mosquito control of Greater Washington DC

Eliminate standing water – Tip or turn over objects that capture water. Toss out water-collecting objects that cannot be tipped or turned over. Any standing water that cannot be eliminated should be treated with a larvacide.

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Seek professional mosquito control – Whether you prefer a repellent or pesticide, mosquito control is best left to a professional. A trained professional understands what it takes to do the job effectively while minimizing environmental impact.

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Install or repair screens – Windows or doors left open should be protected by screens to keep mosquitoes from entering the premises.

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Practice personal prevention – Avoid being outdoors in untreated areas at times when mosquitoes are most active. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, long-sleeved and long-legged clothing. Apply mosquito repellent containing DEET or another proven ingredient.

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Reduce your tick exposure through landscaping – Ticks thrive in moist, shady areas and tend to die in sunny, dry areas. You can manage your exposure to ticks by removing tick habitat or separating it from your outdoor living areas with gravel or wood-chip borders that act as barriers.

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Seek professional tick control – Professional outdoor pest control experts such as Mosquito Squad can implement a multi-pronged tick-control plan eliminating ticks around your property.

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Treat family pets – Talk to your veterinarian about using tick collars and sprays.

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Dress appropriately outdoors – If you must go into a tick habitat, protect yourself by wearing long-sleeved, long-legged, light-colored clothing. Tuck pant legs into socks to refuse ticks an entry point. Spray clothing and any exposed skin with a product containing DEET.

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Check your body for ticks after being outdoors – Check yourself and your children carefully for ticks after you’ve been outdoors. Pay special attention to feet, ankles, underarms, in and around the ears, behind the knees, between the legs and around the waist.

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