F.A.Q.

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.

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.