DAYTONA BEACH MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES

What can I do about mosquitoes?

Daytona Beach’s warm, humid climate poses a serious challenge to controlling mosquitoes, but the combination of your own prevention steps and our comprehensive mosquito control services can put an end to an infestation. What can you do yourself? Since these biting insects must have water to breed but need only a very small amount, eliminating as many water sources as possible will go a long way toward keeping them under control. Look for areas where water accumulates it, such as still fountains, birdbaths, plant pots, and yard debris, and empty the water.  Frequently replace water in birdbaths and fountains, keep rain gutters clear, and check for water that may be collecting in yard decorations, playsets and toys, and even in plants such as bromeliads. Find out more about eliminating mosquito breeding grounds  and how to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.

How do mosquitoes get my house?

Mosquitoes can find their way into your house in several ways, such as  taking advantage of an open door or coming in on your clothing or pets. You should frequently check screens, doors and windows during mosquito season to ensure they can’t get in through small gaps or holes.

You may also have small amounts of standing water in your Daytona Beach home. Check around faucets and pipes for leaks and check the trays under your indoor plants. Also check for water that shouldn’t be in your home. You may have a plumbing problem, so inspect pipes and faucets for leaks that can provide the standing water that mosquitoes need to breed. Also check trays under indoor plants for standing water and empty flower vases.

If you have a serious indoor mosquito problem, keep in mind that mosquitoes can spread disease. Be sure that any elderly or very young people in your household are protected from being bitten. Use mosquito repellents for adults and mosquito-net canopies over the cribs and beds of babies and young children.

What’s the best mosquito control insecticide?

The effectiveness of products that are sold in stores may buy you some time, but their effectiveness is short-lived compared to the products our Daytona Beach mosquito control professionals have access to and use. The insecticides available at hardware stores and garden centers work only for a few days before they break down.

What sprays do mosquito control professionals use?

At Turner Pest Control, we use effective products that include an insect growth regulator that interrupts the mosquitoes’ breeding cycle and a fast-acting chemical that provides a long-lasting, residual barrier. We apply these products in your yard’s shadiest areas, focusing on the undersides of leaves where mosquitoes are likely to lay their eggs. Our recurring service—which can be put on pause during winter months—is the most effective way to ensure that the mosquito population in your yard is significantly reduced. We also have a one-time treatment service to ensure your special outdoor occasion is mosquito-free.

Do mosquito traps really work?

Adult mosquitoes can be killed by some types of traps, but they aren’t good long-term solutions for keeping your property free of mosquitoes. (Some may even attract other types of pests!) The best strategy is a combination of spraying by municipal mosquito control authorities and multiple, recurring treatments on your property by mosquito control professionals. At Turner Pest Control, we cover your yard with long-lasting barrier sprays in every spot where mosquitoes hide and breed. Contact us to learn more about how our recurring monthly treatments can stop the breeding cycle.

How long do mosquitoes live indoors?

Female mosquitoes—the ones that bite—can live for quite awhile indoors. Once they’ve had a meal from you or your pets, they may live for up to three weeks depending on the species. Males may live for only a week.

What types of health threats do mosquitoes pose?

Mosquitoes are one of the most dangerous health threats around the world, spreading disease at an alarming rate. These diseases include the Zika virus, West Nile virus, dengue fever, malaria, and more. Danger such as these are why it’s so important to take every step you can to reduce the number of mosquitoes in your yard.

How does Turner treat mosquitoes?

We use ultra-low volume (ULV) treatments and apply them with a backpack mister. We carefully apply fast-acting, long-lasting barriers sprays, concentrating on the undersides of leaves and other foliage in shady areas where mosquitoes prefer to lay their eggs. In addition to recurring mosquito control service,we also offer one-time treatments if you’ve planned an outdoor activity.

What can I do to reduce the risks from mosquitoes?

Some of the steps you can take include eliminating every source of standing water, even the smallest amounts. Replace the water in bird baths frequently, keep vegetation and trash away from any standing water sources that cannot be changed, stay inside around dusk and dawn, and see that screens on doors and windows are in good repair and well sealed. When you’re outdoors, stay covered up with long sleeves and pants, and use repellents on exposed skin.