Pet Friendly Mosquito Control In Florida

Why Are Mosquitoes In My House?

It’s 8pm and the sun’s going down. You’re relaxing on the couch, watching your favorite show to unwind, when you can’t help but notice an unsettling itch on your arm.

It’s 8 pm, and the sun’s going down. You’re relaxing on the couch, watching your favorite show to unwind, when you can’t help but notice an itch on your arm.

You scratch and scratch, and suddenly, it’s a bump! Even worse, you realize it’s a mosquito bite!

Mosquitoes in your house? How could that possibly happen?

Well, there’s a good chance that mosquitoes are getting into your home through broken screens or doors or plumbing issues like leaks.

You’ll want any structural issues fixed first so the mosquitoes don’t have a way into your home. Leaks are a problem because mosquitoes breed in water, meaning they could multiply in your home’s pipes or gutters.

But they can also get inside your home when you open the doors or windows. You can’t stay in forever so mosquitoes don’t come into your home. So what’s the solution?

Instead of trying to live with them, you may consider hiring a pest control company for mosquito control services. This will keep you and your family comfortable and worry-free.

Mosquito control involves reducing the population of mosquitoes. Since they breed quickly, it could easily get out of hand.

Before you say no to acting on your mosquito problem, you should understand a bit more about their bites and breeding behavior. Keep reading to learn why mosquitoes are such pests. 

Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?

The reason mosquito bites itch might differ from what you expect. At least, I was surprised when I found this out. 

The truth is, the bumps on your skin are an allergic reaction to mosquito spit. Yep, you read that right! 

When a mosquito feeds, it injects saliva into your skin - gross, I know. Your body has a reaction to the saliva, which is the redness, itching, and bumps. Did you know dogs don’t have the same reaction? (They can still bother them, though.)

Easy Ways to Soothe Mosquito Bites:

• Avoid scratching the bite. This is tough, but we’re all rooting for you. Mosquito bites are irritated the more you scratch them, which could lead to an infection (or more realistically, keep the bites there for longer)
• Wash the area with soap and water
• Use Hydrocortisone creams or other ointments designed for itchiness 
• Apply anti-itch lotions like calamine lotion
• Take an antihistamine 
• Try putting aloe vera on the irritated bite - you can buy the gel on its own or even buy the plant fresh
• Ice the irritated area
• Oatmeal! It might sound odd, but mix equal parts oatmeal and water and apply it to your skin for ten minutes. If the bites are all over, soak in a bathtub sprinkled with about 1 cup of oats. 

But take note: While these may heal mosquito bites fast, they won’t be too effective if you’re dealing with an infestation. You don’t want to soothe your mosquito bites only to get more an hour later. 

Whether you’re dealing with a big mosquito issue or you want to prevent a mosquito infestation from ever happening, looking for the best mosquito control in Florida may be the solution. 

Backyard Mosquito Control 

Don’t let nuisance mosquitoes ruin your summer pool parties! Just because mosquitoes are out of your home doesn’t mean they aren’t a problem outside. 

You should be able to cook out and enjoy yourself without being attacked by mosquitoes in your backyard. While you may think there’s no way to keep them out of your yard, there’s hope after all.

If you call Native Pest Management, we can bring the fun back to your yard! By applying biological larvicides to standing water and completing monthly backpack fogging treatments, we’ll remove those mosquitoes in your backyard, all using pet-friendly and eco-friendly products. 

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in slow-moving or stagnant water, and eliminating some of this water can improve your chances of controlling populations around your home.

You can slow down mosquito breeding by draining tires, unclogging gutters, and removing other slow or standing water sources. You may be able to make a dent in the local mosquito population on your own.

But while reducing standing water in the area will help make your problem smaller, this likely won’t be enough to stop daily mosquito bites. 

Every mosquito treatment Native Pest Management performs includes the application of biological larvicides, which are organic and harmless to people, pets, birds, and fish, in areas of standing water.

This treatment will prevent mosquitoes from breeding in treated areas for up to 30 days! 

Along with this monthly larvicide application, we’ll use a backpack fogger to get mosquitoes around your neighborhood from going to your house for shelter. 

We stand by our products that work. If a few months go by and you don’t see an improvement in your mosquito issues, we’ll come back to your home at no extra charge. 

To learn more about your options for mosquito control with Native Pest Management, click below!

Natural Mosquito Control

Mosquito treatments can take a few months to kick in. In the meantime, you might be tempted to try some natural mosquito repellents to keep your family healthy and free from mosquito bites.

You’re smart for this, but the only problem is most of these repellants aren’t as helpful as you might have heard. Their effects are short-term, and it’s not totally proven that these even work to begin with. 

Keep reading to learn about the natural mosquito repellents that might be too good to be true. 

Essential Oils 

These are some ingredients that will supposedly keep the mosquitoes away: 

• Lemon eucalyptus oil
• Lavender 
• Cinnamon oil 
• Thyme oil 
• Greek catmint oil 
• Soybean oil
• Citronella 
• Tea tree oil 
• Geraniol
• Neem oil 

Remember that if you try these, you should never apply essential oils directly to the skin. Dilute the oil with water or a carrier oil like almond, olive, or sunflower. 

And while these may protect you and your family from mosquitoes, remember that repellents are a short-term solution. Hiring a pest control company might be a good move for a long-term solution to mosquitoes in your house.

Citronella Candles

Citronella is an essential oil that comes from lemongrass. While some studies claim citronella candles can repel mosquitoes from an area when lit, this method of mosquito control will likely only be temporary and protect a small area. 

It just doesn’t produce enough smoke or aroma to keep most mosquitoes out of your home, so this may not be the most efficient method to rely on. 

Bug Zappers

You might see the bug zapper at the store and think it’s a quick and easy way to eliminate mosquitoes, but don’t be fooled. 

While this may be a shocker, mosquitoes will not be attracted to bug zappers. Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide and water vapor that mammals exhale, making you the target, not the light. Bug zappers are much more likely to be effective against flies and moths.

Many do-it-yourself products claim to be effective tools for mosquito control. While some of these products may help, they will most likely only provide temporary relief.

Native Pest Management knows how to control mosquitoes in your yard while protecting you, your family, and your pets. Just pass on your mosquito worries to us, and we’ll let you rest easy. 

Do Store Bought Mosquito Repellants Work?

If you live in Florida, there’s a good chance you own bug spray. You probably used it when you’ve gone camping or visited marshy areas. 

These repellents are effective, but they’re a short-term solution that could worsen your mosquito problem if you use repellents as your only form of protection. 

In addition, Native Pest Management has an eco-friendly and pet-friendly solution to your mosquito problems. We stop the source of your problem and perform our mosquito treatments monthly so you have consistent mosquito protection.