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Is malaria still a threat?

September 11, 2020 Is Malaria Still a Threat?, Malaria , , , , , ,

Malaria is a potentially fatal mosquito-borne illness with a long history.  The parasites responsible for malaria infection were first identified around 1880.  Since then, mosquitoes carrying these parasites have been found preserved in amber, believed to be 30,000,000 years old.  Is malaria still a threat? Even though malaria was eliminated in the United States in the early 1950’s, it remains a threat in other parts of the world today.  There were more than 400,000 known malaria deaths throughout the world in 2018.  More than 90% of malaria deaths occurred in sub-Saharan Africa.

New EPA Registered Mosquito Repellent Smells Like Grapefruit

August 14, 2020 insecticide, mosquito repellent, mosquito sprays, natkatone , , ,

For the last few years, scientists have been trying to come up with new ways to eliminate dangerous, disease-carrying mosquitoes.  Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in some areas, because mosquitoes are developing a natural resistance to some repellents and insecticides. Enter the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent approval of nootkatone, a brand new mosquito repellent and destroyer.  The EPA-registered seal of approval means that the new ingredient has been deemed safe for humans and pets, and can now be used to formulate insecticides and repellents.  Nootkatone is gaining recognition for its effectiveness as a mosquito repellent, and because it smells like grapefruit.

Dragonflies for all-natural mosquito control?

June 12, 2020 all-natural mosquito control, 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?

Florida is Using Helicopters for Mosquito Control

February 14, 2020 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

January 31, 2020 all-natural mosquito protection, Andover MA mosquito control, Mosquito Barrier Spray, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Central Mass, mosquito sprays , ,

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

January 17, 2020 all-natural mosquito protection, Mosquito Barrier Spray, Mosquito Control, Woburn MA mosquito control , , , ,

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

January 10, 2020 all-natural mosquito protection, Mosquito Control, mosquito control myths , , , ,

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

January 3, 2020 Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Mosquito Barrier Spray, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Central Mass, West Nile virus , , , ,

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!

December 19, 2019 Culex pipiens, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Control Central Mass, mosquitoes of Central Mass , , , ,

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

December 13, 2019 Marlborough MA mosquito control, Mosquito Barrier Spray, Mosquito Barrier sprays, Mosquito Control, organic barrier spray, organic mosquito spray, Special event mosquito tick spray , , , ,

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.