Treatment for Mosquitoes
Mosquito Control can be very challenging. Many people think all mosquitoes are the same, but there are actually 40 species of mosquitoes that can be found in the Phoenix area. Worldwide there are 3, 500 different species of mosquitoes.
Diseases that can be Transmitted by Mosquitoes:
- Zika virus
- West Nile Virus
- Malaria Dengue
- Yellow Fever
- Western Equine Encephalitis
- Pet diseases, such as heartworm in dogs
It can take up to six weeks to treat and stop the cycle of mosquito eggs hatching. If you think you have an infestation on your property, please call us as soon as possible.
Mosquito Control and Treatments
Mosquitoes grow from an egg to an adult in less than two weeks. Females can lay up to 300 eggs at once, which can quickly become a serious problem. They will breed in standing water or moist debris. The best preventative measures include properly maintaining your property and altering areas that attract standing water.
Our mosquito treatment plan begins with our certified pest control technician conducting a thorough inspection of the property and identifying the kind of mosquitoes causing the problem. Once the inspection and identification is complete, the technician will prepare a specialized treatment plan. This will include recommendations and assistance for both source reduction and the possibility of chemical product use.
Types of Mosquitoes
Some of the most common Arizona species include:
Aedes Aegypti, which can fly up to half a mile
Aedes Aegypti, which can fly up to half a mile.
Anopheles, which can fly up to two miles.
Anopheles, which can fly up to two miles.
Culex, which can fly up to five miles.
Culex, which can fly up to five miles.
When a mosquito is biting you.
15 minutes after being bitten multiple times.
How you contract the Zika virus from a mosquito.