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LEARN HOW TO KEEP YOUR YARD PEST-FREE WITH OUR MOSQUITO SHIELD BLOG

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How to Keep Your Backyard Party-Ready All Summer

30th June 2022

You waited all year for this. Friends on the back deck. Toes in the grass. Cricket song at twilight. Those cool evening breezes that rustle the leaves. But backyard magic doesn’t happen on its own. It takes work, planning, and organization to keep your lawn primed for hosting – and those very ingredients can deliver a party-ready backyard all summer long.  For your summertime pleasure, we’re proud to present Mosquito Shield’s Party-ready Backyard Checklist! Clear the Clutter What if the yard could be always presentable? No tidying up kids’ toys. No lugging storage containers from the garage. Imagine if you […]

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National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: 5 Shocking Facts About Mosquitoes

17th June 2022

In honor of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, we’re here with five lesser-known facts about these resilient and surprisingly complex insects. If this doesn’t sound like your party, just remember that knowing your enemy is the first step toward a mosquito-free backyard. We’ll also detail many ways you can take action to help protect yourself and your family this season. Clocking in at a sleepy 1.5 miles per hour, these chill bloodsuckers can be outrun, but like zombies, they tend to catch up with you through sheer persistence. Nature has been kind to mosquitoes, equipping them so well they’ve outlived the […]

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No Mosquitos Invited. Mosquito Shield Creates an Invisible Barrier to Protect Your Yard all Season Long

10th June 2022

Here’s a fun mosquito fact to start your day. Although a mosquito is nowhere near the size of a dog, or nearly as cute, it can smell 1,000 times better. And all of that power has just one purpose, finding its next meal. Ever wonder how they know where to find you? This tiny bug has a sniffer tuned into the very breath you exhale. The carbon dioxide draws them in. From there, they rely on their vision and finely tuned receptors to hone in on their prey. You’re settling in to enjoy your yard and suddenly you’re what’s for […]

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What Kind of Bug Bite is That? And What To Do About It

27th May 2022

You’re bound to encounter all sorts of bugs this summer, but you may not even realize they’re around until long after they’re gone. It can take hours before you see or feel the itchiness from their bite.  So where did that bite come from? And more importantly, how should you treat it? While there are some common treatments, the best one will depend on the type of bite. Here’s a look at how to identify the culprit, the best way to treat a bug bite, and how to avoid them in the first place.  Mosquitoes Typically, symptoms will appear a […]

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Tick Season has Started: What Homeowners Should Know About These Pests

9th May 2022

We know the feeling: The days are warmer, the sun is shining, and the outdoors beckon. But as springtime arrives, something else is on the move – ticks, looking for hosts and eager to feed. Whether you’re a homeowner spending time in the backyard or a pleasure-seeker hitting the trails, a basic knowledge of ticks will help you manage your risk exposure and avoid the dangers associated with ticks, primarily disease-causing bacteria. Ticks Transmit Diseases  It’s an ugly fact: Ticks eat our blood. Adults, children, and pets are susceptible to tick bites.  Some ticks feed on several hosts during their […]

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Mosquito Shield Franchise Corp Named a Top 50 Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review

19th April 2022

Independent Survey Shows Female Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with Mosquito Shield’s Performance North Attleboro, MA 4/19/22 – Mosquito Shield Franchise Corp was identified by Franchise Business Review as being one of only 50 franchises to qualify as a 2022 Top Franchise for Women. Mosquito Shield has had the privilege of serving its communities since 2001. We pioneered the residential mosquito control technique and have spent the last 20 years perfecting it using our Mosquito Shield Tailored Treatment System™. This is a proactive approach to treating your unique property! We don’t believe that all yards were created equal. Therefore, we […]

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