MOSQUITOS & TICK CONTROL
MOSQUITO & TICK CONTROL
Enjoy A Worry-Free Yard
Mosquitos have been around for decades and are savvy savages. Attracted to heat and carbon dioxide, your property is their four-star restaurant, and you are the main course! Not only are they an annoyance they can also spread disease.
Don't worry, instead relax and enjoy your yard! LawnRx can help rid your property of these vibe killers. We offer organic, hybrid and traditional programs and work with you through our LawnRx Prescription Process to assure you are choosing the best package for your needs.
Whether it’s for a special, one-time event or all season long we have an option for you.
Ticks can be as small as 1 millimeter in size making them very hard to detect.
Quick Facts: Mosquitos & Ticks
Ticks and mosquitoes have become a major nuisance and disease vector in the state of NJ in recent years.
Mosquitoes and ticks carry life-altering diseases such as Lyme and Zika.
Mosquitoes can also carry heartworm diseases which affect dogs.
Both ticks and mosquitoes carry diseases that sometimes don't show signs for up to a year.
Read more about different mosquitos and ticks.
Spraying is not like watering and can take place at any time of the day. Depending on the type of treatment will depend on the precautions taken before, during, and after application.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Planning a special event and want to assure a bug-free space for you and your guest. Let us help you prepare and put the GREAT into your outdoor space!
• Pools should be kept clean and aerated. Ponds can be stocked with certain types of fish and bacteria that help control the larvae.
• Add plants that mosquitos don’t like, including alliums, mums, marigolds, mint, basil, and floss.
• Mosquitos are not great fliers. The use of a fan is an added defense to help keep mosquitos away.
• Use of bug bulbs.
• Use of citronella candles.
• Wear light clothing and long sleeve where possible.
• Be aware of what scents are sprayed.
www.mosquitomagnet.com/articles/mosquito-landscaping
www.familyhandyman.com/list/tips-to-combat-mosquitoes-in-your-yard/
Preventative Yard Maintenance
Preventative yard maintenance is a series of actions that when implemented in combination with barrier protection work VERY well at preventing mosquito larvae from surviving and hatching and therefore controlling mosquitos.
Preventative Yard Maintenance Tips:
• Keep lawn properly cut and landscape trimmed and weed free. Mosquitos thrive in tall grass and shady areas.
• Fill in muddy areas and dispose of any free-standing water. Water is where mosquitos’ larvae make their home by getting rid of excess water can help eliminate mosquitos before they take flight.
Diseases Transmitted by Mosquitoes
Canine Heartworm
Can be a serious disease that affects dogs and some cats.
Chikungunya
Causes fever and joint pain. The joint pain is often debilitating and can last for a few days to a few weeks
Dengue Fever
Cause fevers, aches, pain, rashes, and leads to dangerously low blood pressure. It is very prevalent in other countries but not a common problem in the US at this time.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Mainly affects horses but can also cause problems in other mammals – humans included.
La Cross Virus
Many people initially infected may have no symptoms but this disease can lead to seizures, coma, brain damage, paralysis, or death in some cases.
Malaria
People infected with Malaria have flu-like symptoms when infected that can be very serious. However, Malaria is not a current concern in the US.
St. Louis Encephalitis
First presents like a cold and rapidly worsens. This is not prevalent in New Jersey
Western Equine Encephalitis
This disease is found primarily in horses west of the Mississippi River.
Zika Virus
Symptoms are usually minor and last 2-7 days. There is an immediate concern for infection in pregnant women as this virus has been connected with birth defects.
West Nile Virus
Affects humans differently but can in serious cases lead to West Nile encephalitis or meningitis or West Nile poliomyelitis
Disease Transmitted By Ticks in The U.S.
Coming soon!
Sources
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/vector-borne-diseases
https://www.cdc.gov/sle/technical/epi.html
