Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes
Among the greatest advantages of living in Florida are the weather and the ability to be outside nearly year-round. Unfortunately, that great weather makes the Florida Panhandle an excellent home for mosquitoes. We all know the familiar bite of the mosquito. These tiny pests can be so abundant that they keep us indoors, especially in the early morning, at dusk, and in shaded areas. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, but they also pose a significant health risk, as they can carry diseases including West Nile Virus, malaria, and dengue. Their bite can transmit these diseases to you, your family, and your pets.
The R House Mosquito Control Program
Residential Mosquito Control
We have developed an affordable program tailored for the Florida Panhandle to drastically reduce the mosquito population in your yard. This will reduce the number of bites you, your kids, and your pets receive, thus reducing your exposure to the diseases these pest carry. Our technicians will evaluate your yard and property and create a R House Mosquito Management Program tailored for you. This program includes empowering you with knowledge of non-chemical solutions, as well as the best mosquito treatment strategy to take back your yard.
Special Event Mosquito Control
Don’t let mosquitoes suck the life out of your party! We offer a one time mosquito control service for special events. We can treat your yard or work with your privately owned outdoor venue where you are planning your special events such as weddings, birthday parties, family reunions, or any other outdoor gathering.
Mosquito Facts
- It can take as little as six days for an egg to develop into an adult.
- The adult female feeds on blood to help her generate eggs.
- They are found in greatest concentration near standing bodies of water.
- Mosquitoes are most active near dawn and dusk.
- They prefer to remain dormant during the hottest parts of the day, as the heat may make them dry up and die.
- The Florida Panhandle has virtually no break from Mosquitoes. Mosquito season starts when temperatures are constantly 50 degrees or more. That means Florida’s mosquito season runs nearly all year, February to November. However, this season shifts often in the Panhandle and many times our season runs into December.
Mosquito Predators
Mosquitoes and their larvae do have natural predators. Fish, frogs, and the nymphs of dragonflies and damselflies will eat the larvae. Birds, bats, frogs, and adult dragonflies and damselflies will eat adult mosquitoes. Even the abundance of these mosquito predators in our area cannot keep up with the high reproduction rate of the mosquito.
If you would like to learn more about mosquitoes, their habitat, and the risks they pose to you and your family, visit the University of Florida’s Mosquito Information Website.
To learn more about protecting your home and family with the R House Mosquito Management Program, contact us today.
