Month: October 2019

 

Imagine walking out of the house and seeing just about every surface covered in wiggling little creatures, this is what people in Lake County, Florida have been experiencing. An invasion of these blind mosquitoes took over the town and made life very difficult for residents. 

There may be many different reasons why these creatures come to be in such numbers. Waste coming from food processing plants, sewage plants, septic tanks, and even fertilizers could be in part responsible. The fact is that as pollution increases, so does the population of these blind mosquitoes. Responsible mosquito prevention is key.

Prevent Mosquitoes from Taking Over With A Backyard Mosquito Misting System

Knowing that mosquitoes increase in numbers with pollution and water, it would be a good idea to make sure your yard is clean, free of standing water, and free of any polluting agent that might help them thrive. Thankfully, blind midges are not bloodsuckers. If they did, a swarm such as the one in Lake County could bring with it untold health hazards.

Eliminating Mosquitoes With A Backyard Mosquito Misting System

Sometimes this is easier said than done, especially if the sudden invasion of blind midges comes from an industrial source. But that does not mean that your hands are tied and there is nothing you can do.  By installing a mosquito misting system product, you ensure that your property will be mosquito-free. When you have a mosquito control system, you can eliminate mosquitoes while watching tv, entertaining, or doing just about anything. With the right misting products, you can have your entire property covered with mist any time. You can either schedule a time when the mist will come on, or you can engage the unit by simply clicking a button. You can do this any time and as many times as you want.

Mosquitoes Are Dangerous Pests

Mosquitoes come in many different varieties. Blind midges can be very annoying but will ultimately prove to be harmless. Others carry with them viruses and deadly diseases. These illnesses can, at times, be lethal for human beings. Even when these diseases are not fatal, they will make anyone severely sick and will cause untold suffering. 

Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but a health hazard and should be dealt with quickly and efficiently. If you see mosquitoes near your property, do not hesitate to call SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ now and schedule an appointment to get rid of mosquitoes once and for all.

Let Swat Mosquito Systems Help You Get Rid of These Pests

Envision a system that gives you complete peace of mind – a system that puts in your hands a button that will clear your property of mosquitoes by just pressing it. Our system is as simple as it is powerful. One click and mosquitoes will be targeted wherever they may be lurking.  Contact us at 1-866-900-SWAT (7928) or reach us at Info@SwatMosquitoSystems.com.

 

A British Biotech Company has been running trials on a genetically modified mosquito that could in time be the answer to the global mosquito problem.  Millions of people die every year from illnesses spread by mosquito bites. Malaria alone kills half a million people in Africa on a yearly basis. Not to mention the billions of dollars they end up costing the government and the suffering they cause among those affected.  Mosquitoes are, without a doubt, a lot more than just an annoyance – they lower the quality of life of millions and pose a threat to the health and livelihood of billions.

Could We Be at the Start of a New Age?

If the trials conducted by Oxitec are to be believed, we may be living in a time right out of a science fiction novel.  The trials they ran showed a decrease of up to 96 percent in the mosquito population. They achieved this by introducing the genetically modified mosquito into the population. As the mosquito reproduces, the gene that prevents them from living past the larval stage comes into play, decimating the mosquito population before it starts. 

If they can manage to stop a generation of mosquitoes from getting past the larval stage, we just might be looking at a decrease in the mosquito population around the world. If you live in a mosquito infected part of the world like South Florida, you would be breathing a sigh of relief right about now.  Unfortunately, Oxitec is taking quite a bit of flak from anti-GMO organizations, but with some luck, we might be looking at a mosquito-free world, or at the very least, one in which they are not such a big factor.

Will This Be Like the Promised Flying Cars of the 2000s?

Only time will tell whether this almost magical solution will come to pass or if it, like many of the technological promises the future always seems to make, will end up in smoke. While we can only hope that this solution will come to pass, we do have to take care of the present.

Protect Yourself Now and Hope for the Best

While we wait for this new world, we still have mosquitoes to deal with and we still have many deadly viruses being carried by mosquitoes.  In the meantime, the logical thing to do is to install a mosquito misting system in order to eliminate mosquitoes now.  A home mosquito control system will ensure that your property is safe from mosquitoes and that your health is safeguarded against dengue, malaria, Zika and the countless other lethal viruses that mosquitoes are known for.

Choose SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ for Better Peace of Mind 

By installing a SWAT mosquito system, you are taking a safe and effective measure against Florida’s most infamous flying pest. Our systems are landscape friendly and can typically be hidden in the foliage. Contact us at 1-866-900-SWAT (7928) or reach us at Info@SwatMosquitoSystems.com.

