s hard to believe that…
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Debunking Another Mosquito Control Myth

When it comes to protecting your home and family from the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses, always check the validity of social media stories. Don’t rely on a post that is a potential mosquito control myth.

Mosquito protection is THAT important for your family’s health and well-being.  Don’t count on crazy social media posts, with outlandish claims like this one, to sway your opinion on the real need for REAL mosquito protection.  That protection can best be sought out from a professional mosquito control company. 

Rely on Expert Sudbury MA Mosquito Control

How many times have you tried to enjoy your yard during the summer with family and friends, only to be forced back inside because the mosquitoes were so bad? The whizzing sound they make when they fly by your face and the itchy bites may be annoying, but the real dangers of mosquitoes are the diseases they carry.  Professional Sudbury MA mosquito control will best protect your family from mosquito-born diseases.

Mosquito fun facts!

There’s nothing fun about mosquitoes.  They are a nuisance at the very least, and carriers of deadly diseases at worst.  Did you know that the word, “mosquito,” is Spanish for “little fly?”  What are some other mosquito fun facts? Across the globe, there are more than 3,500 known mosquito species.  Compared to the number of species found in Central Mass, that number is almost unbelievable!  Massachusetts is known to host more than 50 species of mosquitoes.  West Virginia has the least mosquito species at about 25.  Texas…oh, poor Texas has 85 mosquito species!

Protect Your Family with Professional Marlborough MA Mosquito Control

How does professional Marlborough MA mosquito control work, exactly? The secret to a barrier treatment is micro encapsulation, which makes it time-released. It is with this chemical property that reputable mosquito control companies are able to guarantee 90% effectiveness of your Marlborough MA mosquito control for up to 21 days.

Effective Leominster Mosquito Control

I don’t really need to tell you that mosquitoes are annoying. You know that. But did you have any idea how dangerous they are? So dangerous, in fact, that they’re literally considered deadliest animal in the world, because of all…
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