Columbia's Secret Weapon To Effective Mosquito And Tick Control

Mosquitoes and ticks are both more active and prevalent in the summer months. Mosquitoes emerge in the warmest months to reproduce, and the females look for sources of still water to lay their eggs. The females are the only mosquitoes that bite, as they need the extra protein to lay their eggs.

Ticks are also most active in the summer. Because ticks are cold-blooded, they are most active when it's warm out; this is when they seek hosts for a meal. Ticks will attach to animals or humans if they get a chance.

While mosquitos and ticks spread different illnesses, they are both dangerous pests. 

To start with, we must address mosquitoes. These flying insects are the deadliest animal on the planet because they transmit diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, encephalitis, Zika virus, and more. The females of the species will drink the blood of various hosts and spread pathogens from host to host.

Then, there are the ticks. Unlike mosquitos, they attach to a host by embedding their head in the host's skin. Therefore, they live with their hosts for extended periods. They spread many serious diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 

While the behavior of mosquitoes and ticks is different, some of the factors that attract them are the same. You can protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes in Columbia by making your yard less appealing to them.

Here are some specific steps to take:

• Trim vegetation as ticks wait on overgrown grasses and shrubs, and mosquitoes rest under leaves during the day.
• Remove standing water from your yard to remove areas where mosquitoes lay their eggs.
• Prevent wildlife and rodents. Because both ticks and mosquitoes use animals as hosts, deterring their prey can help keep them away. Make sure to put lids on trash cans and clean up organic debris.
• Get assistance from tick and mosquito control experts.

If You've noticed mosquitos or ticks around your yard, now is the time to reach out for help.

While it would be nice if it were simple to remove mosquitoes and ticks on your own, they are both tricky. Mosquitoes are prevalent and invade in large numbers, while ticks come around on the backs of other pests. The best way to get protection from these pests is with our pest control services in Columbia.

At Warrior Pest, we want to help you keep your household safe from both of these dangerous pests. Our comprehensive programs both eradicate and prevent mosquitoes and ticks. Contact us today to get started with a home pest control protection plan or a commercial pest control treatment.