Virginia is a great place to live during the summer months, because there’s no shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy! However, each year, residents prepare for pests to emerge, including the aquatic midge. Also known as sand flies or no-see-ums, aquatic midges are small pests that tend to buzz around and can even bite on occasion.
When you’re ready to put down the DIY methods and reach for the phone to call a professional, Mosquito Squad Plus of Central VA is here. Our technicians are trained to handle aquatic midges and a variety of other pests, and we offer treatments that help control up to 85-90% of midges in your yard. Now that’s what we call success!
What Are Aquatic Midges and Why They Are a Problem
Aquatic midges are often referred to as blind mosquitoes, but they’re not in fact blind at all. While they resemble mosquitoes, the “blind” description comes from midges’ tendency to swarm and fly directly into cars, people, and other objects as if they can’t see them in their path.
While their bites don’t do much more than give you an itchy experience, the swarming is pretty unpleasant, especially when you’re trying to spend time in your backyard to relax, play games, or interact with family and friends. They can also stain clothing and furniture when they land or are smushed.
How Our Aquatic Midge Control Treatment Works
Our signature aquatic midge control treatment is made with EPA-registered products and formulated for residential use. Our techs know exactly where aquatic midges tend to show up, and they treat your property with the care it deserves. Your service always begins with an inspection to identify potential hotspots so we can create a custom treatment plan that addresses your yard’s specific needs.
Finally, we’ll create a protective barrier around your yard using our core barrier spray, which helps target midges at the source and prevent more from coming into your yard. If you’re not completely satisfied with your results, you can call us within 14 days, and we’ll return to reapply your treatment for free.
When and Where Aquatic Midge Appear
Aquatic midges tend to emerge in large numbers near lakes, rivers, and tidal waters. They appear during warm weather seasons, starting as early as April and lasting well into October. They usually look for sheltered environments that offer dampness and humidity.
They’re also drawn to light—all kinds of light! We’re talking car lights, porch lights, even glowing lights inside your home at night. While you can’t do much about this, we recommend taking other measures to help reduce and deter midges in your yard, such as regularly mowing your lawn and managing standing water.
Schedule Aquatic Midge Control in Central VA
Mosquito Squad Plus is ready to help you with aquatic midge control in Central VA whenever you’re ready! We’ll develop a custom treatment plan for your yard’s unique needs and layout to make it as effective as possible.
We’ll also offer great customer service, transparent pricing, and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee that backs up all of our professional, quality work.
Looking for pest control in Central VA? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of Central VA at (804) 409-2710 or contact us online for a free pest control assessment and quote.
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