Virginia is truly a wonderful place to spend the summer, so much so that it feels exciting when the weather warms in April. However, one factor has a way of tamping that excitement: midges. These little pests, also known as no-see-ums or sand flies, are similar to mosquitoes, only they don’t bite, suck blood, or carry diseases.
However, they’re still not a pleasant or welcome pest, especially because they tend to emerge in large numbers and swarm near lakes, rivers, and tidal waters. That’s where Mosquito Squad Plus of Hampton Roads comes in to help. Our midge-control barrier targets pests at the source, preventing them from taking over your yard. Call today to learn more about how we can help with midges this summer.
What Are Aquatic Midges and Why Are They a Problem?
As we mentioned, aquatic midges are similar to mosquitoes and are often referred to as blind mosquitoes. They’re not actually blind, but the nickname comes from their tendency to swarm in massive clouds and fly directly into people, cars, and lights without attempting to avoid them.
In Hampton Roads, they tend to emerge from early April through October when water temperatures in Virginia reach the range they prefer. Therefore, this time of year can be rather unpleasant, as they’ll typically buzz around people and become a nuisance in your backyard.
How Our Aquatic Midge Control Treatment Works
At Mosquito Squad Plus, we offer an aquatic midge control treatment formulated for residential use yet highly effective at reducing these pests' populations. What sets the service apart is the person delivering it. Our technicians are trained, experienced, and familiar with how midges behave around Hampton Roads waterways. Every service begins with one of them walking your yard in person to see where midges are thriving, so we can build a treatment plan around what they find.
Then, we'll use our EPA-registered products to help create a protective barrier around your yard that targets midges at the source and helps prevent new infestations from forming. Your technician decides where that barrier goes based on your yard, not a standard checklist. If you're unhappy with your initial results, we'll come back to reapply your treatment; that's our 100% satisfaction guarantee in action.
When and Where Aquatic Midges Appear
As we mentioned, early April through October is when you’ll likely encounter midges in your yard, as they emerge when the weather begins to warm in the spring. Aquatic midges thrive in damp, humid, or sheltered environments, such as wetlands and coastal areas with dense vegetation.
They’re also drawn to glowing lights, such as porch lights, and are most active at dusk and dawn. To help keep midges away, we recommend managing any standing water on your property and performing regular lawn maintenance to avoid creating habitats where these pests can thrive.
Schedule Aquatic Midge Control in Hampton Roads
When you’re ready for aquatic midge control in Hampton Roads, Mosquito Squad Plus is here to help. Your treatment plan will always be tailored to your yard’s unique layout and needs, making it that much more effective.
Plus, we’ll always back our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and offer transparent pricing along the way.
Looking for pest control in Hampton Roads? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of Hampton Roads at (757) 300-1839 or contact us online for a free pest control assessment and quote.
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