Month: June 2019

If you live in Florida, you know that there never seems to be a shortage of mosquitoes or other biting insects in the state. Biting insects are most plentiful during the summer months when it becomes a true challenge just to avoid being eaten alive by no-see-ums and mosquitoes. Florida is home to many varieties of biting insects. Let’s review what types of mosquitoes live in South Florida. 

When Is Mosquito Season in Florida?

The season for biting insects is mostly dependent upon the amount of rainfall in the area and the temperatures. In much of Florida, the temperatures remain mild even during the winter months and mosquito season can seem like it lasts the whole year. While temperatures may be moderate, the winter months occur during Florida’s dry season and are less conducive to high insect populations. Of course, biting insects are often happy to find sources of standing water in which to hatch. Most mosquitos reproduce and thrive in shady outdoor areas providing them a moist environment. In such an environment, biting insects can thrive if the temperature remains above about 50 degrees. They cannot live at lower temperatures.  

What Mosquitoes Live in Florida?

While all insect bites may feel the same, you can find about 80 different species of biting insects in Florida. No other state can “boast” as many different species. Of those 80 different species, about 13 of them are disease carriers and can cause serious harm to people. Some of the more common mosquitoes found in Florida include the Asian Tiger mosquito, found throughout Florida and a potential carrier of the Zika virus. The yellow fever mosquito, also known as Aedes Aegypti, can also spread the Zika virus, as well as the Chikungunya virus. Another biting insect common to the eastern United States, including Florida, is Psorophora Ciliata. Also referred to as Gallinipper, this fellow is known for his painful bite and can carry both encephalitis and the West Nile virus. 

Mosquito Species in Florida

Mentioned above are just three of the 80 different species of no-see-ums and mosquitoes that can be found in Florida at one time or another. Regardless of the species, being bitten by one is never a pleasant experience. The State of Florida does put a lot into the effort to control the mosquito population, and those mosquito control efforts are helpful. While the biting insect season may be a year-round affair, mosquito populations go up and down with the temperature. The warmest summer months produce higher populations of biting insects. So, what is the best way to protect your family from these biting insects? Consider a mosquito control system.

SWAT Mosquito Control Systems

Mosquito misting systems are the best protection against biting insects of all types, including mosquitos and no-see-ums. Do you want excellent protection against bites and protection from diseases of all types? Then you want mosquito misting. 

SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ install mosquito control systems around your yard. The system then puts out a mist of insecticide intended to kill mosquitoes, flies, spiders, and many more pests. The best part is you can control the entire system easily from the comfort of your home. Take a look at our FAQs to learn more about our innovative misting systems!

Our staff of certified professionals is here to help you from start to finish with the planning and installation of your own mosquito misting service. Call us today at 1-866-900-SWAT for a personalized estimate!

We began to hear about the potential threat caused by the Zika virus a few years ago, back in 2015, when it first appeared in the United States. While it has been around a lot longer, only Americans who traveled to remote parts of the world risked exposure to it. That changed when cases were reported in South America and spread north in 2015. Zika has now been in the news for four years, but still, few Americans have seen evidence of the health danger it may present to them. So it raises the question: Is Zika still a threat to Florida?

About the Zika Virus

The Zika virus was first isolated in Africa back in 1947. It was a source of infection in humans located in Africa and parts of Asia from the 1950s forward until its appearance in the Americas in 2015. Zika had its heyday in 2016, causing thousands of infections throughout the Caribbean and hundreds in the continental U.S. That number of cases in the U.S. dropped to only seven in 2017, leading many Americans to consider any threat to be over. With the incidence of the Zika virus clearly not as prevalent as it was a couple of years ago, are we safe now? 

Is Zika Still a Threat?

While Zika may not be as popular in the news as it was a few years ago, there have been 20 cases of Zika reported in Florida so far in 2019. Of those 20 cases, nine of them involved an infected pregnant woman. While Zika isn’t a big killer of its victims, it can cause significant birth defects and neurological disorders in unborn children when it infects a pregnant mother. Pregnant women who become infected with Zika also experience a higher level of miscarriages. So, while the death rate from Zika may not be significant, it still causes a health risk to Floridians, especially pregnant women. For this reason, people living in Florida and other areas of risk should continue to protect themselves against mosquitoes and other biting insects.

Mosquito Misting Systems

Mosquito misting systems have been shown to be the best way to control mosquito populations and protect against biting insects of all types. Not only do these systems provide excellent protection against being bitten by the insects, they also protect you against the diseases that are spread by these insects, including Zika and the West Nile virus. These systems are set up in strategic areas throughout the yard and put out a mist of insecticide intended to kill no-see-ums and other insects, including flies and spiders. Customers who have installed mosquito misting systems agree that these systems provide excellent protection from mosquitoes and other insects.

Are Zika Mosquitoes in Florida?

Like it or not, Zika mosquitoes are still in Florida and present a potential health risk to Floridians. Reduce the risk of Zika by installing a mosquito control system of your own. SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ has a staff of certified professionals who can help you from start to finish with the planning and installation of your own mosquito misting service. We also specialize in systems for business owners looking to rid their restaurant patio, beachfront, or boardwalk café of the threat these insects present. Don’t forget to ask about our mosquito control guarantee. Give SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ a call today at 1-866-900-SWAT.

We all look forward to the summer months and those entertaining outdoor activities. Of course, the summer also comes with its challenges, including avoiding some of the sun’s direct heat and not getting eaten alive by biting insects. Let’s explore how to maximize the use of shady areas in your yard this summer.

Use a Mosquito Misting System

The first things that usually come to mind when people think of shade are trees, nature’s natural source of shade. While trees can provide a great source of shade, if you don’t already have mature trees in your yard, you could be waiting for years before newly planted trees grow large enough to help as a shade provider. Another thing to consider is those nasty mosquitoes and other biting insects that show up at summer events uninvited, like insectoid wedding crashers. Most biting insects reproduce and thrive in those shady outdoor areas. If trees or natural shrubbery are the foundation of your shady strategy, you should also consider the use of a mosquito misting system to combat those biting insects that will make their presence painfully felt, like it or not.

How Effective Are Mosquito Misting Systems?  

Pest control professionals and health agency experts agree that mosquito misting systems are the best way to control mosquito populations and provide the best protection against biting insects of all types.  Mosquito systems can be activated from inside your home, allowing the homeowner to begin outdoor misting without being bitten by the insects. Not only do these systems provide excellent protection against being bitten by the insects, but in effect, this helps shield you against the diseases that are spread by these insects, such as Zika and the West Nile virus.

Mosquito Systems

Beyond trees, other ideas to increase the shady area in the yard include the use structures, such as gazebos and umbrellas. Of course, neither of these solutions do much to protect you from no-see-ums or other biting insects. Short of screening in your entire yard, these flying insects will show up to your party. Once again, the use of home mosquito control systems may help. These systems are set up in strategic areas throughout the yard and put out a mist of insecticide intended to kill the no-see-ums and other insects, including flies and spiders. Customers who have installed mosquito misting systems agree that these systems provide excellent protection from mosquitoes and other insects.

SWAT Away Bites With Home Mosquito Control Systems

If you would like to rid your outdoor activities of those annoying biting and flying insects, consider installing a mosquito control system of your own. SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ has a staff of certified professionals who can help you from start to finish with the planning and installation of your own mosquito misting service. We also specialize in systems for business owners looking to rid their restaurant patio, beachfront, or boardwalk café of those insidious biting insects. Don’t forget to ask about our mosquito control guarantee. Give SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ a call today at 1-866-900-SWAT.