Why do mosquitoes exist? Do mosquitoes serve a purpose? Mosquitoes are known nuisances to humans, pets, and livestock. While it may be challenging to appreciate mosquitoes, they play several essential roles some important ecosystems.
Getting rid of mosquitoes in your yard requires a multifaceted approach that targets both their breeding sites and adult populations. However, mosquitoes cannot be gotten rid of permanently. These persistent pests not only disrupt outdoor activities but also pose health risks. They carry and spread diseases, like dengue, EEE, and West Nile virus. Implementing effective Worcester mosquito control measures can reduce their numbers and create a more enjoyable outdoor environment.
Mosquitoes thrive in warm temperatures but can’t stand the cold. Expect mosquitoes to start biting in spring and summer. Mosquitoes typically function best when the temperature reaches approximately 80°F. Meanwhile, they become dormant at around 60°F and can’t survive at…
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Mosquito season is almost here — start preparing today. Spring is coming to central Massachusetts. This also means mosquito season is right around the corner. But there’s no reason to let mosquitoes get the best of you this year or…
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It is not likely that stink bugs will infiltrate and remain inside your home, but you cold certainly experience an infestation of in your basement, crawl space, attic, or inside your walls. Out in nature, they will overwinter in leaf debris, hollow logs, or other areas, where they will be insulated from the cold.
Could your eyes have deceived you? Are mosquitoes on the decline? For years, we have known that worldwide climate change has contributed to more ticks and mosquitoes. There have been catastrophic floods in the southern U.S. and West Coast areas…
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Central Mass residents are no strangers to droves of mosquitoes. Perhaps you have noticed that you do not encounter as many when visiting friends or family outside your neighborhood. Maybe that has clued you in on the mosquito problem at your own home. If you thought that mosquitoes were just running rampant everywhere in Central Mass, you might now be wondering how there can be so many mosquitoes around your neighborhood alone. Here are a few reasons you could be seeing more mosquitoes this year.
Mosquitoes can’t take the heat. So, when are you more likely to get mosquito bites? Female mosquitoes are most active and most likely to bite us during early morning hours before the sun has fully come up and the air temperature isn’t as hot. Mosquitoes find daylight to be deadly, as direct daylight can dehydrate them. Burn, baby, burn!
Who doesn’t love happy hour? It marks the end of a workday, a time to unwind from the day’s stressors. If you revel in an outdoor after-work cocktail, you are not alone. Beings of the non-human sort are well-known cocktail hour party crash artists. Who knew that tipping a cocktail or two outdoors on your deck or outdoor living patio space could spell trouble for yourself and your revelers?
Here’s how to keep mosquitoes outside your house. Apart from the dangerous diseases spread by mosquitoes such as malaria, dengue, and yellow fever, mosquitoes can be very annoying since mosquito bites can keep itching long after the bite. Also irritating is the buzzing noise they make that can prevent you from falling asleep. Yeah. They really suck. There are certain steps you need to take if you are wondering how to control mosquitoes at home should they happen to find their way inside.