All mosquitoes are dangerous, but the Asian tiger mosquito is particularly aggressive. These mosquitoes are active and delivering bites to people and animals throughout the day (unlike most species, which rest during the heat of the day). They can carry and transmit serious diseases like the West Nile virus, chikungunya virus, eastern equine encephalitis, and parasitic heartworms to our dogs.

Not every mosquito you come across carries a disease, but many do, and they are a real threat. Their presence on your property should always be discouraged.

Standing water and areas of dense vegetation attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes will travel some distance in search of food and standing water, but in most cases, they stay close to where they hatch. Therefore, areas near areas of standing water will have large populations of mosquitoes buzzing around.

It is also important to note that while female mosquitoes do consume blood meals, it is not their primary food source. Plant nectar is both a female and male mosquito’s main source of nutrition. Female's only consume blood meals to obtain the protein needed to develop viable eggs. So, properties with lots of flowering vegetation for mosquitoes to feed on are also very attractive to mosquitoes. Places like our Apopka service area can often have a large infestation of mosquitoes.

At Green Flag Services, we understand that mosquitoes are a nuisance and difficult to control and eliminate. If you are having problems with dangerous mosquitoes on your property, reach out to us today. We can provide you with the mosquito control services needed to control mosquito populations.

If you need help reducing the numbers of mosquitoes buzzing around your DeLand, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Baldwin Park, Lake Nona, or Lake Mary, FL, residential or commercial property, call Green Flag Services today!

Don’t allow mosquitoes to take over your yard or home. Partner with the professionals at Green Flag Services and put into place the following, easy to implement, prevention tips:

• Contact the professionals at Green Flag Services to work with you to put into place our environmentally responsible mosquito control services for your commercial property or your home.
• If you have ground holes on your property, fill them in so that rainwater does not collect in them.
• Clear debris from gutters so that rainwater does not build up in them.
• Store containers like buckets, wading pools, and other containers upside down when not in use.
• If you have small kiddie pools or bird baths on your property, make sure you change the water regularly.
• Do not overwater gardens. Make sure garden areas and ditches can properly drain.
• Maintain your lawn and prune back overgrown shrubs and bushes where mosquitoes can hide.
• If you have a boat, car, or anything else covered with a tarp, make sure to shake the water off its top regularly.
• Keep mosquitoes out of your home by making sure door and window screens are entirely intact. Never leave windows or doors open for any period.