T Warner
August 7, 2020
special event mosquito yard spray, When should I have my yard sprayed for mosquitoes?
When should I have my yard sprayed for mosquitoes?
As we near closer to the fall season in Massachusetts, you might be asking yourself when it’s time to stop having your yard sprayed for mosquitoes. Since mosquitoes don’t come and go according to the seasonal calendar, it’s still time to have your yard sprayed. Mosquitoes actually operate on their own schedule. Weather dictates when they come and go. In Massachusetts, this means that the official mosquito season is April through mid to late October. Though mosquitoes really thrive in temperatures above 80°F, they are active in temperatures above 50°F. Even though the end of the summer season is in sight, mosquitoes haven’t gotten the memo.
T Warner
July 17, 2020
Central Mass Mosquito Control, EEE
EEE, EEE mosquitoes, EEE mosquitoes in Massachusetts
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.
T Warner
July 9, 2020
Central Mass Mosquito Control, Deadly Animals, EEE
assassin bug, chagas disease, deadly animals, EEE, kissing bug, sleeping sickness, triple e, tsetse fly
When we think about the deadliest animals on Earth, usually scary animals come to mind. Lions, tigers, bears…crocodiles! When it comes to deadly animals, don’t count the little guys out. Fact is, while elephants and hippopotamuses account for a combined 1,000 deaths each year, when considering the most deadly animals on Earth, we need to think small. Sharks are frightening and deadly, but how many of us actually have a shark encounter in our lifetime? What are the animals that all humans come in contact with every day?
T Warner
July 3, 2020
mosquito control, mosquito protection, Who's at risk for mosquito bites?
mosquito bites, who's at risk for mosquito bites
Everyone is at risk for mosquito bites. Though, it has been said that some people are more susceptible. One study showed those with type O blood were more attractive to mosquitoes. They are also attracted to dark color clothing and lactic acid in our perspiration. If you are asking, “Who’s at risk for mosquito bites,” the answer really is, “Everyone.” When it comes to avoiding blood-thirty mosquitoes and the potentially harmful diseases they carry, it takes action on all our parts.
T Warner
June 19, 2020
Aedes Aegypti Mosquito, Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti, Genetically modified mosquitoes, GMO mosquito
On May 1, the EPA cleared the request to release genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. On June 17, Oxitec, the creator of these mosquitoes, received the state’s approval. This is not science fiction! Genetically modified mosquitoes are a-go in the Florida Keys, a hotbed for the Aedes aegypti mosquito population, ground zero for potential mosquito-borne illnesses in the United States. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the carrier of West Nile Virus, the most prevalent mosquito-borne disease in the country. Aside from West Nile, this nasty creature is responsible for other illnesses, such as Zika virus, chikungunya, and dengue fever. What are genetically modified mosquitoes exactly?
T Warner
June 12, 2020
all-natural mosquito control, Mosquito Control
all-natural mosquito control, dragonflies, dragonfly, dragonfly larvae, mosquito control
Yes, dragonflies provide all-natural mosquito control. These beautiful, colorful insects are gifts from Mother Nature, beautiful to look at, and a natural mosquito predator. You might have seen popular social media posts about dragonflies being an effective source for all-natural mosquito control. Who wouldn’t want to see these lovely insects flying around their yard, chomping on mosquitoes to protect our family from mosquito bites and the harmful illnesses mosquitoes carry?
T Warner
May 29, 2020
Central Mass Mosquito Control, Mosquito Barrier Spray
Central Mass mosquito control, Father's Day, mosquito barrier sprays
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. Have you chosen the perfect gift for your dad? Central Mass dads deserve mosquito control this Father’s Day. Here’s why! Per usual, some of the most popular Father’s Day gifts for 2020 pertain to the outdoors. From grills to golf clubs, we often give our dads gifts that take them outdoors. Father’s Day is in June, after all. There’s no better time to be outside.
T Warner
May 22, 2020
Mosquito Control, Mosquito Hawk
Mosquito Hawk
Sorry to say, when it comes to mosquito control, the mosquito hawk plays no part. Also known as the “skeeter eater,” the crane fly simply gets a bad social media reputation. It’s harmless to mosquitoes and humans. If you see one, you will note its gigantic size, which is probably where the legend comes from. Compared to mosquitoes, crane flies are enormous. They look like they might like to devour a mosquito, but they do not. As a matter of fact, the adult mosquito hawk rarely takes a meal. If they do eat, they prefer sweet nectar, not mosquitoes. Crane fly larvae feed on organic plant and leaf waste in wetland areas.
T Warner
May 15, 2020
Dengue, Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Dengue fever, mosquito diseases, mosquito-borne diseases
Diagnosing, curing, and preventing COVID-19 is a worldwide priority. The sudden prevalence of COVID-19 and movement to cure and eradicate it, have put mosquito-borne diseases on the back burner. However, they persist. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, a mother living in Singapore recently thought that her children were showing symptoms of COVID-19. It began with a fever for her six-year-old daughter, and continued on to two other children. Of course, the first thing she considered was coronavirus. Who wouldn’t? Her children did not have COVID-19.
T Warner
May 8, 2020
Central Mass Mosquito Control, mosquito-borne illness prevention, Murder Hornets in Central Mass
Central Mass mosquito control, mosquito-borne illness, murder hornets in Central Mass
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.
