This is especially important during the wet and warm months of the year, from late spring and throughout the fall. Mosquitoes and ticks can spread many illnesses, like Lyme disease and West Nile Virus, that can make you and your family sick. 1st Choice Pest Control will remind you in advance of an upcoming service and leave you notice that we’ve been there. You don’t even need to be home during the application.
Ticks are carriers of diseases like Lyme disease, and are usually found in high grass or wooded areas. Wear long-sleeved shirts and tuck your pants into your socks to prevent ticks from biting. Wear light-colored clothes to spot ticks easily. Check yourself for ticks after you have been outside. Remove the tick immediately with tweezers (making sure the head remains intact), and disinfect the bite site with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water.
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To protect yourself from mosquito and tick bites, wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and pants, use insect repellent containing DEET, and avoid areas where mosquitoes and ticks are known to be active.
Mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus, dengue fever, and Zika virus, while ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis
Effective treatments for eliminating mosquitoes and ticks may include using insecticide sprays, foggers, or traps, as well as treating outdoor areas with larvicides or repellents. It’s best to consult with a pest control professional for the most effective treatment plan.
To prevent mosquitoes and ticks from breeding around your home, eliminate any standing water, trim tall grass and weeds, and use mosquito repellent plants or sprays.
Mosquitoes belong to the same group as true flies and have a single pair of wings. They also have long, thin legs and a head with a prominent proboscis which they use to find blood vessels and consume blood. Mosquitoes need a water source to breed, so the best prevention from mosquito infestation is to get rid of standing, stagnant water.
The Asian tiger mosquito was first discovered in the United States in 1985. Since then, it has competed for space with the yellow fever mosquito, which was once the most prominent species of Aedes in the country. The Asian tiger is a vector of more than 30 viruses, but only a few are known to affect humans, according to University of Florida Entomology and Nematology Department. These diseases include equine encephalitis, Cache Valley virus, dengue, and St. Louis and LaCrosse encephalitis viruses. Despite this, different types of mosquitoes belonging to Aedes have proven more efficient than the Asian tiger at transmitting disease.
Some of the most common types of mosquitoes in the United States are called house mosquitoes. Species of mosquitoes that belong to this group include Culex Pipiens and Culex restuans Theobald. Pipiens is most common to the Northern part of the United States. Pale brown in color with white stripes, it is often found in polluted water that has been left standing. Storm drains, birdbaths, pet dishes, and old tires are popular breeding sites for these types of mosquitoes. The female mosquito of this species can lay anywhere from 50 to 400 eggs at one time. These eggs typically take 10 to 14 days to hatch although they can take longer, depending on the weather. Culex restuans is a very similar species in looks and habits but is more prevalent in the Eastern and Central parts of the United States. Both of these mosquito types can transmit a variety of different viruses and parasites to humans.
This species of mosquitoes, also sometimes referred to as Culex fatigans, is most common in tropic and sub-tropic regions. It shares many of the same physical and behavioral aspects of the house mosquito, but is found in Southern areas of the United States and is present throughout Florida. Also a nighttime feeder, this mosquito is the primary vector of the St. Louis encephalitis virus and can also transmit West Nile virus (WNV).
The yellow fever mosquito has been known to the United States for many centuries. It caused more U.S. troop casualties during the Spanish-American war than the war itself, as a result of transmitting yellow fever. Because both types of mosquitoes belong to the Aedes genus, this species of mosquitoes have similar feeding and breeding habits to the Asian tiger. However, the population of the yellow fever mosquito has declined in many areas following the arrival of the Asian tiger mosquito, although it is still prevalent in some regions. The yellow fever mosquito is more commonly found in urban areas of Southern Florida, and in cities along the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. It can also be found in Southern parts of the United States and up the East Coast to New York.
Ticks are small, parasitic arachnids that rely on blood meals from hosts, including humans and animals, to survive and reproduce. Unlike insects, ticks have eight legs and no wings, and they attach themselves to a host by embedding their mouthparts into the skin. Ticks are commonly found in tall grass, wooded areas, and leaf litter, where they wait for a potential host to pass by. To prevent tick infestations, it’s essential to keep grass and vegetation trimmed, use tick repellents, and inspect yourself and pets after spending time outdoors, especially in areas known for high tick populations.
Wood ticks, also known as American dog ticks, are a type of hard-bodied tick commonly found in grassy fields, wooded areas, and along trails. They are slightly larger than deer ticks, with adults measuring around the size of a small pea when fully engorged. Wood ticks are brown with distinctive white or gray markings on their backs, and they use their eight legs to climb onto hosts like humans, dogs, and other mammals. While they are known carriers of diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, wood ticks do not transmit Lyme disease. To prevent wood tick bites, it’s advisable to wear long sleeves and pants, use tick repellents, and check for ticks after spending time in grassy or wooded environments.
Lone star ticks are easily identifiable by a distinct white spot on the backs of adult females, giving them their name. These ticks are commonly found in wooded areas, dense underbrush, and grassy fields, primarily in the southeastern and eastern United States but have been spreading to other regions. Lone star ticks are aggressive feeders, actively seeking out hosts, including humans, deer, and other animals. They are known to transmit several diseases, such as ehrlichiosis and tularemia, and their bites have been associated with a red meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome in some individuals. To avoid lone star tick bites, it’s recommended to wear protective clothing, use tick repellents, and conduct thorough tick checks after outdoor activities, especially in tick-prone areas.
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