 

We often think that when the weather cools down, mosquitoes cease to be a problem. In some parts of the country where everything freezes over, this might be true. Unfortunately for those of us in Florida, it is mosquito season almost all year round. Florida simply does not see temperatures low enough to kill mosquitoes, which means that having an effective mosquito removal solution is vital.

At Least Below 50 Degrees

Does cold weather affect mosquitoes? The temperature needed to kill mosquitoes is at least below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. In Florida, our usual over 80-degree weather does not even come close to that. Although there are cases where the temperature drops below that, it usually will not last long enough to make a dent in the mosquito population. 

With the cold, mosquitoes will slow down. They are cold-blooded creatures, meaning they cannot regulate their internal temperature, so the cold does affect them. Whatever the temperature is outside is the temperature a mosquito will be. So if it is below 50-degree temperatures, most mosquitoes will eventually hibernate, migrate, or die. There are, however, some species of mosquitoes that have fully adapted to living in cooler climates. Some are found even in artic locations, like Alaska, withstanding both ice and snow. So, while it’s safe to say that most mosquitoes in cold weather aren’t an issue, we cannot rely on that in Florida. 

Their Offspring Will Live On

One would think that once the temperature hits 45 degrees or so we would be in the clear. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Tropical mosquitoes may die at that temperature, but their eggs do just fine in 50-degree weather, or even much lower. They’re perfectly capable of waiting until the temperature is ideal for them to hatch and present you with a whole new batch of mosquitoes.

What Can You Do?

If you cannot rely on the weather to kill the mosquitoes on your property, you have to take matters into your own hands. There are many methods out there for mosquito removal. Some people recommend planting lemon balm in your yard, others recommend fogging the yard every day or having those special bug zappers. All of these do their part, but the only sure way to get rid of mosquitoes is with a mosquito misting system. Not only will this system eliminate them, it will also ensure that they do not come back by constantly releasing an effective mist, so long as you continue to use the system.

 

 

 

Swat Mosquito Systems Is the Best Choice

If you decide that you want to rid yourself of mosquitoes with an effective mosquito control system, give SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ a call. We are the best choice in Florida because we use the best equipment, our technicians are highly trained, and we love designing custom mosquito misting systems. Contact us at 1-866-900-SWAT (7928) for a free estimate.

 

The list of mosquito-related diseases is long and scary. Some of the diseases you may have heard of include: 

• Malaria 
• Chikungunya
• Dog Heartworm 
• Dengue 
• Yellow Fever 
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis 
• St. Louis Encephalitis 
• LaCrosse Encephalitis 
• Western Equine Encephalitis 
• West Nile Virus 
• Zika 

Each of these is a very serious mosquito-transmitted disease and can cause lifelong illness or even death. Among them, however, the three most common mosquito bite diseases are malaria, dengue, and West Nile Virus. 

Malaria

Malaria is said to have originated in Africa and is transmitted by anopheles mosquitoes.  The word “malaria” literally means bad air, because people thought the wind coming from swamps carried the disease.  There are records of malaria going back as far as 2700 B.C. by Chinese accounts. In other words, this disease has been plaguing human beings for thousands of years. 

Malaria proliferates in warm tropical weather. Over one million people die yearly from malaria, and about 400 million cases get reported every year around the world. There is treatment available to combat malaria. Recent genome studies conducted in the U.S. and Britain may improve the fight against malaria in the coming years.

Malaria symptoms include: 

• High fever 
• Headaches and nausea 
• Abdominal pain 
• Severe shaking chills 
• Muscle pain convulsions 
• Coma

Dengue

In recent years, dengue has become more common. In Texas alone, over 50 cases were reported in 1999, where at least one person died of dengue. The Florida Keys had 20 cases in 2010 and another 50 or so cases were reported in Florida that year. More alarming numbers were reported in places like Venezuela, with over 11,000 cases in 2004, or Indonesia’s outbreak with over 50,000 cases and 600 deaths.

Dengue’s symptoms can include severe headaches or pain behind the eyes. Severe muscle or joint pain is common as well, as are high fevers, vomiting, and nausea. You could experience bleeding from the gums and nose as well as easy bruising.

West Nile Virus

This virus is related to the St. Louis and Japanese encephalitis viruses, with an incubation period of five to 15 days. People affected by this tend to recover, though in some cases death can occur, especially in the older population. Symptoms usually include fever, body and headaches, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rash. Rarely do people become disoriented or sleepy, fall into comas, or have convulsions. Swelling of the brain may happen in some of the more extreme cases.  Out of the 50 states, 48 have reported West Nile fever. It has also been reported in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

 

 

 

Reduce Risk With a SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ Mosquito Misting System 

Among your best options for keeping mosquitoes at bay is with a mosquito misting system. Call SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ for a free estimate on an effective mosquito prevention solution at 1-866-900-SWAT (7928).