Say Goodbye To Mosquitoes: The Most Effective Control Method For Your Boise Yard

What Exactly Are Mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are a common flying pest that exists in more than 3,000 species worldwide and can pose health risks. During the daytime, mosquitoes in Boise usually remain in shady areas of vegetation and emerge during the hours of dusk or dawn.

How do mosquitoes bite you? Only female mosquitoes bite, which allows for the consumption of blood that contains protein needed for generating eggs. They pierce the skin using a sharp mouthpart called a proboscis. Male mosquitoes primarily consume a diet of nectar.

All The Ways Mosquitoes Can Be Dangerous

Mosquitoes are a known public health concern throughout most of the United States and in Idaho. The following is a brief list of diseases caused by mosquitoes:

• West Nile virus
• Zika virus
• Dengue
• Malaria

Although mosquitoes pose various unwanted health-related concerns, most of those who endure a mosquito bite will experience primarily minor skin irritation. 

How To Identify And Remove Factors That Attract Mosquitoes

What are some of the conditions that will likely attract mosquitoes in Idaho? Female mosquitos place their eggs in areas of standing freshwater. Property owners should remove objects that hold rainwater, such as planters, kiddie pools, tarps, and wheelbarrows. Promptly repair any leaky hose or spigots and keep gutter systems free of any debris.

To prevent mosquito bites, those participating in outdoor activities should wear full-length clothing and apply products containing repellants such as DEET or IR3535.

Professional Mosquito Control Offers Top Quality Protection

What is the best way to get rid of mosquitoes living throughout your property? Based on the problematic nature of these creatures, area homeowners should consider the treatment options offered by a local pest control company.

The service professionals with Owyhee Environmental are well-trained and properly equipped to provide effective mosquito control services for Boise homeowners plagued by these potentially dangerous flying pests. After arriving on the property, our service professional will make assessments as needed to determine if any conditions exist that are likely contributing to the population of mosquitoes. We typically will deploy a mosquito fogging system that targets adult mosquitoes where they usually hide during the daytime, including trees, bushes, and other types of vegetation,

We offer one-time mosquito services for homeowners with an upcoming scheduled outdoor event such as a graduation party or wedding. Here, we will simply visit the premises before the event and use products and application methods that substantially limit the population of mosquitoes. Many local property owners choose our seasonal recurring mosquito control plan that spans six months and features treatment visits that occur roughly every four weeks.

In addition to mosquitoes, our comprehensive residential service offerings include treatment for rodents, stinging insects, fleas, and many other troublesome creatures. Contact our office today for additional information.