Mosquitos are more than your average pests. They can carry dangerous diseases that can be very harmful to you and your family. While it is difficult to eliminate mosquitos from your property on your own, it is possible to eliminate most of these annoying insects and prevent them from invading your home in the future.
Why Mosquitos are so Dangerous
We all know that mosquitos can cause annoying, itchy bumps to appear on our skin whenever we are a bit. But do you know why mosquitos are considered to be so dangerous?
Mosquitos feed on human blood and can transmit infection from one human or animal to another within seconds. Diseases that may be transmitted by mosquitos include:
- West Nile Virus
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Yellow Fever
- Malaria
- Dengue Fever
- Zika Virus
Vaccines are available for Yellow Fever and Japanese Encephalitis. A vaccine is currently in development for Dengue Fever, the Zika Virus, and Malaria. Currently there is no vaccine available for West Nile Virus.
How to Keep Mosquitos Away to Ensure Your Family’s Safety
If it seems like mosquitos love your backyard or patio the most and they simply will not leave you alone, there are some things that you can do to help decrease the amount of these annoying pests around your home.
- The time of day that you are outside can have an impact on how exposed you are to mosquitos. The most active periods for mosquitos is at dawn or dusk. If you feel that there are always too many mosquitos outside, try to stay indoors during these peak times.
- The type of clothing that you wear can also cause a stir with mosquitos around your home. Lighter colors can make it difficult for a mosquito to see you, and therefore they will not attack you as much as opposed to someone wearing darker colors.
- One of the best ways to fight back against mosquitos invading your space is to eliminate any stagnant water that may be on your property. Clogged gutters, empty boxes, toys, pools and loose tarps are all good examples of places where water accumulates and mosquitoes can be found.
Contact a Pest Control Expert to Help with Mosquito Control
The tips mentioned above will help you to reduce the number of mosquitos on your property. This will keep your outdoor space safe and comfortable all throughout the year. If you need further assistance with controlling mosquitos, you can always contact Viking Pest Control in Maryland for assistance.
