CONTROL
Mosquito
Mosquito Control in Denham Springs
We’ve all been there… Standing outside on a warm summer evening, enjoying the last bits of sunlight at a BBQ, when you feel a sharp sting on your arm. Glancing down, you see a small mosquito sticking its sinister little proboscis into your skin. SMACK! You squash the mosquito flat.
Even if you’re the type who relocates spiders or releases mice outside, you don’t think twice about squishing that little bloodsucker. Why do our sympathies turn to loathing for mosquitoes? Is it because they invade our space, tamper with the safety of our food, or suck the very blood from our bodies? Not only do they leave behind itchy bumps that drive us insane, but they also spread horrible, potentially deadly diseases.
Mosquitoes host countless diseases, from malaria to West Nile virus to even dog heartworm. More recently, the Zika virus has gained considerable notoriety as it slowly becomes more prevalent and has been shown to cause serious birth defects when it infects pregnant women.
How W.O.L.F. Controls Your Mosquito Pest Problem
Check out this video to see how In2Care® Mosquito Stations turn mosquitoes into part of the solution, stopping both adult mosquitoes and larvae.
- Dual-power uses an adulticide and larvicide for multigenerational control
- Auto-dissemination contaminates hidden breeding sites
- No batteries required
- Targeted precision, harms only mosquitoes
- Quick install, easy to use
- Works 24/7 to continuously control mosquitoes while you’re not on-site
- Durable, all-weather construction
Mosquito FAQs
What Are Mosquitoes?
House mosquitoes are brown with white scales on their abdomen. They have no other distinctive markings on their legs or proboscis, unlike other species of mosquitoes. At approximately 1/4” long, they are considered medium-sized mosquitoes.
Why Do I have a Mosquito Problem?
Mosquitoes prefer fresh water with a high content of organic matter. Our most common species often breeds in standing water in artificial containers like catch basins, storm drains, ditches, wastewater treatment plant effluent, culverts, rain barrels, and any other space allowed to collect standing water.
The first three life stages of mosquitoes occur in water.
Are Mosquitoes Dangerous?
YES! Mosquitoes are considered one of the greatest health threats to humans because of their ability to spread disease.
Concerns:
-
Mosquitoes are known carriers of malaria, encephalitis, yellow fever, dengue, and more.
-
The primary mosquito-borne health concern in the Greater Baton Rouge Area is West Nile Virus.
How Do I Get Rid of Mosquitoes?
-
Inspect your property for standing water
-
Outdoor inspection-Puddles, swimming/wading pools, tires, poorly irrigated landscape, bird baths, junk piles, roof gutters, storm drains, outdoor furniture, abandoned cars
-
Indoor Inspection-flower vase, plant saucers, pottery, water bottles, shower/sink drains, buckets, pet water dishes, dishwashers, undisturbed toilets
-
Dump standing water weekly or every few days. If the water cannot be removed, be sure to keep the water circulating and/or treated.
-
Cut your lawn regularly and keep weeds away.
-
Remove any clutter or trash on your property.
-
Don’t overwater your lawn or plants.
-
Inspect all windows and doors to make sure screens are in good condition. Add screens if there aren’t any already.
-
Seal all gaps around the home that could give mosquitoes access.
-
Call W.O.L.F. Pest Control, as we take care of your Residential or Commercial mosquito problem
How Can I Prevent Mosquitoes in the Future?
Clearing and controlling the standing water around your home will help greatly, but in Louisiana, you can only do so much.
That’s why professional pest control is needed. With the right tools, we can mitigate the local pest problem without harming the health of your family, pets, or plants.