How RC Exterminators Treats Mosquitos

RC Exterminators Pest Control professionals can help homeowners and owner associations reduce their exposure to mosquito bites by inspecting properties for breeding sites, treating to control mosquitoes, educating about mosquitoes and suggesting corrective actions.

What Can Homeowners Do For Mosquitos?

• Eliminate or reduce mosquito-breeding areas by replacing all standing water at least once a week. This includes birdbaths, ponds and unfiltered pools.
• Remove unneeded vegetation or trash from around any standing water sources that cannot be changed, dumped or removed.
• Introduce mosquito-eating fish such as gambusia, green sunfish, bluefish and minnows to standing water
• Seal and screen all windows, doors and other openings.
•Use insect repellent on exposed skin. The most effective repellents currently available contain the active ingredient DEET in concentrations up to about 35% (greater concentrations do not offer better protection)
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants treated with repellent as well.

Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), West Nile virus has now been identified in every state in the country. It has spread across the country much faster than anyone expected. Humans can contract encephalitis from the disease when bitten by mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus. Mosquitoes contract the virus when they feed on infected birds which may circulate the virus in their blood for several days. Other animals may become infected including cats, dogs, bats, and rabbits. As yet, there is no vaccine available for humans.