The Life Cycle Of A Mosquito
Mosquitoes have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Mosquitoes lay their eggs very close to or in water. They don’t need much — even a small capful will do. When the eggs hatch, mosquito larvae grow and feed in the water. When they enter the pupa stage, mosquitoes still live in water but do not feed. They finally emerge from the water as adults. Mosquitoes can immediately start feeding on blood when they turn into adults, and the cycle starts all over again. All of the mosquitoes that bite you are adult females, who use the blood they get from you to nourish their eggs.
The best way to get rid of mosquitoes outside your home is to get in touch with Quell Pest Control. We have all of the experience and skills we need to help you get rid of mosquitoes in Dallas.
Common Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Mosquitoes need blood to reproduce and are constantly on the hunt for it. They hunt for hosts using their keen sense of smell and can follow you anywhere you go in your yard. Mosquitoes use a needle-like appendage to suck blood from hosts. To keep the blood from thickening as they feed, mosquitoes inject their saliva into the host at the same time. This is how they spread diseases. If a mosquito feeds on a host infected with dangerous pathogens, it can inject these pathogens into every host they later feeds on. Mosquitoes are associated with tularemia, encephalitis, chikungunya, dengue, and West Nile virus, and are among the most prolific disease-spreading insects in the world.
Mosquito control is best left to the professionals. Quell Pest Control professionals can help you eliminate mosquitoes and then keep them away. Contact us today.
Environmentally-Friendly Mosquito Prevention Tips
Here are some ways to help decrease mosquitoes around your property:
- Eliminate standing water: mosquitoes need standing water to breed. Eliminate standing water to decrease the ability of mosquitoes to breed on your property.
- Trim bushes and shrubs: Mosquitoes use foliage for shelter, and trimming it back can help decrease the number of mosquitoes that you will have to deal with.
- Mow your grass: Mowing your grass is an easy way to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your property, given that mosquitoes like to hide in tall grass.
These tips can help you decrease the number of mosquitoes that you have to deal with around your home but ultimately can’t prevent them from coming. If you need help with mosquitoes, call Quell Pest Control. We are the best way to keep mosquitoes away from your yard.
The Best Mosquito Control Solution For Dallas Properties
Mosquitoes can pester you endlessly outside and can follow you anywhere you go. They also have the potential to expose you to dangerous pathogens when they bite. If you’re struggling with a mosquito problem and want help fast, Quell Pest Control knows how to get rid of mosquitoes. We have an extensive history of helping area residents deal with mosquito infestations, and we can help you get rid of yours. Call us today for help with mosquitoes and to learn more about our residential pest control services in Dallas.