mosquito control
As temperatures rise across Massachusetts and homeowners spend more time outdoors, many are beginning to notice a familiar nuisance returning to their yards: mosquitoes. After a stretch of rain last week followed by a beautiful, warm weekend, conditions are lining up perfectly for mosquito populations to increase rapidly. Even if your yard looks dry today,… View Article
There are primarily 2 mosquito borne diseases in Massachusetts that have special concern. These 2 diseases are eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV). These Arboviruses, viruses transmitted by insects, though rare, are capable of causing serious disease. These viruses are found in birds and are transmitted from bird biting mosquitos to… View Article
Temperatures are rising and you are spending more time outdoors. You have also probably been swatting away mosquitos and other pesky bugs. Have you been thinking about mosquito control for your yard? Did you know there are 51 species of mosquitos that occur in Massachusetts? Most of these mosquito species only bite birds or other… View Article
