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Mosquito and Tick Control in Our Area
Expert Contributor
How to make your summer less buggy and more enjoyable
In a state that is a perennial nominee for state with the most Lyme disease cases, we tend to think that we are only susceptible to such a disease when in heavily wooded settings, such as Ridley Creek State Park. Truth is, we are always vulnerable, anywhere in the 19073. The vast amount of green space throughout the township, coupled with medium to larger home lot sizes, connect what is essentially a highway for deer traffic. And the more deer we have, the more deer ticks. Thus, the more likelihood of Lyme disease instance.
It is highly encouraged to not only check children, pets and yourselves for ticks regularly, but to also do some research and see what can be done to prevent such a situation. There are many DIY products available to homeowners. Moreover, there are plenty of service providers that specialize in such treatments, and can help you stop the problem before it starts.
Unlike tick control, mosquito control is a somewhat newer service that lawn and pest control companies alike have been offering for a few years. While there has always been a small market for mosquito control in our area, it took a few local reports of West Nile Virus to really create a market for the service. Then, Zika Virus and the scare of the reported cases in Florida, created a boom in the industry. However, the biggest selling point for a mosquito control provider is simple: In our area, mosquitoes ruin outdoor activities from April through October.
Mosquito control is particularly popular in a township that boasts numerous creeks, streams, natural areas and even retention ponds created by new construction. These small bodies of water, especially ones that tend to allow water to remain stagnant, are the biggest culprits. Standing water, whether in a pond, bird bath, clogged gutters or even patio furniture, can be more than enough for mosquitoes to breed.
Preventing breeding is vital to mosquito control
Draining any stagnant water on your property immediately following a rainfall can lower mosquito populations significantly. If activity persists, your next course of action should be to contact a service provider that will help with prevention as well as eradicate your current mosquito population. Lastly, repellents such as citronella candles and torches should be utilized to help further control.
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