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The five “T’s” in mosquito prevention
Posted by 33social in For Kids, Mosquito Factoids, Mosquito prevention tricks, Mosquito Squad, Mosquitoes, Mosquitoes In the News, Outdoor Living Bug Free on June 13, 2011
Dread Skeeter of Mosquito Squad
I was talking to Dread Skeeter the other day, Dread is our Mosquito Squad mascot and he was telling me how proud he was of Russ Jundt, team leader of Mosquito Squad of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Russ was interviews by Fox @ 5 News on Memorial Day weekend and shared with viewers how they can better protect their families and pets from mosquitoes by practicing the very important 5 mosquito prevention “T’s”. You can watch the interview here http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/mosquito-squad-talks-pest-prevention-jun-1-2011 to find out more.
The 5 mosquito prevention “T’s” are…
- Tip
- Top
- Turn over
- Tarps (remove)
- Toss
Learn the 5 "T's" in mosquito prevention and tell those mosquitoes "bite me"
- It is simply amazing how much moisture and rainwater can collect in the smallest of things, giving pesky mosquitoes a chance to breed and grow in numbers quite quickly. Be sure that dog dishes, children’s toys and playthings, empty pots and planters ( including the drainage pan underneath), and even water bottles and small bottles caps are removed when not “in use” or turned over to keep water from collecting. Hundreds of eggs can be laid by a female mosquito in an area as small as a bottle cap.
To See Russ’ tips “in person” you can see him on YouTube at http://bit.ly/squadnews053111
No Mosquitoes
Contact Mosquito Squad today to learn more helpful hints in mosquito and tick prevention and to schedule a barrier spray for your property to kill and prevent ticks and mosquitoes all season long and tell those mosquitoes “bite me”! 877-667-7823 http://www.mosquitosquad.com/
Spray Your Yard Not Yourself This Season With Mosquito Squad
Dread Skeeter Mosquito Control
Hopefully, by now all of us are aware of the dangers that mosquito bites can cause. Not only do mosquito bites itch like mad and cause severe discomfort in our lives,the bite from that pesky mosquito can be carrying a disease or bacteria that can make us very ill and in some cases even prove fatal.
I am sure you want to keep yourself and your family happy and healthy during the mosquito season, and free of mosquito bites. Here is the question I ask you…
Would you rather spray yourself ( meaning your body) every time you have to go outside OR spray your property to control those pesky mosquitoes?
I am sure most of you would answer the latter. Having to continuously apply topical insect repellent every time you venture outdoors can be time-consuming, irritating and if you live in an area of the country where mosquitoes are extremely bad, quite expensive. Not only do topical insect repellents such as DEET, pose health risks when used excessively, they are sticky, and most smell bad. Do you want to host a backyard graduation party for your son smelling like bug spray? Some chemicals in common topical insect repellents can even keep you from sleeping well at night and affect your mood.
Children enjoying a mosquito free backyard
Mosquito Squad has the right answer to keep you and your family healthy, happy and free of mosquitoes this season. We can apply a safe and highly effective barrier spray to your property this season. Not only will it keep those mosquitoes away it will prevent more mosquitoes from entering your treated property. We even offer an all natural mosquito barrier spray made with garlic. This natural garlic spray is a wonderful alternative to our already safe barrier spray, especially those of you who have small children and are going with a “greener” lifestyle.
If you are tired of constant trips to the store to purchase topical insect repellent and feeling sticky and icky this season, give us a call. Our licensed technicians can meet with you to discuss treating your property and giving you peace of mind to enjoy your summer. So, go ahead and host that backyard graduation bash and enjoy the scents of the season minus the bug spray. 877-667-7823
Dread says hello to Spring
Posted by Robin Steele in For Kids, Mosquito Control, Mosquito fun, Mosquito Squad, Outdoor Events, Outdoor Living Bug Free on March 28, 2011
Hey there little boys and girls. I’m Dread Skeeter and I am excited about all the fun things that Spring brings. All the beautiful flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing. The warm weather and beautiful skies are great for an afternoon playing at the park with your buddies, or maybe even flying a kite. Everywhere you look Spring brings us a new outdoor adventure. Who doesn’t like to have a cookout with hot dogs and hamburgers and a game of hide and seek?
No Mosquitoes
Remember kids, the mosquitoes like the warm spring weather just as much as you do. Make sure your parents keep you safe and bite free this season by making sure you play it safe when it comes to mosquitoes. Make sure to wear the right kind of clothes for your outdoor fun and ask Mom and Dad give Mosquito Squad a call to help them keep you skeeter free this Spring..
Ask your Parents to go to http://www.mosquitosquad.com/AboutUs.html and print off our cool Dread Skeeter coloring pages to color. Once you play it safe and you’re mosquito free you can do like Dread Skeeter and tell those mosquitoes….”bite me”.
People Are Being Eaten Alive!
Posted by janegwalker in For Kids, Mosquito Control on May 4, 2010
I’m sure all of you who read this blog have realized that everyone here at Mosquito Squad mosquito control really hates mosquitoes. They can ruin your time outdoors by constantly flying around you and leave you with itchy bites for days if they get their way. In the worst cases, they can transmit dangerous diseases like West Nile and Encephalitis through their bites too! We’ve been hearing from many potential customers lately who are regularly bitten by mosquitoes and are looking for help. Here are just a few of their comments:
My front and back yards are full of mosquitoes, my kids look like they have chicken pox! – VA Beach
Our kids play ball in our yard at night, but we are in need of serious mosquito relief – East Central Minnesota
The mosquitoes are so bad here that they don’t bother to bite you and leave; they attack in packs, pick you up and fly you back to their nest! We cannot enjoy our patio or garden because of the mosquitoes! – Eastern Shore, MD
I have been waiting for a service like this to come to our area for nearly 3 years now! We are desperately needing your service as we live on tidal water and are insanely attacked by mosquitoes! – Norfolk, VA
I have a mosquito problem in my backyard. I’m currently putting in a new deck and patio and would like to be able to enjoy it! – Charlotte, NC
There is no longer a reason to suffer through the summer if you have a Mosquito Squad in your area. We’re here to protect you against those annoying and dangerous mosquitoes. Just call us at 877 – MOSQUAD to find your nearest office and Fight the Bite!
Trivia of the Day: Do Mosquitoes Have Teeth?
Posted by Robin Steele in For Kids, Mosquito Factoids, Mosquitoes on July 6, 2009
People know that mosquitoes suck your blood, and how annoying they are, but how much else do they know?
When Molly, from Mississippi, asked about mosquito teeth in a USA Today article I wasn’t too surprised.
The answer? They do have teeth. Four sets of them, in fact.
A mosquito uses its teeth, all of which function similarly to knives, to draw blood. Then it shoots saliva laced with anesthetic into the wound to prevent immediate noticing by the victim.
After sucking enough blood to nourish 100 eggs or more, it flies away, in search of new victims.
Fun fact: Only female mosquitoes draw blood.
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