Mosquitoes have no moral compass. This means they do not feel bad after biting a person or animal and they aren’t sorry if they transmit a potentially life-threatening disease. If you cannot stand mosquitoes and want to enjoy your property without having to constantly smack these pests off your body, you are in the right place. Here is what you should know about the mosquitoes in Maine and how to keep these pests off your property. For fast and effective professional mosquito control, call our team at Big Blue Bug Solutions. We are the pest control experts here in South Portland.
The Mosquito's Role In The Eco-System
There is no denying that mosquitoes are annoying and dangerous insects. The question is, are they beneficial at all? The truth is, that mosquitoes play a big role in our ecosystem. Like bees, wasps, and similar creatures, mosquitoes help in pollinating plants. Male mosquitoes do not drink blood at all and live entirely off of plant nectar. This, however, is not enough of a reason for you to not keep these pests off your property. These insects aren’t going to go extinct any time soon and they do not provide as much benefit as bees or other pollinating insects.
Mosquito Control Through The Years
Mosquito control, both professional and store-bought, has advanced quite a lot through the years. In the ’40s ’50s and ’60s, DDT was widely used to treat properties and homes for pests. Trucks would drive to beaches when mosquito populations were high and would spray this pesticide everywhere. It was later found that DDT was extremely harmful to humans and animals and was banned in the ’70s. Since then, many advances have been made to pest control in general. Today, technicians use spray and dust treatments to treat targeted areas around properties where mosquitoes are most active. These treatments are worlds safer than DDT. For extra protection, you also have access to mosquito repellants containing DEET. This is a quick way to deter these annoying pests while on the go.
What Do Mosquitoes Eat?
If we were to ask you, what do mosquitoes eat? what would your answer be? Most people would guess blood. This is not entirely true. Adult mosquitoes do not eat blood. Female mosquitoes gather blood from humans and animals to provide nutrients for their eggs, but both male and female mosquitoes live on a diet of plant nectar. As mentioned, mosquitoes help by pollinating local plant growth. It is unfortunate that they also spread diseases and are such a nuisance. If you are looking for how to get rid of mosquitoes in South Portland, you need professional mosquito control courtesy of Big Blue Bug Solutions.
Call The Professionals For Help With Mosquito Infestations
There is no denying that mosquitoes are unwelcome on your South Portland property. But what are you doing about these pests? At Big Blue Bug Solutions, we understand the different mosquitoes that cause problems in our area and offer detailed pest control options to remove and keep these pests out of your yard. Although we cannot guarantee 100% protection, our control methods will give you the absolute best chance of avoiding bites in your yard. If you plan on hosting an outdoor gathering off your property, let us know. We offer single-service treatments for event centers, parks, and similar outdoor gathering areas. This service is great for weddings and family reunions.
Call now if you have questions about pest control in South Portland and find a time to have your property treated for annoying and potentially dangerous mosquitoes.