Flies and mosquitoes are two of the more annoying pests found in Florida. The area is home to several types of mosquitoes and flies that not only irritate, bite, and cause itching, but can also be deadly, since most types of flying pests carry and transmit diseases. A fast and effective solution is to find a licensed, professional pest control service.

Florida is home to over 40 mosquito species many of which are merely annoying. A few are very dangerous as they transmit deadly viruses. Some of these can be carriers of the West Nile virus that transmits from birds to humans and cause anything from mild flu-like symptoms to life-threatening neurological symptoms. West Nile virus has become a permanent feature of the Florida ecosystem. So far West Nile Virus has no vaccine. Mosquitoes can also be a carrier for St. Louis encephalitis, Eastern equine encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya and dengue. An effective solution is to choose a professional pest control option in Bradenton over the traditional home remedies because mosquitoes afraid of grandma’s home remedies!

 

Types of common Mosquitoes in FL:

  • Backyard Mosquitoes

  • Pasture mosquitoes

  • Salt Marsh Mosquitoes

 

What preventive measures can be taken against mosquitoes?

The 5 D’s of mosquito prevention:

  • Drain—Pools, ponds, and birdbaths can be a source of water where mosquitoes can breed. By draining and refilling them regularly, mosquito larvae are destroyed.

  • Dump—standing water sources created by container-type objects that fill with standing water. Examples are buckets, old tires, tarps, and other places where water has been unable to drain correctly.

  • DEET—DEET insect repellent can prevent attraction of mosquitoes when applied to skin and clothing. WHile it won’t kill mosquitoes, they won’t bite places where it’s applied.

  • Dress—Dress in long sleeves and clothing of lightweight material such as linen to avoid exposed skin.

  • Dusk/dawn-this refers to the time when mosquitoes are most active. Sensitive individuals should remain indoors between the onset of dusk and dawn during times of high mosquito activity.

None of these measures will kill adult mosquito populations. Seek residential or commercial pest control services that are trained for pesticide application before the situation is out of control.

 

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