No homeowner wants to be invaded by annoying vermin such as mosquitoes or ticks. Pests can make their presence known by leaving bites and droppings, invading your food, and so on. Summer heat can result in a major infestation of bugs, but professional exterminators can assist you. Here are four signs you need to contact pest control services.
- Experiencing Several Bites: Tick bites can turn into large welts. Like ticks, mosquitoes feast on the blood of their victims, which results in reddish bumps that can be hard not to scratch. Being bitten by the wrong tick can also expose you to Lyme Disease, which can show up in a circular rash, fever, or headaches in the first month and short-term memory loss in the late stages, according to the CDC.
- Swarming Near Water: According to the CDC, mosquitoes can lay up to 100 eggs at one time in standing water. Therefore, if you have any residential bodies of water without a working pump or drainage problems on the property, you can quickly be invaded by these bloodsucking flying insects. According to Forbes, the average pest control price costs anywhere between $250 and $600 for an annual preventative maintenance check. Getting such preventative care can prevent your home from an invasion of hundreds of mosquitoes.
- Increased Pet Aggravation: Has your beloved pet been scratching itself more than normal? Ticks usually prefer your furry friends, such as your dogs and cats. Let your dog play outside with ease by calling local pest control services to prevent a tick invasion. If you notice that your dog is more aggravated, biting and scratching itself, ticks may have already latched onto its skin.
- Growing Grass: Has your grass become overgrown due to a lack of mowing? If so, you may already have several ticks that have taken up shelter in that space. Overgrown grass makes it easier for ticks to invade and hide, which can affect any animals or small children who like to play in the space.
Don’t let pests take over your home. Our local pest control company serves the northern MA and southern NH areas. We specialize in mosquito and tick control using all green and organic treatments. Enjoy playing in the grass and keep outdoor water sources bug-free with our professional care when you contact Mosquito 180 today.
