Core Signs You Need To Call A Mosquito Control Specialist

 There’s one thing we’re all used to seeing at this time of year: bugs. Usually, we’re used to seeing gnats, flies, and mosquitoes buzzing around us as we walk outside in the summer evenings and mosquitoes trying to bite us as we sit on our porches. 

But if those buggers start getting out of control like they did last year when I was spending two hours every night spraying down my patio with bug spray, you might want to start thinking about calling a Mosquito Control Cape Cod specialist to take care of your problem instead of doing it yourself.

When Bugs Appear in Unusual Numbers?

Mosquitoes are known for being pests, but they can also be potential carriers of diseases like West Nile Virus and Zika. If you notice an increase in bugs in your home or yard, it could be a sign that there's an issue with mosquitoes.

 It's important to take these signs seriously because even if you don't have symptoms, the mosquito might have already bitten you. Look for the following signs 

• The number of mosquitoes has increased significantly over a short period of time. 
• There are large numbers of dead insects on windowsills, window screens, and other places where they're unable to fly away. 
• You find large numbers of bug bites on family members and pets as well as unexplained illnesses.
• The backyard has standing water where birds congregate - this is what mosquitos love!

When Bug Bites Cause Health Issues?

Mosquitoes can transmit disease, cause allergies, and even kill. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms and think it may be related to mosquito bites, contact a professional pest control service.

- Flu-like symptoms that last more than two days 

- Itching on the skin that won't go away 

- Sudden appearance of welts or bumps on your skin 

- Swollen glands in the neck or armpits 

- Eye irritation 

- High fever

When Pest Control Doesn’t Solve the Problem?

If you find yourself swatting mosquitoes and they just keep coming, it might be time to call in the experts. Here are some other signs that point to an infestation:

- Lots of water in your yard that’s not there on other days. This can be a sign of old tree roots, ground water, or drainage problems.

- Rotten egg smell in your yard. This is often the result of decomposing organic matter like leaves or grass clippings.

 - Black dots in droplets of water around the perimeter of your house. These could indicate gnats or fungus gnats, which are attracted to moisture and don’t bite people but do transmit diseases from flies to humans. Gnats also reproduce quickly and can overwhelm homes with hundreds of insects at a time. 

- A mosquito net over your bed or patio furniture – especially if you live near wetlands, wooded areas, or marshlands where mosquitoes thrive year-round.

Conclusion

Mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance. The key to preventing mosquito infestations is by taking proactive steps like inspecting your yard and removing stagnant water sources such as old tires and plastic containers that collect rainwater. 

To minimize the likelihood of being bitten, use bug repellent when going outdoors during peak mosquito activity hours which typically include dusk and dawn. 

Seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of illness such as fever or headache in addition to a rash or red eyes following outdoor activities or contact with Mosquito Control Cape Cod even if you have not traveled recently outside the country.