McDonough, Georgia, is a charming community offering quintessential Southern hospitality. Its historic downtown square is a great gathering place to start exploring all the local amenities this energetic town offers. However, if property owners aren't careful, conditions around local properties can contribute to an increased mosquito population around town without help from McDonough pest control professionals.
The Life Cycle Of Common Mosquitoes
As with most communities in the United States, mosquitoes in McDonough are a common enemy that rules the open skies. Many might be surprised to learn that these high-flying pests start their life in water. When it's time to lay eggs, females will typically seek out a water source that is calm or stagnant. Any water receptacle will do as long as it holds at least ½ inch of water. Eggs get laid on the water's surface and typically look like oval-shaped white balls. After a short time, the eggs will turn almost wholly black and sink below the water's surface, starting their development's next phase (larva). During this stage of development, larvae will collect and consume food before entering the pupa stage.
During the pupa stage, development focuses on growing a mosquito's wings and legs. Once mosquitoes form fully, they leave their protective cases and hang out on the water's surface to dry their wings. The transformation from egg to adult typically takes about two weeks. Properties that offer breeding mosquitoes prime real estate for procreation could soon find themselves with a severe mosquito problem. Using professional mosquito prevention services from DAPS Services can reduce the risk of mosquito encounters around McDonough properties.
The Dangerous Diseases Mosquito Bites Can Spread
Mosquito bites can present people with more problems than an itchy, red welt. When mosquitoes siphon blood from "hosts" (people or animals), they sometimes get infected with diseases that a host carries. Whatever disease mosquitoes pick up can be transferred to you when they siphon your blood. The list of diseases caused by mosquitoes includes Eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus, tularemia, dengue fever, and chikungunya. Other well-known diseases associated with mosquitoes are the Zika virus, malaria, and yellow fever; these are not diseases common in the United States. Typically, people contract these diseases due to traveling abroad. While most mosquito bites will cause annoying, itchy welts, it only takes one infected mosquito to make you sick. The best way to reduce exposure to mosquito-borne diseases is with professional mosquito control services from DAPS Services.
Five No-Nonsense Mosquito Prevention Tips
Mosquitoes in Georgia are a fact of life, but property owners have some options for reducing mosquito encounters around their property. Owners who stay alert to the ever-changing conditions around their property and use some no-nonsense prevention techniques can do much to persuade mosquitoes to stay away.
Five no-nonsense ways to repel mosquitoes include:
- Remove low-lying areas within lawns that accumulate standing water.
- Ensure gutters stay free of debris.
- Remove yard items that hold water, including cans, flower pots, kiddie pools, toys, and buckets.
- Eliminate excess vegetation growing around lawns.
- Keep the water in ornamental pools and bird baths clean and agitated.
Some of the most straightforward prevention measures can do much to keep mosquitoes away, but sometimes you'll need a helping hand. When mosquito populations circumvent your prevention measures, it's time to call in the experts at DAPS Services.
McDonough's Secret Weapon For Effective Mosquito Control
When battling mosquitos in McDonough, having a secret weapon in your back pocket is always the best way to control mosquitoes. DAPS Services is a family-owned and operated company whose core value is providing excellent service with integrity to those we serve. Our goal is to educate, protect, and provide a pest-free environment for our valued customers. Call DAPS Services today for a free quote, and we'll partner with you to help keep your property pest and mosquito-free.
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DAPS SERVICES
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 729-9629
info@dapspest.com