Why You Should Have Professional Mosquito Control for Your Lewisville Property

Some of the most important events of your life will take place in your yard. It is where you sit on your porch and watch your kids run around the yard in search of hidden Easter eggs. It is where you watch your kids play and grow. It is where birthday parties can happen. It is where you cook hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill at your son or daughter's graduation party. It may be the location for your son or daughter's wedding or reception. It might be where you gather with all your family for a reunion. Your yard offers many opportunities for some of life's most treasured moments. The best way to protect those moments, and all of the people you love, is with ongoing mosquito control.

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Mosquitoes aren't just irritating pests, they can spread serious diseases. They are responsible for many fatalities in the United States every year. And, as you are probably aware, viruses like Zika can impact the life of a family forever. Zika virus can cause microcephaly, which can lead to birth defects and lifelong health problems. The threat of mosquitoes is not something you should address with DIY mosquito control. There are too many ways those little, biting pests can impact your health, and the health of those you love. They can also make your pets sick.

What Doesn’t Work

There are many pitfalls to DIY mosquito control. Many mosquito control solutions aren't solutions at all. They fail to deter mosquitoes enough to prevent bites. They only work to kill male mosquitoes, which don't bite. And they tend to treat the symptoms, not the problem. Here some examples:

• Studies have shown that bug zappers do a good job of attracting mosquitoes but are only effective at killing male mosquitoes.
• Torches promise protection but do little to deter female mosquitoes.
• Mosquito-resistant plants can create a scent that mosquitoes don't like but they must be rubbed for the scent to be activated. Even after releasing the scent and rubbing the oils on your skin, female mosquitoes can still bite you.
• Mosquito repellent is one of the most effective ways to prevent bites but a desperate female mosquito will still find a way.
• Sonic repellents promise big results, but there is no scientific evidence to back up the claims. In fact, some studies have shown these devices to be attractive to mosquitoes.