During the summer months in South Carolina, the hot and humid weather conditions create a welcoming environment for mosquitoes. Historians estimate mosquitoes have continually plagued Greenville residents since the late 1700s, as European settlers landed in the region. In the subsequent years, mosquitoes began creating significant health concerns involving malaria outbreaks.
Today, local and state agencies continue efforts to prevent mosquito-borne diseases among humans, pets, and wildlife. Mosquitoes are a type of flying insect that exists in thousands of species in the world. Female mosquitoes bite people and consume blood-containing protein necessary for egg production.
While most people experience only a minor red, itchy bump on the skin, mosquitoes may act as vectors that promote diseases, including the West Nile virus, yellow fever, dengue, and other health risks.
Are you struggling to figure out what helps keep mosquitoes away from your home's exterior areas? Greenville pest control professionals will explain the best treatment options to get rid of mosquitoes and prevent these burdensome pests from returning to the property.
Do Mosquitoes Need Water To Reproduce?
Limiting standing water is one of the best ways to get rid of mosquitoes in backyard areas. Female mosquitoes deposit eggs in pools of standing water, which begins the development process. For this reason, property owners should remove objects that hold water from yard areas, such as buckets, kiddie pools, and tarps. Regularly changing the water in bird baths will also eliminate potentially developing eggs.
Does Salt Really Kill Mosquito Eggs?
The majority of mosquito species lay their eggs exclusively in pools of fresh water. In some coastal areas, such as Southwestern Florida, saltwater mosquitoes now emerge in the early summer months. The "salt marsh" mosquitoes demonstrate stronger flying skills than most freshwater species and actively bite. As the rain-filled fall months approach, the number of salt marsh mosquitoes quickly declines as flood water develops.
How To Spot Mosquito Larvae
Female mosquitoes in South Carolina lay eggs in standing water that soon develops into aquatic larvae, which feed on microscopic forms of plant and animal debris. Some of the primary larval physical characteristics include:
- Larvae appear in a "worm-like" form with a head, no limbs, and hair called setae that cover them.
- In earlier stages, larvae measure less than 1/4 inch, making them very difficult to view with the naked eye.
- The larvae develop a mouthpart composed of pointed structures (spicules), which perform a brushing action that allows for ingesting small particles.
- Some types of larvae "graze" along the surface of the water and consume tiny food particles.
Larvae generally approach the water's surface for access to oxygen that sustains life; however, they will soon develop a "breathing tube" organ called a respiratory siphon.
Effective Mosquito Control In Greenville
The service providers at Dan The Mosquito Man provide local mosquito control using In2Care mosquito stations. These stations trap mosquitoes eliminating the need for treatments.
The benefits of In2Care mosquito stations are they are pet-friendly and family-friendly. They attract mosquitoes specifically and trap disease-carrying mosquitoes. There is no mess, and we maintain the traps monthly to keep them desirable to these aggravating pests. Our service providers will focus on the areas where mosquitoes breed. We place the In2Care traps away from family areas. They work "behind the scenes."
In2Care service receives monthly maintenance visits, which will effectively disrupt the lifecycle of dangerous mosquitoes. As always, we stand behind the quality of our work performance with a satisfaction guarantee. Contact us now for a free over-the-phone estimate or for additional information.
"Great family and people to work with. Always timely, reliable, and friendly! Our family has been using their services for over twenty years. Very professional and efficient."
Dan The Mosquito Man
Greenville, SC 29609