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Fall Pest Update: Ticks are Active and Asian Longhorns Are Booming

15th September 2022

Michael Moorhouse here from Mosquito Shield with a round-up of pest-control news and franchise updates.   It’s been a long hot summer and now as we head into the shorter days and cooler temps, we’re seeing more activity from ticks. This is when the young ticks have moved from the larva stage to the nymph stage and they’re on the hunt for their next blood meal. A nymph will feed 4-5 days on its host if undetected and removed. They’ll be active until the temps drop below 45°F. On a positive note, the  CDC is reporting this summer’s tick-related ER visits […]

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Lawn Care, Mosquito Control

How to Rejuvenate Your Lawn in Late Summer and Prep for Fall

25th August 2022

Scorching heat. Severe drought. It’s not Mad Max; it’s now. For much of the country, anyway. The heat has many lawns looking, shall we say, crispy.  Even if your climate has been status quo, lawns need as much care as ever to hold up through the end of the season. So whether your summer’s been typical, dry as bone, or somewhere in between, let’s look at how to care for the grass as fall approaches.    Lawn Care for a Typical Summer Generally, from September into October, lawn care means:  Mowing the grass high about once a week. The ideal grass […]

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Mosquito Control

Summer Pest Update: Mosquito-Borne Viruses on the Move as Mosquito Shield Expands into More Locations

30th July 2022

Michael Moorhouse from Mosquito Shield here with a round-up of recent news and upticks (pun intended) from the busy summer season of the pest control world.  First off, a big Mosquito Shield thank-you goes out to the pest-control commandos, dutiful health departments, and everyday heroes who are watching the data, springing into action, testing the pools, and defending summertime leisure for all of us!   Different regions are, of course, seeing different trends as far as mosquitoes are concerned. Eastern Massachusetts, for instance, has officially been in a drought since June. While dry conditions slow down breeding for some species of […]

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North Attleboro, MA – Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation recognized as one of the Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises

14th July 2022

About the Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises The franchise world offers a variety of opportunities that can be run from home or from a car, truck, van, or other vehicle. So if you’re ready to ditch the office, retail space, or warehouse world, check out our list of the top home-based and mobile franchises. Companies on this list are ranked based on how they scored in the 2022 Franchise 500 evaluation, which analyzes companies based on 150-plus data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Over its […]

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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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