No one wants to deal with mosquito bites, but keeping mosquitoes at bay serves another purpose. These bugs can spread diseases, such as West Nile virus, so the New Jersey Mosquito Control Commission is urging NJ residents to take steps toward reducing mosquito populations. In addition to using mosquito control services in Monmouth County, you can do the following to help out:
Prevent Mosquito Bites
Some mosquitoes are able to transmit diseases, including Zika virus and West Nile virus, when they bite people. These infectious diseases can then spread throughout communities. You can reduce your risk of having mosquitoes feed on you in several ways.
Cover up as much as possible if you’re in an area that has mosquitoes. Keep in mind that Asian tiger mosquitoes aggressively attack during the day, while most other mosquitoes come out at night. You can also use mosquito repellent products to discourage these pests from biting you.
Reduce Mosquito Populations
Mosquitoes build their populations by laying eggs in standing water. After hatching, these bugs go through different growth phases before flying off to start biting. Eliminating standing water takes away places for them to lay their eggs, so dump water out of pet dishes, bird baths and other objects that have standing water. Having your yard treated can also prevent mosquito problems.
If you’re looking for mosquito control services in Monmouth County, please contact Allison Pest Control.
