Mosquitoes can be a problem all over the world. In some parts of the world, they serve as disease vectors, and mosquitos account for over a million deaths per year. Beyond that, mosquitoes are relentless in their search for blood. If they find you out trying to enjoy your backyard they will stay after you until you either go inside or find some way to deal with them outdoors. Mosquitoes can make it nearly impossible for you to enjoy being outside in your yard, especially when the sun starts to go down and mosquitoes come out to feed. Intelligent mosquito control is a must for Fort Myers homeowners.
Pest control in Fort Myers is critical if you want to keep mosquitoes away. Stat Pest Control specializes in all forms of area pest control, and we can partner with you to solve mosquito problems. Call us today for help.
How To Identify The Different Types Of Mosquitoes
There is actually more than one type of mosquito you may have to deal with. Here are some of the different kinds of mosquitoes you may encounter in your Fort Meyers yard:
- Southern house mosquito: Brown mosquitoes that can transmit the West Nile virus.
- Anopheles mosquito: Common mosquitos that thrive in Florida.
- Yellow fever mosquito: Common mosquitoes frequently associated with disease spread.
- Asian tiger mosquito: Have white stripes and can bite even during the day.
- Black salt marsh mosquito: Black mosquitoes that prefer water-laden areas.
These are some of the mosquitoes that you can encounter in Florida. All of them seek blood, and all of them can potentially transmit diseases. Stat Pest Control can help you with mosquito control in Fort Myers. Call us today if mosquitoes are ruining your quality of life.
Mosquitoes Are Considered One Of The Most Dangerous Animals
Mosquitoes feed by inserting a needle-like appendage into the skin so they can siphon blood off through the tiny blood vessels. To keep the blood from thickening too quickly, mosquitoes also inject their saliva into the skin. The saliva contains substances that prevent the blood from thickening, allowing the mosquitoes to drink all they want without worrying about the blood growing too thick. This saliva is why mosquito bites itch — the body reacts negatively to the saliva.
This saliva injection is also the reason that mosquitoes are known to spread diseases. If they feed on an infected host, they can carry the disease-causing pathogen inside themselves. Then, when they feed on the next host, they can inject these pathogens as they feed. Mosquitoes can transmit pathogens to everything that they feed on.
If you need help with mosquitoes in Fort Myers, get in touch with Stat Pest Control. We know how to get rid of mosquitoes.
How To Remove Factors That Attract Mosquitoes To Your Yard
Mosquitoes go through several different life stages as they mature. Mosquitoes initially lay their eggs in or near water after feeding on blood. Mosquito eggs can survive for up to two months without water, but need water to hatch. After the eggs hatch, the mosquitoes enter the larval stage. They feed while in the water to gather their strength. The larval stage passes into the pupal stage. The mosquito pupae do not feed during this period. Following this, mosquitoes move into the adult stage and leave the water. They are ready to feed as soon as they enter the adult stage, and the cycle starts all over again. The progression through these stages can take up to a month, but given the right circumstances can take under a week. Eliminating standing water, keeping the grass mowed, and keeping landscaping vegetation trimmed are the best ways to get rid of mosquitoes outside, or at least to minimize them.
The best way to keep mosquitoes away, however, is to secure professional pest control. Stat Pest Control knows all of the mosquito life stages and how to address them effectively. We have a history of great customer satisfaction and would love to add you to our list of satisfied customers. Contact us today to discuss our treatment and prevention approaches.
Call The Pros About Total Mosquito Control For Your Home
The best way to get rid of mosquitoes outside is to get inside and call us. Stat Pest Control knows how important it is for you to enjoy your yard, and it is important to us to help you manage mosquitoes so that you can. Drop us a line today, and let us help you with mosquitoes.
