Mosquitoes are a common sight in Jacksonville during the summer months. They can often be seen hovering around people's heads, looking for a blood meal. While most people know how to avoid getting bitten, not many people know the best way to keep mosquitoes away. Mission Pest Solutions knows the best methods of mosquito pest control in Jacksonville to keep you and your family safe from their bites.
How Mosquitoes Sniff Out Human Sweat To Find Us
Mosquitoes are attracted to human sweat. Only female mosquitoes bite humans, and they are able to detect our presence by detecting the carbon dioxide we exhale, as well as the humidity and heat that our bodies give off. Mosquitoes use their sense of smell to find us, so it's important to keep covered up when outdoors during peak mosquito hours during dusk and dawn.
Some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others. People who have a higher concentration of lactic acid in their sweat, as well as pregnant women and people who have recently been sick, are more likely to get bitten.
Mosquito Bite Symptoms And Treatment
Most mosquito bites are harmless and only cause minor irritation. However, some people can develop a more severe reaction to their bites. Symptoms of a mosquito bite include redness, swelling, itchiness, and pain. In rare cases, people can contract one of the serious diseases carried by mosquitoes such as West Nile virus or dengue after being bitten.
There are a few things you can do to relieve the symptoms of a mosquito bite. You can apply a cold compress to the area to reduce swelling and inflammation. You can also take an antihistamine or ibuprofen to help with the itchiness and pain. It's important to seek medical attention if you notice that the bite is getting worse, or experience any of the following symptoms: fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, or vomiting.
The Best Way To Repel Mosquitoes In Jacksonville
There are a number of ways to repel mosquitoes safely and effectively. Here are some of the most popular methods:
- Eliminate standing water: Mosquitoes use standing water to breed, so it's important to ensure that your yard is free of these areas. Look for stagnant water in flower pots, kiddie pools, lawn fixtures, and gutters, and clear it out.
- Use recirculating pumps in water features to prevent water from becoming stagnant.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants in light colors if possible when spending time outside. Mosquitoes are drawn to bare skin and bright colors.
- Plant mosquito-repelling plants and flowers such as marigolds, citronella, lavender, and geraniums.
If the mosquitoes in your yard are already out of hand, then your best course of action is to contact a professional pest control service for help.
Mission Pest Solutions: Mosquito Control Programs
Mission Pest Solutions offers a variety of mosquito control programs to suit the needs of our customers. We have a program for every budget, and we can work with you to find the best solution for your home or business.
We begin each service by inspecting your yard. We then use a backpack fogger to spray, focusing on hot spots where mosquito activity has been detected. This is the best way to kill mosquitoes in your yard, as it ensures we target hotspots.
Mission Pest Solutions is here to help you take back your Jacksonville yard from the mosquitoes this summer. Contact us today to learn more about our home pest control and commercial pest control services.