You probably think that it is not a priority for you to administer pest control measures for your home right now. Even if you may not be considering it now, one day in the future, for various reasons, you may be selling your house. Real estate agents and potential buyers alike would usually avoid a pest-invaded house, knowing full well that it is an unwise investment. For example, termite colonies found in the foundation of your house are huge deterrents for potential buyers. Moreover, if you are thinking about using your house as a collateral for loan, there is a higher probability that a lending institution would refuse your loan application if they find pest infestation when they do an ocular inspection of your home. Thus, even if the cost to hire a professional pest control company to eradicate pest infestations in your house may be steep, think of it a good investment for the future resale value of your house.
Mosquitoes are a transmitter agent that transmits disease-causing viruses and parasites from person to person without getting the disease themselves. They are transmitters of deadly diseases such as dengue, malaria, etc. Both male and female mosquitoes are nectar eaters, but the females of many species are also capable of drinking blood. Females do not require blood for their own survival, but they do need supplemental substances such as protein and iron to produce eggs. By drinking blood from one animal to another, they transmit harmful bacteria.
There are numerous methods used for mosquito control, but first we should have knowledge on their life cycle. Mosquitoes go through four stages in their life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult or imago. Adult females lay eggs in stagnant water like salt-marsh, lake, and even in plastic pail. The first three stages are underwater and last 5-14 days, depending on the species and the ambient temperature; eggs breed to become larvae, then pupae. The adult mosquito emerges from the pupa as it floats at the water surface. Adult females can live up to a month – more in captivity – but most probably do not survive more than 1-2 weeks in nature.
Now, we all know that mosquitoes can survive and flourish in stagnant water and dark places. So keep your house clean and devoid from stagnant water that will be formed. Clean your drainage and pipelines regularly. Make a point that there are no outflows.
In sites near bodies of water like pond, get rid of all floating debris and other solid garbage material from the water. Solid garbages provide breeding area for mosquitoes so make sure that they are cleaned. Breeding of mosquito-eating fish can also help control the mosquitoes.
If mosquito problem is too great in your area, you can utilize insecticides and repellents. ask for assistance to your local municipality to undertake mosquito prevention program.
Never let a colony of ants and mosquito invade your beloved abode. Protect your loved ones, yourself, and your material assets with professional pest control service. Free reprint avaialable from: How To Have A Mosquito-Free Home.
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