Here is a great article on the top 5 pests to watch out for in the summer. The article explains the behavior and how to prevent mosquitoes, tick, termites, carpenter bees and carpenter ants. If you have a problem with any summer pests, give us a call! JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company. We are licensed in pest extermination for your home and business and would love to help you with your problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook with any questions or to hear about our services.
Yesterday, Lohud.com published an article that announced a mosquito had tested positive for West Nile in Ramapo, which is located in Rockland County, New York. Officials say this is the earliest sighting of the virus they have seen and it is due from the hot and dry weather the county has been experiencing. All of the other 110 mosquitoes they sampled tested negative. People MUST be on the look out for mosquitoes and protect themselves properly. The virus now is in our area and people must take precaution. Learn how to protect yourself from mosquitoes. For more information or help with a tick, mosquito, or any other problem feel free to contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, facebook, or twitter. We even offer a special VIP Program that protects your lawn specifically from ticks, mosquitoes, and rodents. Read more about mosquitoes in our Mosquito Blog. JP McHale is one of the leading pest control companies in Westchester, New York & would love to help you with your pest problems!
An article from Silive.com reports that there has been the first sightings of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in Staten Island, NY. Officials have responded by putting more mosquito surveillance and application of larvicide in the area. The first case of the West Nile Virus was seen in New York in 1999, when people first got infected in New York City. In 2009 there were only 7 non-fatal human cases reported throughout the state. The chances that a person who gets bite by one mosquito who becomes ill is very low. 80% of the people who have gotten the West Nile Virus do not show signs of it. 20% show mild symptoms and a very small percentage actually develop serve illness. Still, it is important to take precautions so mosquitoes do not bit you. The health department still wants people to be aware of how you can protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer. JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company. We would love to help you with your mosquito problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.
Yesterday, a Connecticut news station posted an article on the first sighting of the West Nile Virus in Connecticut. On June 14, a research lab found the first mosquito to be carrying the West Nile Virus. Usually the West Nile Virus is seen in mosquitoes in July, but this year was earlier. Last year there were not as many cases of the West Nile Virus in Connecticut because of the cooler temperatures. Symptoms of the West Nile Virus include headache, fever, body pains, and nausea. Learn how to avoid the West Nile Virus.
Ticks: Deer Ticks are coming out! Westchester County, New York, New Jersey, and all states are affected with ticks. They are very hard to feel when they bite and can be on your skin for days. The problem with ticks is that they can transmit diseases such as Lyme’s Disease to humans.
Mosquitoes: Everyone slaps their skin once in a while to get rid of mosquitoes, but they keep coming back. Mosquitoes can also transmit diseases like the West Nile Virus. When you go to bed at night, try sleeping with a fan, mosquitoes will go with the stream and away from you. Mosquitoes like to lay eggs in stagnant water, so make sure there is none laying around.
Consumer Reports rated Top insect repellents against ticks and mosquitoes. Most of the products contained 30% DEET. Here are some other ways to keep off ticks and mosquitoes: Ware long sleeved clothing when outside, ware light colored clothes, use yellow lights instead of white, use candles outside but position them in the corners and on the floor of the space, cut your lawn often, and tuck your pants into your socks. If you get bit by a tick, freeze the tick once you remove it so you can bring it to your doctor if you feel sick within the next few days.
Termites: Termites are very destructive pests that come out in the spring and summer. Colonies can form with thousands of workers. Read more about termites.
Carpenter Ants: Carpenter ants and termites can get confused with one another. The difference is that termites eat wood were the ants only hollow it out. Read more about carpenter ants.
Carpenter Bees: Carpenter bees are not only destructive to homes, but they are a nuisance to humans. Carpenter bees like to hollow out the wood so they can nest in it. Read more about carpenter bees.
National Geographic posted a segment about the future of mosquito control. Bill Gates and his wife funded researchers to come up with a solution to the increasing mosquito problem around the world. He wants to reduce the amount of people who die from mosquito-borne diseases. What the researchers came up with is phenomenal. They invented a laser that can kill only female mosquitoes. Check it out!
No one likes to sit outside and be bitten by bugs. What’s the solution? Sears just came out with a mist fan that Jim Sears is confident will help keep pests away. The fan sprays mist over a range of 10 feet, which is usually the area covered by a small group of people. This is just one effective way to prevent bugs from biting or stinging you, but for more tips check out our clip on how to have a bug free BBQ!
