Mosquito Prevention

  • 7 Tips For A Mosquito-Free Backyard Party

    When you’re planning a summer party, there are so many details to attend to: invitations, food, decorations, entertainment, and much, much more. But is mosquito control on your event planning checklist? Mosquitoes are the bane of any outdoor party, especially a sunset soiree occurring during the hours when these droning pests are most active. No…

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  • Is It Ever Too Late To Start Mosquito Control Services?

    Mosquito season can sneak up on you. Seems like one day you are bundled up against the cold and the next you’re fanning yourself in the heat swatting away mosquitoes. With so many things competing for our attention every day, it is easy to forget about mosquito mitigation until the problem becomes undeniable. Allowing these…

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  • Permethrin vs DEET

    Summer is almost here, and that means spending more time outdoors. More outdoor time means more exposure to mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects. With the risk of pest-borne illnesses on the rise, we all want to choose the best possible product to repel the ticks and mosquitoes that spread them. Is There Anything Better…

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  • What Is Thermacell?

    Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your yard this summer, free from worries about mosquitoes and the diseases they carry? And wouldn’t it be great not to have to deal with messy mosquito sprays and smelly repellents? Imagine telling your smart speaker to turn on mosquito protection before heading outdoors to sit by the pool,…

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  • Do Mosquito Repellents Work?

    As warmer weather arrives, so do droning, biting mosquitoes. When temperatures exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit, these disease-bearing pests emerge and actively seek blood meals. Don’t let yourself (or your pet) become their next victim. Do Mosquito Repellents Actually Work? Mosquito repellents aren’t perfect, but they may aid in masking chemical cues that mosquitoes use to…

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  • Why is Mosquito Control Important?

    Mosquitoes aren’t just an irritating summertime nuisance. They are a community health threat that can carry potentially fatal diseases to humans, domestic animals, and livestock. Mosquito-borne illnesses found in the United States include West Nile virus, zika virus, dengue fever, malaria, eastern equine encephalitis, and heartworm… all of which can have devastating health consequences. Protecting…

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  • Tips for Outdoor Workers

    If you work outside in the summer, you’re well aware of the hazards: excessive heat, sun exposure, and pop-up storms. You may be ready for the threats posed by summer weather… but are you prepared for the problems caused by summer insects like ticks and mosquitoes? Outdoor workers are especially at risk because of your…

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  • Tick and Mosquito Prevention: Eastern Long Island and the Hamptons

    Ticks and mosquitoes are seasonal pests. Their quest for blood begins when temperatures reach above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and increases in severity as temperatures and humidity continue to rise. If you’re a homeowner living in Eastern Long Island or the Hamptons, you may be seeing tick and mosquito activity now. Reduce your chances of being…

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  • Too Early to Spray for Mosquitoes?

    Late winter in Long Island can be unpredictable. Some days feel like we’re living in a deep freeze, and others seem like we skipped right over spring and fell headlong into summer. Deciding when to start spraying for mosquitoes can be confusing, to say the least. Luckily, mosquitoes are predictable creatures that always emerge from…

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  • Mosquito-Borne Disease: Chikungunya

    While the winter months can offer us a brief reprieve from some pests out in nature, it’s always short-lived. One of the biggest persistent pests on Long Island remains the mosquito, an insect that’s active most of the year from the spring going well into the fall. Not only do their bites cause itchiness and…

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