Known as a hub city, Crestview, Florida, sits right at the junction of three major highways in Florida. It is also the highest point above sea level in an otherwise relatively flat state. With a history steeped in the railroad industry, this city appears to have many "claims to fame." One claim to fame it does not want is being a city of mosquitoes. Since it has warm, humid weather and an abundance of rain, effective pest control in Crestview is the only way to keep mosquito populations under control.
How Mosquitoes Contribute To The Eco System
Sometimes mosquitoes in your yard are so thick you wonder if you will ever be able to enjoy the outdoors again. People worldwide often wish they could be wiped off the face of the earth for good, but that would be a mistake. While they are widely disliked pests, mosquitoes are vital to the ecosystem. Several ways mosquitoes contribute to the ecosystem are as follows:
- Mosquitoes primarily feed on nectar (a favorite) and contribute to pollination and fertilization, allowing plants to produce seeds and reproduce.
- Most people know about the food chain; one organism eats another, and the eater becomes food for another. The circle continues in this fashion and keeps nature in balance. Mosquitoes are part of this delicate balance. Without them, links in the food chain would break, and nature's ecosystem would be unbalanced.
While mosquitoes are a necessary pest, they are also dangerous. Using a quality pest control company like Cadenhead Services Pest Control can safely protect the environment while keeping mosquitoes away from your property.
Why Having Mosquitoes Around Your House Is A Big Problem
You don't get the reputation for being the most dangerous insect on earth for no reason. Mosquitoes transmit diseases. When mosquitoes find good breeding areas in your yard, it can be hazardous to those living in your home. While only the female mosquito bites, she is also the one who seeks out areas conducive to egg-laying, which means more mosquitoes will be born on your property. Even though most bites will not transfer a disease, all it takes is one to make the people you care about extremely sick.
The Diseases Mosquitoes Can Transmit
Mosquitoes are capable of transmitting severe diseases to people. Two common mosquito-borne diseases often reported in Florida include the West Nile virus and encephalitis. Other well-known mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya, Zika, malaria, yellow fever, and dengue are not common in the Crestview area. When these diseases appear in the area, it is usually because a mosquito has bitten someone already infected with the disease and continues to pass it on to the next person it bites.
Natural Ways To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard
Professional pest control services from Cadenhead Services Pest Control is always the best way to get rid of mosquitoes. In addition to professional services, homeowners can help themselves by adopting some basic steps that lessen the attractiveness of their yards.
Five natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes from your yard include:
- Clean up any yard debris
- Keep grass cut and low
- Remove water fixtures that do not keep water moving
- Fix any areas in the yard that allow standing water to accumulate
- Repair broke/blocked gutters and drainage pipes that take water away from your home
Working hard to prevent mosquitoes from frequenting your yard may not solve your mosquito problem completely. Still, with the help of Cadenhead Services Pest Control, you can finally get rid of mosquitoes in your yard. Our family-owned and operated company has been protecting homes in Crestview since 1983, and we are experts at mosquito prevention. Call us today to get a free quote.
