Malaria in TX Shines Light on Mosquito Control
Posted by Mosquito SquadDecember 20, 2023
The first locally contracted cases of malaria in the United States since 2003 are frontpage news. Protect your home and family with mosquito control.
What does the term locally spread, or locally contracted malaria mean? Southern states, like Texas and Florida have cases of malaria each year. These cases are confirmed in residents who have traveled and were infected outside of the United States. Now, for the first time in two decades, a Texas resident has contracted malaria in Cameron County. The likelihood of malaria spreading all the way to Fort Worth is low. However, there are more diseases outside of malaria, which pose a threat to Texas residents.
Mosquito Control for Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention
Texas is home to about 85 different mosquito species. These include the yellow fever mosquito, Asian tiger mosquito, and the Culex mosquito – responsible for yellow fever, dengue fever, and West Nile virus, respectively. All these illnesses can be found in Texas, resulting from local spread, unlike what is typically the case for malaria.
The Anopheles genus of mosquitoes includes the mosquito that is responsible for the spread of malaria. And while those mosquitoes can be found in Texas, and malaria is at the forefront today with at least one locally contracted case, we must remain vigilant in preventing the more common mosquito diseases in Texas.
Mosquito-borne illnesses aside, mosquito control can help your family and guests be more comfortable at your home or business. Even if mosquitoes around your property are not infected or capable of passing infection, they are undeniably a nuisance. The prevalently found Asian Tiger mosquito is an aggressive daytime biter, while other mosquitoes come out during dusk to dawn hours. This means that you cannot plan to be outdoors at a specific time of day, hoping to avoid mosquitoes. Here in Texas, mosquitoes can be a threat all day, every day, and in any season.
Southlake Mosquito Control is at Your Fingertips
Enlisting Mosquito Squad of Fort Worth to be your Southlake mosquito control company is as easy as 1-2-3! All you need to do is give us a call at (888) 973-0327 or fill out our request form here. We offer myriad Southlake mosquito control solutions, including our EPA-registered barrier protection spray, natural mosquito control spray, automatic mosquito control misting systems, and special event mosquito control sprays.
In addition to our standard mosquito yard treatment options, Mosquito Squad of Fort Worth also offers two types of mosquito traps. These include the In2Care mosquito trap and Inzecto mosquito trap. Inquire about availability!
When you call Mosquito Squad of Fort Worth, our trained mosquito control technicians will follow our three-step pest control process: Identify the pest problem; Assess potential pest problem areas; Treat your property for mosquitoes and/or other pests. Our mosquito and pest control services come with a customer satisfaction guarantee!
Trust the experts at Mosquito Squad for guaranteed mosquito pest control to help keep your yard safer and happier. Contact us today at (888) 973-0327.