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Mosquitoes
Culex species

Color:  pale brown with whitish stripes across abdomen
Legs:  6
Shape:  narrow, oval
Size:  ¼” to 3/8"
Antennae:  yes
Flight:  yes

Habitat

They breed in stagnant water, such as pools, birdbaths, pet water containers, and landscaping ponds. Old tires, buckets, aluminum cans, plastic sheeting, trash cans, wheel barrows, and flower pot bottoms can also be breeding areas for blood sucking insects.   

Health Risks

Here are the most important mosquito facts because it concerns your health. They can spread diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, and the West Nile Virus. Malaria and yellow fever, once common, have been successfully eliminated through widespread public health efforts. Currently, the most well known mosquito-borne strains of viral encephalitis include eastern equine and the West Nile Virus.  Let us provide you the best way to kill mosquitos, before they become a problem.

Property Damage

Mosquitoes do not damage property or infest foods.

Prevention

Eliminate breeding sites by pouring out unnecessary water or replace water in bird baths, ponds, and unfiltered pools once a week. Place screens on windows and doors. Use insect repellent containing DEET or avoid going outdoors when they are most active.  

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