Mosquito Control and Tick Control, A Job for Mother Nature?
Posted by Mosquito SquadDecember 19, 2023
Even if you have mosquito eating birds, like hummingbirds, around your home, they cannot adequately control mosquitoes.
Mosquito control companies know that relying on Mother Nature to reduce mosquitoes and ticks around your home is simply not enough. Flora and fauna play their part indeed in the circle of life and predator versus prey, but there are many reasons that the number of ticks and mosquitoes are growing. So too, are some of the illnesses they pass on to humans and animals.
Why are tick populations on the rise?
An ever-changing climate has enabled ticks to make their way into areas they have never before been. Warmer annual temperatures additionally allow ticks to thrive beyond their typical peak seasons. You can get a tick bite in the winter, and that bite can infect you with the likes of Lyme disease or Powassan virus.
How are more mosquitoes arriving in the U.S.?
Earlier this year, researchers with the University of Florida noted the official establishment of the Culex lactator, a non-native mosquito species that is spreading throughout Florida’s southern counties. Scientists say that climate change is the main contributor to this Central American mosquito species’ ability to establish itself in Florida. It is also believed that non-native mosquitoes and other insects hitch rides on shipping containers from other parts of the world to the United States.
Why aren’t tick and mosquito predators providing adequate control?
There are a few reasons that Mother Nature’s providence is inadequate tick and mosquito control. Firstly, there are not enough predators to eat ticks and mosquitoes. This includes birds, reptiles, amphibians, as well as other insects that feed on them. Urban sprawl and other factors contribute to animal displacement. Woodland creatures in suburban areas are rampant and some of those are tick transporters, which bring ticks right onto your property, where they will set up a happy home.
What plants can I put in my yard to prevent mosquitoes and ticks?
There are natural fragrances that repel ticks. Therefore, many homeowners set out to find fragrant plants, such as lavender, catnip, and lemongrass to put around their homes. The same is true for mosquitoes, and you will find landscape schemes with marigolds, rosemary, and citronella for the purpose of repelling mosquitoes. If you have ever used citronella candles, you will probably note that if there is an iota of efficacy in their repellent nature, it would be only as far as the fragrance travels. And that is not far at all. The same goes for plants that might repel ticks and mosquitoes. There is simply not a way to plant enough of these items to adequately repel them. What’s more, if a tick finds a cozy home beneath tall grasses, like lemongrass, it’s not likely to leave until it finds a blood host to attach itself to.
You have options for effective natural tick control and mosquito control.
Mosquito Squad not only offers an EPA-registered mosquito and tick control formula, but we also have our own natural formula for controlling these blood-sucking beasts. We put Mother Nature to work for us with a proprietary blend of natural essential oils that are concentrated enough to repel ticks and mosquitoes for about two weeks before another spray is required. With our natural mosquito control and tick control formula, you can expect to see about 80% to 85% less ticks and mosquitoes on your property! And in addition to our periodic yard sprays, you can even schedule a special event spray for your next outdoor party, which ensures that your guest will spend less time trying to avoid ticks and mosquitoes.
Call on Mosquito Squad of El Paso for all your tick control and mosquito control needs. Fill out our form online or call us at (915) 800-0343 for a free quote.