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Organic Mosquito Treatment Vs Natural Mosquito Treatment

Organic Mosquito Treatment Vs Natural Mosquito Treatment What Do "Organic" or "Natural" Mean When We Are Talking About Professional Mosquito Control? Organic Mosquito ControlThe term “Organic” has a specific meaning in the U.S. as it is related to pesticides and crop inputs. This definition is linked to the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).Most important: only inputs used in the production...

Scents That Make You A Mosquito Magnet:

Scents That Make You A Mosquito Magnet: - Carbon Dioxide:- The larger the person, the more carbon dioxide they tend to exhale, which mosquitoes (and black files) Find Irresistible. Adults are more apt to be bittin by mosquitoes than small children. Pregnant women also produce more carbon dioxide and more susceptible to pesky bites. Of course, there's nothing you can...

Scents that repel mosquitoes

Scents that repel mosquitoes - Chickens:- Scientists report that mosquitoes stay clear of most birds. In Ethiopia, researchers conducted a study using live chickens, humans, and mosquitoes. They found that the scent chickens give off kept the humans participants from getting bitten by mosquitoes. Scientists are working on extracting certain chicken compounds to formulate a repellent, to stop the spread...

Does Blood Type Matter?

Does Blood Type Affect Mosquito Attraction? Why Some People Attract Mosquitoes More Than Others While there are steps you can take to avoid mosquito bites, some factors are beyond your control. Certain body secretions naturally attract mosquitoes, making some individuals more susceptible than others. The Role of Blood Type in Mosquito Attraction People emit different scents based on their blood...

The Aedes Albopictus is one of the few mosquitoes that you may see flying around your yard.

The Aedes Albopictus is one of the few mosquitoes that you may see flying around your yard. Mosquito control on Long Island is crucial to mitigating vector borne diseases.  With proper Mosquito control you can enjoy your yard free of these flying pests.  Mosquito Brothers also offers, a dynamic tick control approach recommended by board certified entomologists.

The Aedes Albopictus is one of the few mosquitoes that you may see flying around your yard.

The Aedes Albopictus is one of the few mosquitoes that you may see flying around your yard.  In Long Island, both Nassau and Suffolk County have heard of this nuisance pest.  The Aedes Albopictus is a daytime blood sucking pest that won’t let you enjoy your yard.  This mosquito is also known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito.  

About outbreaks spread by mosquitoes

About outbreaks spread by mosquitoes Aedes albopictus These mosquitoes live tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates, but can live in a broader temperature range and at cooler temperatures than Ae. aegypti. Because these mosquitoes feed on animals as well as people, they are less likely to spread viruses like Zika, dengue, chikungunya and other viruses. The start of mosquito season is...

Though no one can control when mosquitoes start breeding due to changes in temperature

Though no one can control when mosquitoes start breeding due to changes in temperature Though no one can control when mosquitoes start breeding due to changes in temperature or rainfall, humans can discourage them from breeding by eliminating standing water in backyards, around houses, gutters, and ditches. If you want to keep some shallow standing water, such as in a...

Long Island’s Awakening Mosquito Species

Long Island has several species of mosquitoes that emerge from hibernation Long Island has several species of mosquitoes that emerge from hibernation when a warm spring follows a cold winter, while others are born from eggs laid the previous year. Different species have different life cycles, habitats, and cold tolerances, but almost all females require a blood meal after they...

In 2021 Long Islanders spent more time outside due to COVID-19 restrictions.

In 2021 Long Islanders spent more time outside due to COVID-19 restrictions. There was a rising number of Americans affected by the West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquito bites.  This prompted health experts to advise people to use repellents and to contact mosquito control professionals to fight against these pests.   At  least 14 people in New York had been...