Mosquito Protection
More than just a nuisance, mosquitoes can be dangerous. They can spread West Nile Virus, Encephalitis, Malaria and Yellow Fever, among other diseases. A blood-borne illness, West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes to a variety of hosts, including birds, horses, cats, dogs, bats, rabbits, and humans. Most cases of West Nile in humans show up in late summer or early fall, but can appear year-round in warmer parts of the country. While August and September are prime mosquito months due to warmer temperatures, mosquitoes begin breeding as early as February or March.
In response to customer demand and concern about mosquito-borne diseases, BLUE STAR is now offering a new service to help homeowners control mosquito populations this summer.This service surpresses the population, as total elimination is not realistic.
Mosquitoes need only a thimble full of water to survive, which means homeowners must be vigilant. It’s important to eliminate conditions around your home that attract mosquitoes, such as standing water around yards, in bird baths, roof gutters, pet food dishes or potted plants.
BLUE STAR has a three step process to help reduce mosquito activity in residential and commercial settings. This treatment includes the entire yard and is customized for each customer.
BLUE STAR offers this service as a one time treatment or as an ongoing service to protect you and your family throughout the spring and summer.
HELPFUL TIPS
In response to customer demand and concern about mosquito-borne diseases, BLUE STAR is now offering a new service to help homeowners control mosquito populations this summer.This service surpresses the population, as total elimination is not realistic.
Mosquitoes need only a thimble full of water to survive, which means homeowners must be vigilant. It’s important to eliminate conditions around your home that attract mosquitoes, such as standing water around yards, in bird baths, roof gutters, pet food dishes or potted plants.
BLUE STAR has a three step process to help reduce mosquito activity in residential and commercial settings. This treatment includes the entire yard and is customized for each customer.
- The treatment begins with an inspection of potential breeding sites.
- Larvicides may be used in standing water, such as ponds or other water features in the landscape, to stunt the growth of mosquitoes’ offspring before they become biting adults.
- A thorough application of insecticide is placed on shrubbery, ornamental plants and other areas where adult mosquitoes tend to land and rest.
BLUE STAR offers this service as a one time treatment or as an ongoing service to protect you and your family throughout the spring and summer.
HELPFUL TIPS
- When outdoors, spray an EPA-approved insect repellent on exposed skin and over clothing.
- During prime mosquito biting hours of dusk to dawn, wear long sleeves and pants in addition to repellent, or consider staying indoors.
- Make sure screens on windows and doors fit tightly and have no holes.
- Eliminate breeding sites by emptying standing water from objects around the home, including flower pots, buckets, tire swings, and childrenÂ’s wading pools when not in use.
- Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly.
