The kids are back in school, the air is crisp, and the days are getting shorter, all indicating autumn’s arrival. With so many fun activities like apple picking, fairs abound and finding that perfect pumpkin to carve, fall is a great time to be outdoors with your family and pets. Did you know fall is also adult tick season? That’s right, ticks are not limited to the spring and summer months. Now that’s something to be scared of this time of year! Below we discuss some facts about these tiny blood suckers, and how to best prevent ticks from invading… Read more »
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Five Shocking Lyme Disease Facts
Ticks can be big trouble, as ticks are almost synonymous with Lyme disease. We have all heard of Lyme disease, but what is it exactly? Typically, Lyme disease is transmitted through a bite from an infected deer tick. It is a bacterial infection you get from tick bites and can cause over three hundred different symptoms including severe long-term health problems. Unfortunately, your yard and outdoor living spaces may be a breeding ground for various species of ticks, including deer ticks. Below we discuss some Lyme disease facts, and how a tick treatment from Mosquito Shield can help eliminate your… Read more »
How Effective is a Mosquito Barrier? Learn the Truth.
The dictionary definition of the word “barrier” reads “a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.” A barrier gives people a feeling of protection and safety, especially when it comes to the idea of pesky mosquitoes entering your yard on a fall evening. At Mosquito Shield, we get questions from potential clients and new customers all the time asking what our mosquito barrier is and how it works. Below we answer some of these common questions, explain exactly how the spray barrier is applied, and describe the benefits of this effective solution. Here Are Three of the Most… Read more »
What’s All The Buzz About Mosquito Spraying Companies?
Lately there’s been a whole lot of buzz about mosquito spraying companies; and while you’ve probably heard about them from a friend, a neighbor, or a local business owner, you may not fully understand the great things they can do. Mosquito spraying companies do what they do so that families can spend more time in their yards and outdoor spaces. Their advanced technology is designed to keep mosquitoes and the dangers of mosquito bites away. If you’re a homeowner and you haven’t had the time to learn about mosquito spraying companies, there’s never been a better time than now! How… Read more »
Is Home Mosquito Control Expensive? Learn the Truth.
Now that school is back in session and you’re starting to think about the various expenses that fall tends to bring, it seems like an odd time to pay for something like mosquito control services. Because home mosquito control isn’t something you can just pick up at a store, it might seem like an extra cost that doesn’t fit into your traditional spending habits. The true value of home mosquito control isn’t something you can touch or even something you can see, so some have a hard time rationalizing spending money on it – especially when they’ve never experienced the benefits… Read more »
