Mosquito iNFORMATION
MOSQUITO TREATMENTS
Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance – they can also transmit serious diseases to people and pets. That’s why Armor Termite is committed to keeping the irritating pest at bay. It works for up to 3 to 5 weeks.
What is a barrier treatment
Traditional mosquito barrier treatment is our primary mosquito control technique. Our treatment kills and repels between 50-75 percent of mosquitoes on contact and remains effective for up to three- five weeks after application.
Before treating your property, our technicians will first examine your yard’s unique layout and personalize a plan for its specific parameters. We’ll inspect standing water, vegetation, log piles, tarps, shady spots, and other conditions. This ensures we can kill mosquitoes where they breed, feed, and harbor.
FACTS ABOUT MOSQUITOES
- A relatively small number of species transmit dangerous disease
- Only adult female mosquitoes bite
- A female mosquito needs one blood meal for every batch of eggs she produces
- All mosquitoes have 4 distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult
- Mosquito eggs require standing water to hatch into successful larvae
- Mosquito eggs can survive up to seven years before hatching
Diseases Mosquitos spread
West Nile: First found in Uganda in 1937, WNV has spread globally. Its flulike symptoms include fevers, headaches, and body aches. More severe symptoms include disorientation, muscle weakness, neck stiffness and more.
Zika Virus: This virus is an emerging disease with symptoms that include fever, skin rash, and conjunctivitis that typically last less than a week. A connection between Zika and birth defects is currently under investigation.
Encephalitis: This is the inflammation of the brain that starts as a virus and can invade the central nervous system. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is the most common Encephalitis and can affect humans and horses.