Mosquitoes
There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes world wide with about 175 species in the U.S. currently. In Arizona there are about 40 species. They have six legs and a long mouth part called a proboscis. Females use this to pierce the skin of animals and feed on their blood. Males mostly feed on nectar and fruit but do not bite other animals or people. Different species have different preferences in what animals they bite which include amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Mosquitoes are considered the deadliest animal in the world as they are responsible for over 1 million human deaths every year. They can be vectors of diseases meaning they transmit them from a human or animal to others at an alarming rate. The diseases are typically caused by viruses or parasites. These affect not only people but pets and live stock as well!
Some important vector species in Arizona are:
Culex Mosquitoes
-Feed on birds and mammals
-Breed in many fresh water sources including irrigation
-Transmit several types of Encephalitis which is an inflammation of the brain commonly caused by viral infection.
-Transmits West Nile Virus.
-Transmits nematodes that cause heartworm in dogs
-Transmits Western Equine Encephalitis in humans and horses
Aedes Mosquitoes
-Aggressively feeds on humans
-Breeds in containers, tires, planters, pots and any other receptacle capable of holding even a small amount of stagnant water
-Common breeding sites are in yards or public places
-Doesn't travel very far from breeding sites
-Transmits viruses that cause Yellow fever, Dengue Fever, West Nile Virus, Chikungunya
-Causes heartworm in dogs
-Transmits the Zika Virus
Anopheles Mosquitoes
-Most species prefer clean water as breeding sites
-Prefers to feed on humans and cattle
-Transmits Malaria which is a disease caused by a parasite. Although Malaria is no longer an epidemic in the U.S. Approximately 1500 people are diagnosed with it every year. Primarily from travelers or immigrants. Due to this fact and the fact that we have Anopheles Mosquitoes in the U.S. we are always at risk of recurrence.
Mosquito Control & Prevention
Certain things attract mosquitoes to a human host like carbon dioxide, body heat and sweat.
Studies have shown that they are particularly attracted to lactid acid in sweat. Your body produces more of this during and after exercising. Exercising outdoors during dawn or dusk may attract more mosquitoes to you.
It is recommended to wear light colored clothing as well during dawn or dusk as they may be able to see you better when you stand out visually against the sunrise or sunset on the horizon.
Wearing long sleeves, long pants and a hat outdoors.
Using repellents helps to deter them such as citronella candles or products applied to your skin
Outdoor Treatment
Our Mosquito service starts by inspecting the property for breeding and resting sites. The next step is emptying anything that is holding standing water and removing or preventing future water accumulation if possible. We will treat areas that are known to flood after a rain or irrigation with a larvacide if it can be done safely. Finally we treat bushes, shrubs and trees with special equipment that allows the product to reach the under sides of leaves and sheltered areas where they hide. We will also treat eaves and other shaded areas where they are known to rest. The products we use not only kill mosquitoes but also leaves a residual that continues to kill them when they land on the treated surface for up to 30 days. It will last even longer in areas that don't get a lot of sun exposure or rain fall.
We also provide service for residential or commercial properties for special events such as weddings, parties and other outdoor events so they can be enjoyed without the pesky mosquito bites.
Contact Kyle's Pest Solution for more information about our Mosquito Control Service at 623-760-6025
There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes world wide with about 175 species in the U.S. currently. In Arizona there are about 40 species. They have six legs and a long mouth part called a proboscis. Females use this to pierce the skin of animals and feed on their blood. Males mostly feed on nectar and fruit but do not bite other animals or people. Different species have different preferences in what animals they bite which include amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Mosquitoes are considered the deadliest animal in the world as they are responsible for over 1 million human deaths every year. They can be vectors of diseases meaning they transmit them from a human or animal to others at an alarming rate. The diseases are typically caused by viruses or parasites. These affect not only people but pets and live stock as well!
Some important vector species in Arizona are:
Culex Mosquitoes
-Feed on birds and mammals
-Breed in many fresh water sources including irrigation
-Transmit several types of Encephalitis which is an inflammation of the brain commonly caused by viral infection.
-Transmits West Nile Virus.
-Transmits nematodes that cause heartworm in dogs
-Transmits Western Equine Encephalitis in humans and horses
Aedes Mosquitoes
-Aggressively feeds on humans
-Breeds in containers, tires, planters, pots and any other receptacle capable of holding even a small amount of stagnant water
-Common breeding sites are in yards or public places
-Doesn't travel very far from breeding sites
-Transmits viruses that cause Yellow fever, Dengue Fever, West Nile Virus, Chikungunya
-Causes heartworm in dogs
-Transmits the Zika Virus
Anopheles Mosquitoes
-Most species prefer clean water as breeding sites
-Prefers to feed on humans and cattle
-Transmits Malaria which is a disease caused by a parasite. Although Malaria is no longer an epidemic in the U.S. Approximately 1500 people are diagnosed with it every year. Primarily from travelers or immigrants. Due to this fact and the fact that we have Anopheles Mosquitoes in the U.S. we are always at risk of recurrence.
Mosquito Control & Prevention
Certain things attract mosquitoes to a human host like carbon dioxide, body heat and sweat.
Studies have shown that they are particularly attracted to lactid acid in sweat. Your body produces more of this during and after exercising. Exercising outdoors during dawn or dusk may attract more mosquitoes to you.
It is recommended to wear light colored clothing as well during dawn or dusk as they may be able to see you better when you stand out visually against the sunrise or sunset on the horizon.
Wearing long sleeves, long pants and a hat outdoors.
Using repellents helps to deter them such as citronella candles or products applied to your skin
Outdoor Treatment
Our Mosquito service starts by inspecting the property for breeding and resting sites. The next step is emptying anything that is holding standing water and removing or preventing future water accumulation if possible. We will treat areas that are known to flood after a rain or irrigation with a larvacide if it can be done safely. Finally we treat bushes, shrubs and trees with special equipment that allows the product to reach the under sides of leaves and sheltered areas where they hide. We will also treat eaves and other shaded areas where they are known to rest. The products we use not only kill mosquitoes but also leaves a residual that continues to kill them when they land on the treated surface for up to 30 days. It will last even longer in areas that don't get a lot of sun exposure or rain fall.
We also provide service for residential or commercial properties for special events such as weddings, parties and other outdoor events so they can be enjoyed without the pesky mosquito bites.
Contact Kyle's Pest Solution for more information about our Mosquito Control Service at 623-760-6025
