Nobody likes being bitten by a mosquito. These tiny flying insects are not only annoying, but they can also be dangerous. If you have mosquitoes around your home, Terra Pest Management Specialists are here to help. Terra is the premiere Collegeville pest control company, and our experienced technicians can help reduce the risk of getting mosquito bites in and around your home. 

Why Mosquitoes Bite Us

This may come as a surprise, but not all mosquitoes will bite people and animals. And the ones that do bite don't live solely on a blood-only diet. Mosquitoes feed on nectar and juices they collect from various plants and fruits. Because they spend most of their time flying from plant to plant, mosquitos are pollinators that play an important role in a healthy ecosystem.

Male mosquitoes do not drink the blood of humans or animals at all. Instead, it is only female mosquitoes that bite you. Female mosquitoes feed on nectar, but some also need to drink a tiny drop of blood in order to produce eggs. They lay their eggs in shallow bodies of water, so you are more susceptible to bites if you are near an area with any amount of standing water.

The Potential Dangers Of A Mosquito Bite

When a mosquito bites you, it will inject a tiny amount of saliva into your body while it is getting blood. The saliva causes a minor reaction in most people. Usually, a person experiences a raised, itchy bug bite that goes away on its own in a few days. However, there are some people that are extremely allergic to mosquito saliva. For those people, just one tiny bite could cause a severe allergic reaction. 

Mosquitoes in Collegeville also carry a wide range of diseases and viruses that are spread through these bites. If you are bitten by an infected mosquito, you could become seriously ill. The West Nile virus is the most common type of virus that people catch from mosquitoes in Collegeville. Some of the other more common mosquito-borne diseases, such as Zika virus and dengue, have been found in the continental United States but are rare in this part of the world and usually found in southern states like Texas and Florida.

Fool-Proof Ways To Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites

Getting bitten by a mosquito can be dangerous, but luckily, there are things that you can do to protect yourself and your family. Some of the things that you can do to reduce your chances of getting bit by a mosquito on your property include:

• Remove all standing water from your yard. Drain kiddie pools and remove bird baths from your yard. Also, remove any old tires or other objects that may collect rainwater.
• Try to stay indoors around the time the sun rises and sets. Usually, mosquitoes are the most active at dusk and dawn.
• Keep your grass cut short. Tall grass can hold moisture and provide shade, which are two things that mosquitos seek. 

Another way to avoid getting bitten by a mosquito is to wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and insect repellent when you are outside. This may not completely stop mosquitoes from biting you, but it will slow them down and make it more difficult. 

Professional Mosquito Control Offers Top Quality Protection

The best way to keep mosquitoes out of your Collegeville yard is to call a professional home pest control specialist. At Terra Pest Management Specialists, we have been providing pest control solutions to this area for over 20 years, and we know what it takes to get rid of them for good. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

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