There is a lot to love about living in Pompano Beach, with its beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, and plenty of sunshine. But one of the few downsides to life here is the abundant mosquito population. Mosquitoes can make it challenging to enjoy your backyard and are tough to eliminate without assistance from a Pompano Beach pest control company.
This article will explain what you need to know about the various types of mosquitoes in our area, including the pros (yes, there are a few) and cons of these annoying pests. We’ll also review some natural tips that will help prevent mosquitoes from taking over your yard. Learn more about mosquitoes and how to keep them at bay with the pros at GOTBUGSIKILL.
The Role Mosquitoes Play In Our Ecosystem
You don’t hear many people expressing gratitude for these irritating insects, but they do have some redeeming qualities. The benefits of mosquitoes to humans involve their roles in the ecosystem. To start, they are an essential part of the food chain because, as larvae, they are a food source for fish, and adult mosquitoes provide food for bats, frogs, and birds.
While some female mosquitoes require a blood meal to lay their eggs, males and females primarily feed on nectar and play a vital role as pollinators. As they feed on nectar, they pick up pollen that they carry to the next plant.
Despite their benefits, mosquitoes in Pompano Beach are still annoying and sometimes dangerous insects that can spread disease. Contact us at GOTBUGSIKILL today to learn how we can help to eliminate mosquitoes in your yard and keep them from returning.
The Dangerous Diseases Mosquito Bites Can Spread
While they have a few potential benefits, mosquitoes are still a public health risk and can endanger your family and pets. Just as mosquitoes carry pollen from one plant to another, they can also carry diseases from a host to the next person or animal they bite.
The following list reviews the diseases you can get from mosquitoes in Florida and some of the symptoms to watch for:
West Nile Virus: Headaches, body aches, joint pain, and vomiting
Tularemia: Skin ulcers, swollen, painful glands, inflamed eyes, and pneumonia
Dengue: Pain behind the eyes, bone pain, nausea, vomiting, and rash
Chikungunya: Joint and muscle pain, swelling, and fever
Encephalitis: Difficulty speaking, confusion, weakness, and seizures
Heartworm in pets: Persistent cough, fatigue, and decreased appetite
One of the most effective ways to protect your family and pets from these illnesses is to work with a local mosquito control company to prevent and eliminate these pests from your property. Contact us at GOTBUGSIKILL today to learn more about how our services can help to keep your family safe from mosquito-borne diseases.
Natural And Effective Mosquito Prevention Tips
Working with a mosquito control company is the most effective way to eliminate this pest, but you can take some simple steps to help keep mosquitoes out of the yard. Here are some natural prevention tips you can start using today:
Regularly inspect and remove any standing water on your property in containers such as old tires, children’s toys, pool covers, and flower pot bases.
Ensure that gutters are clear and the yard has adequate drainage.
Remove excessive vegetation and debris piles, and keep the lawn short to reduce shady resting areas.
Regularly refresh the water in bird baths, water features, and wading pools.
Combining your efforts with treatments from the pros at GOTBUGSIKILL will help protect your property from these troublesome pests. We can treat your perimeter and any standing water for mosquitoes to be sure the entire life cycle is interrupted. Contact us today to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment.
Pro Mosquito Control Offers The Best Protection For Your Yard
Professional mosquito control is the most effective way to get rid of mosquitoes on your property. The pros at GOTBUGSIKILL will thoroughly inspect your property to determine the best way to treat the adult mosquitoes you have, kill any eggs that may develop, and prevent future infestations.
We use only the highest quality products to ensure your backyard is safe from these troublesome pests. As an added benefit, when we apply our mosquito barriers around your property, they also help to prevent other harmful pests like fleas and ticks. Reach out to GOTBUGSIKILL today with any questions about our services or to schedule an appointment to reclaim your backyard from mosquitoes.
