Mosquito Control

Reasons why you have so many mosquitoes

There is a high probability of mosquito activity if your property is near standing water or a constant water source.

Many times we have seen houses that collect rainwater and deposit it in tanks to be used for garden plants. Many times these tanks are not well sealed, this is one of the many points where there may be larvae of mosquitoes that will soon be adults.

Female mosquitoes could easily enter your home and lay their eggs on indoor plants, pots are sometimes left with water that is not changed.

A mosquito infestation can develop quickly due to the speed at which they reproduce from eggs to adults. Mosquitoes often seem to be a nuisance and a health threat because of the large number of viruses they can transmit to you, such as chikungunya, dengue, and Zika.

Mosquitoes thrive in tropical climates. Many (but not all) species rest during the day in dense vegetation such as tall grasses, brush, and shrubs.

How to get rid of mosquito

It should begin by identifying any type of source of stagnant water with mosquito larvae and come up with a solution to dry this water if it does not have any type of use, otherwise, if it is in a tank, treat it with larvicides or natural methods by introducing fish to this well or tank.

By solving this step we can continue moving forward to lock access points to your house, and put screens on windows or doors.

Finally, try to reduce the activity of adult mosquitoes around the property, this can be done by planting different types of plants that work as natural repellents for example

Chinese Carnation, Lavender, Lemon Geranium, Citronella, and Salvia. If the situation is extreme, it will be recommended to make some fogging sections outside and inside the property, this will immediately eliminate contact with mosquitoes.



What happens when a mosquito bites you

Mosquitoes are attracted to the smell of lactic acid, uric acid, ammonia, and other substances that your body exudes when you perspire – all of which affect your body odor and can make you a more palatable snack for mosquitoes.

When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart (proboscis) to suck blood. As the mosquito feeds, it injects saliva into the skin. Your body reacts to the saliva resulting in an itchy lump. Some people only have a mild reaction to a bite. Other people might be more vulnerable, and a large area of swelling, pain, and redness may occur.

People experiencing more severe reactions may have the following signs:

A large area of swelling and redness


Low grade fever


Urticaria


Swollen lymph nodes