MATHEWS, VA, PEST CONTROL FOR MOSQUITOES, TICKS, AND MORE
Ah, summer: time for rest, relaxation and - agh! Mosquito bites!? Not when you team up with the Mosquito Squad of Mathews, VA! Getting rid of mosquitoes, ticks, and other irritating pests is our specialty.
Mosquito Control in Mathews, VA
Mosquitoes might as well be synonymous with headaches for all the problems they bring. Their bites cause itchy, red bumps and can make the beauty of the outdoors seem more like a bummer. Not to mention, they carry all kinds of harmful diseases that affect humans and animals alike.
Take back your summer with mosquito control at your Mathews, VA, property. Our team of highly trained professionals will deliver effective, reasonably priced services that can take out up to 85-90% of mosquitoes in and around your home. We offer a traditional spray as well as a natural alternative that makes your yard smell wonderful.
Mosquitoes are also a drag when it's time for a big outdoor event. We offer special event sprays that ensure a high level of defense from pests on the big day.
Tick Control in Mathews, VA
If you're worried about ticks, you're not alone - plenty of Americans have the potentially devastating health threats of ticks on their mind. Ticks carry Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and they can cause a whole host of other health problems. It's no wonder that tick control is a major concern for many Mathews residents.
Thankfully, our dual protection sprays work against ticks, too. By attacking ticks at their source and targeting their many thousands of eggs, Mosquito Squad's tick control approach creates a powerful perimeter of protection around your home.
Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Mathews, VA, for Pet Health
If you're a lover of animals and own one or more pets, pests may be even more of a problem. Pests are attracted to animal waste and dander, and there are even some species that are more prone to affecting animals, such as the American dog tick. Dealing with the aftermath of these pests is about as fun for you as it is for your itchy, unhappy pet. There's also the problem of potential diseases, including heartworm, a common but harmful disease that affects your dog's ability to play and run and requires expensive treatment to cure. When you choose Mosquito Squad to help with mosquito and tick control in Mathews, your pets will thank you!
Tick- and Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Mathews, VA
In Mathews and across the country, people are dealing with the consequences of serious illnesses transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks.
Mosquito bites may result in any of the following:
- West Nile Virus (WNV): Most human cases are asymptomatic, but severe cases can result in permanent neurological damage or death.
- Zika Virus: Aside from birth defects like microcephaly, it is associated with other neurological conditions such as Guillain-Barré syndrome.
- Heartworm: This disease primarily affects dogs but can also infect cats, ferrets, and wild mammals; it damages the heart muscles and major blood vessels.
- Malaria: Caused by parasites, it is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes, with symptoms including severe shaking chills and high fever.
- Chikungunya: Known for causing debilitating muscle and joint pain, which can persist for weeks or months, often resulting in significant disability.
- Yellow Fever: Though rare, it can lead to severe liver disease known as fulminant hepatitis.
The following diseases are associated with ticks:
- Lyme Disease: Transmitted by deer ticks, it can cause long-term joint inflammation and neurological symptoms if left untreated.
- Babesiosis: Sometimes misdiagnosed as malaria, it can cause severe complications such as organ failure in individuals without a spleen.
- Ehrlichiosis: This bacterial illness is often marked by low white blood cell counts, elevated liver enzymes, and anemia.
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Distinguished by a sudden onset of fever and a rash that often starts on the wrists and ankles before spreading centrally.
- Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness (STARI): Results in a rash similar to Lyme disease, though it's generally less severe and resolves quickly with antibiotics.
- Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever: Characterized by cycles of high fever followed by periods of remission, it is known for being transmitted in rustic, rodent-infested environments.
- Tularemia: Highly infectious, it can be transmitted through skin contact with infected animals, insect bites, or inhalation.
Additionally, both mosquitoes and ticks are associated with viral illnesses that can cause encephalitis, which refers to inflammation of the brain.
Home Shield: Help Keep Bugs Outside Where They Belong
You shouldn’t have to worry about pests and the diseases they bring with them when you’re relaxing in your home. Home Shield helps stop pests before they can become a problem. That way, your living room doesn’t turn into a hiding spot for ants, spiders, and cockroaches.
First, we check for entry points—foundation cracks, window gaps, and overgrown vegetation. Then, we apply EPA-registered treatments and granules to create a protective barrier around your home. This makes it much harder for pests to enter in the first place.
After the initial round of treatment, we then follow up with visits every 21 days. It’s by proactive treatment and retreatment that Home Shield works to keep pests in check and your home pest-free.
Yard Defender: Fewer Pests, More Time Outdoors
Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas can make outdoor time miserable if you let them go on without interference. Yard Defender helps reduce their presence so you can enjoy your yard without constantly swatting bugs.
We start by inspecting high-risk areas. That means we go after shady spots, tall grass, and damp zones where pests tend to breed. Then, much like with Home Shield, we apply EPA-registered sprays and granules. This goes a long way toward breaking up breeding cycles and keeping pest numbers down.
From there, we provide regular retreatments every 21 days. That means not only will we immediately help reduce the severity of any pest problems, but we can help you keep them from coming back too.
Mosquito Squad has a proven track record of providing top-quality pest control services to its customers, with years of experience and a reputation spanning the country and dating back to 2005. Rest assured that when you choose to work with the Mosquito Squad of Mathews, VA, you're getting services of the highest quality. Plus, despite our name, we offer so much more protection than just mosquito control - we can help with ticks, fleas, flies, and lots of other irritating pests!
Mosquito Squad in Mathews, VA
Mosquitoes and ticks may not be the only pests plaguing you this season. The Mosquito Squad of Mathews, VA, can help! Business owners can also take advantage of our commercial services. Call your local Mosquito Squad today at (804) 409-2710 or contact us online!
