Pest Control for Mosquitoes
The Environmental Protection Agency approved a new chemical that repels both ticks and mosquitoes and in high concentrations can kill them. Nootkatone, an oil found in cedar trees and grapefruits, is completely safe and you have probably already come into contact with it. If you have had a Fresca you have already consumed it. It…
Hurricane season begins on June 1st and goes for 5 months. Peak storm season is generally in August and September. Even when we here in Florida aren’t having an actual hurricane we are plagued with daily showers. Along with the joy of hurricanes and constant showers we also notice an influx of pests. Why does…
Only female mosquitoes bite. They need the proteins found in blood to nourish their eggs. They find their victims by the carbon dioxide generated when we breath, body heat, and even body odors which can make them attracted to certain people as opposed to others. When mosquitoes bite, they use a syringe like appendage called…
Mosquitoes are one of the most hated pests in Florida. They are hard to fight and persistent little devils. Known for sucking blood with annoying bites that will leave you itching and bothered. Mosquitoes in Florida often carry a few diseases which affect humans: Zika Dengue West Nile Virus Malaria Common Florida Mosquitoes Asian Tiger…