Category: MOSQUITO CONTROL

 

Mosquito transmitted illnesses tend to be very serious and even have the potential of becoming fatal. Unfortunately, the St. Louis encephalitis virus is no exception. Just recently, parts of the United States have been under attack by mosquitoes carrying the potentially deadly SLE virus.

St. Louis Encephalitis

Most infections are usually relatively mild and result in fever, headaches, and general malaise, but these infections can be more severe, inducing tremors, convulsions, and even spastic paralysis and coma. Acute effects of the virus (such as neuroinvasive disease) are more common in the elderly. Rarely does it result in long-term disability or death? 

How Can You Treat It?

The fact is that there is no treatment for SLE. Doctors may give you supportive therapy to help with the symptoms, but the actual virus will be unaffected by any treatment. If you are one of the lucky ones who develop only flu-like symptoms, you will have to ride it out and hope for the best.

How Do You Prevent SLE?

SLE is transmitted by mosquitoes. They bite someone who is infected, become infected themselves, and infect the next person they bite. The only thing you can do is install a mosquito control system and put all your efforts into mosquito prevention. Make sure you have no standing water near you, and if you do and cannot get rid of it, then make sure you treat the water.

Mosquito Prevention

There are many different types of mosquito prevention methods out there. Some people will go out on their yard and fog every space where they think mosquitoes might lurk. This is not very effective. For one thing, you must continuously go out and fog your yard, and when you go out to fog the mosquitoes, you could easily be bitten. Same with applying different pesticides, you have to be present and actively doing something about the mosquitoes just about every day, and while doing so, you are exposed to them. The best and most effective system is a capable mosquito misting system. You install it, set it on a schedule, and forget about it. If you want to spend some time out in the yard, chances are it will be mosquito-free thanks to the scheduled maintenance. To engage the system a few minutes before stepping out, you can do this by simply clicking a button.

 

 

Let Swat Mosquito Systems Offer You Peace of Mind

SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ can offer you peace of mind and the power to rid yourself of flying pests once and for all.  Our system is so powerful that by clicking a button, you can protect your entire property, your guests, and yourself. All you have to do is install a mosquito misting system and take your yard back. If you are ready to take control of your property and enjoy Florida’s weather without mosquitoes, contact us at 1-866-900-SWAT (7928) or reach us via email at Info@SwatMosquitoSystems.com.

 

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 What Temperature Do Mosquitoes Die? At Least Below 50 Degrees

What temperature is too cold for 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. 

In the cold weather, 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 cold 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 residential or commerical mosquito control 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.