Central Mass Mosquito Control | Mosquito Protection

Central Mass Mosquito Control | Mosquito Protection

Central Mass mosquito protection through mosquito control.

One of the Worst Things About Living in Central Mass

May 26, 2022 Mosquito Control, Mosquito-Borne Illnesses, Mosquitoes ,

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!

May 20, 2022 Mosquito Control , ,

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

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

What is the best mosquito control?

March 18, 2022 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.

When do mosquitoes come out?

March 18, 2022 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.

3 Ways Mosquitoes Survive Winter

March 10, 2022 3 Ways Mosquitoes Survive Through Winter, Mosquitoes ,

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?