hy is Mosquito Control Important?
It's a warm summer day and you are having a backyard barbeque for you and your friends. Unfortunately the mosquitoes are making, what could have been a wonderful time, into a 'swat fest' because they are swarming around everyone. You might think that this would be the reason why it is important to control mosquitoes. Well, it might be important, but not nearly as important as some of the things you might not have thought about.  Although you might be in discomfort, your pet dog, Rufus, could be in mortal danger because the mosquitoes that are swarming your head are also biting him and putting him at severe risk of heart worm, a deadly condition for dogs.

In addition, you are putting you and your neighbors at risk for West Nile Virus. According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) the West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted to humans by mosquitoes.  As of January 17, 2017, a total of 47 states and the District of Columbia have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes in 2016. Overall, 2,038 cases of West Nile virus disease in people have been reported to CDC.
And you've probably guessed by now that there are other mosquito-borne diseases out there and you would be right!

Of course, you wouldn't wish these diseases on anyone. Mosquito control by Mosquito Tek is the most effective way to prevent these diseases like West Nile Virus from spreading.

Fleas and Your Dog
Flea bites are irritating, but that is the least of your dog’s concerns. The consequences of fleas on your dog can be a lot worse than just the itching and scratching. Because the itching and scratching can lead to skin that is red and traumatized. Your pet then loses hair over the affected area. Bacteria can then infect his broken skin making the itching worse.

Fleas are also the intermediate host for the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum. A flea infestation can result in a pet with tapeworms. Fortunately, these worms don’t cause anything more serious than an itchy bottom and weight loss.
Because fleas drink your dog’s blood, a large number of them could cause anaemia.

Ticks are a different story. The adult female injects a toxin as she feeds on your dog, which causes an ascending paralysis. Often the first indication of a problem is that his bark will change pitcah, and he will seem a little wobbly on his back legs. The paralysis gradually moves forward to affect his forelegs and his breathing muscles. Tick paralysis can be fatal if not treated promptly.

As you can tell, none of the above diseases or conditions are something that you want your pet to have to experience.  Mosquito Tek is the best way to control these annoying, disease causing pests.

Weird and Ineffective Mosquito Repellents
The Huffington Post tested several home-made remedies for how to get rid of mosquitoes. They included the following:
  • Beer Traps  (doesn't work ... mosquitoes are attracted to those who drink beer)
  • Wear White (doesn't work ... bugs still bit no matter how much white you wear)
  • Eat Garlic (Works .... unfortunately repels humans as well)
  • Vaccum (who thought of this?? ... doesn't work)
  • Mouth wash (makes you smell good, but you still get bitten)
  • Sonic Repellent (all it does is drain the phone's battery ... doesn't work)
  • Chives (might work although test subjects were still bitten)
  • Fabric Softener Sheets (heh this worked! ... but it irritated the skin of the testers)

As you can see from the above, not many DIY solutions work.

What to do? Mosquito Tek provides professional pest removal services which use only effective pest control solutions.

The Solution: Mosquito Tek
The real solution to mosquito control problems is to hire a professional like Mosquito Tek. There are several reasons why this is a good idea:
  1. Because Mosquito Free Living is their motto, they avoid ineffective solution for your pest control problems
  2. Because Mosquito Free Living is their motto, they appreciate the importance of pest control for you and your loved ones
  3. Because Mosquito Free Living is their motto, they can provide solutions for your particular pest control which are tailored to meet your needs.
  4. Because Mosquito Free Living is their motto, they provide solutions for the long term. Some of Mosquito Tek's pest control solutions can last for up to 30 days.
  5. Because Mosquito Free Living is their motto, they actually guarantee satisfaction!

Mosquito Tek also specializes in flea and tick control, which is provided as an upgrade service to customers that order mosquito spray services.

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2210 Page Rd
Raleigh, NC 27703
Phone: 919-813-6749

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Fairfax, VA
Phone: 571-781-1011

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Manassas, VA 20109
Phone: 703-659-0965

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