F.A.Q.

Yes. Flies overwintering inside a structure can become active when sunlight warms the attic or wall spaces where they are sheltering.

DIY mosquito control can help a little bit, but it is a short-lived fix with limited range. If you have a serious mosquito problem, professional treatment will give greater control and longer-lasting relief.

Flowing river water itself breeds very few mosquitoes. But standing water does breed mosquitoes, which is why the river's calm backwaters, floodplains, and the pools left behind after the water rises and recedes can all be problems.

Yes, mice can and often do nest in vehicle engine bays. They choose engine bays because they are enclosed, warm spaces and they can often find insulation and other padding which they can use for building nests.

You can reduce your tick exposure through yard maintenance and personal precautions, but fully eliminating ticks from your property on your own is not realistic. Ticks are continuously reintroduced by deer, rodents, and birds, which means the population replenishes even after you've addressed the habitat. 

Yes, if a tick that carries the bacterium that causes Lyme disease falls off your dog and then attaches itself to you, you can get sick that way.