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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It should be a top priority to provide your home and family in Billerica with the best mosquito protection available. At-home Billerica mosquito control is essential to the health of your whole family, including your pets. Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying and their bites aren’t just an itchy inconvenience — they can also carry some serious diseases, such as West Nile Virus and the rare, and potentially fatal Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), of which Massachusetts unfortunately has the distinction of having the highest number of cases in the country.
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who actually likes being in the presence of mosquitoes. They’re nobody’s friends, but do they really care? Of course not. They’ll annoy the heck out of you and bite you, anyway, because that’s…
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Over time, the larvae become heartworms, which can reach sizes up to 14″ in length. Heartworms can live inside their hosts for up to seven years. Heartworm disease (dirofilariasis) is eventually fatal if left untreated. Even cases that are diagnosed and treated, can leave your pet with lifelong effects, including heart failure. Prevention is key.
Prior to 2005, the idea of private mosquito control in one’s own yard seemed like a far-fetched idea. But then professional mosquito control companies came along and introduced traditional barrier spray treatments to homeowners. The top priority of professional mosquito…
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Bzzzzzzzzzz! SMACK! Bzzzzzzz! SMACK! “Ugh, let’s go inside.” Sound familiar? That’s the sound of summer for many people without Peabody mosquito control being chased out of their yards and back into the house by these pesky bugs. This has probably…
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With seven human cases of EEE in Massachusetts this year, resulting in one death, the state performs additional aerial mosquito sprays, and asks everyone to heed curfew warnings. After the death of a Massachusetts resident and even nine confirmed animal…
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Many Central Mass residents are wise to mosquito protection measures at home, but how many of us actually consider the importance of protecting our families while on vacation? Summertime travel season is in full swing, and many Central Mass residents…
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Have you ever been trying to get a good night’s sleep, but you keep getting awoken by a pesty mosquito buzzing by your ear? The sound is maddening, and though you might attempt to swat at the mosquito in the…
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Inform your whole family about these easy methods of mosquito control, and make mosquito protection a family affair! Treating your Central Mass lawn and areas around your home is crucial to mosquito control and preventing itchy bites or mosquito-borne illnesses in your family and pets.