West Nile Virus is Here, Northampton Mosquito Control Important Through Fall

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West Nile Virus is Here, Northampton Mosquito Control Important Through Fall

December 20, 2023

Have you made the most of this summer? Every time the warmer months roll around, we feel compelled to make lots of plans in the outdoors, and for good reason. The summer weather in our region is something to look forward to every year, but summer will slowly come to a close in the coming months. August and September are typically the last months that harbor summer weather, meaning now is the time to take advantage of the outdoors. However, spending time outside comes with a catch in our region.

Due to warming climate conditions and a few other factors, mosquito populations are exploding in Massachusetts, causing serious disruptions to our attempts at enjoying nature. Very few things are quite as annoying as mosquitoes that relentlessly search for opportunities to bite you and deliver a painful welt. Indeed, mosquitoes are incredibly good at targeting us and other animals, which is problematic for another reason. Although we don’t typically think of mosquito-borne diseases as a problem in the U.S., they do exist here, emphasizing the importance of defensive measures against these insects.

Northampton mosquito control is vital in the coming months

Just a few weeks ago, West Nile virus was detected in MA for the first time this year, meaning there is some time yet before we can relax without mosquitoes. Mosquitoes don’t tolerate cold weather, but it can take until the end of fall before temperatures fall enough for the insects to die off. You can expect that mosquitoes will remain active in our region through the fall, so make sure you are defended against them and the West Nile virus they can carry. To adequately keep mosquitoes away, professional assistance is the best route to take.

Who to trust for Northampton mosquito control

At Mosquito Squad, we’ve worked since 2005 to ensure our customers are defended against mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry. With the help of our barrier protection treatments, applied by our highly trained technicians, we can guarantee up to a 90% reduction in the mosquito population on your property. Individual treatments are effective for up to three weeks, so reapplications every two to three weeks will keep you defended throughout the remainder of summer and fall. Further, our Northampton mosquito control is also effective against ticks! Don’t let mosquitoes taint the end of your summer and end on a high note!

West Nile virus is in MA, but don’t worry too much. At Mosquito Squad of Springfield, we offer industry-leading Northampton mosquito control you can rely on! Give us a call at (413) 418-3359