MOSQUITO 101: FIGHT THE BITE!


Mosquitoes. 

Ugh. Their annoying presence can ruin a backyard BBQ or pool party almost instantly. Their itchy bites create discomfort for days. The hum of their wings at night can wake the soundest of sleepers. But beyond their nuisance factor, mosquitoes are carriers of some of the most deadly diseases including zika virus, West Nile virus and malaria. We are only a few weeks away from the start of mosquito season. It's time to fight the bite with Blue Chip's Mosquito Control Treatment Program!


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Mosquito Control Treatment:
How does it work? 

Our monthly treatment (April-September) uses a fine mist application of microencapsulated materials to treat the foliage all around your house and yard. Each targeted application is designed to kill mosquitoes where they hide and rest during the day.


Blue Chip Pest - Mosquito Service
Blue Chip Pest - Mosquito Service

Meet Tony, one of Blue Chip's mosquito treatment specialists. In this video, he will show you what he does when he comes to your home - from searching for mosquito breeding sites to how he applies the treatments to your landscaping areas, explaining exactly how they work. 















   GOOD TO KNOW...
  • It is impossible to tell if mosquitoes are carrying a disease or not.
  • While it primarily targets mosquitoes, our Mosquito Control Treatments also help control fleas & ticks and have been found to be extremely effective at controlling populations of Japanese beetles. 
  • We also have mosquito treatments available for ponds and lakes. We treat these mosquito breeding sites with a larvicide to prevent eggs from hatching & the larvae from emerging as adults. These treatments are safe for fish and other wildlife as they are not pesticides. 














NOW LET'S CHAT MORE ABOUT THAT ZIKA VIRUS...

You've heard of the zika virus, right? First identified in monkeys in Uganda nearly 70 years ago, this virus is now spread by the bite of an infected Aedes genus of mosquitoes. Only about 20% of people infected with the zika virus actually even get symptoms. Symptoms include mild headaches, fever, rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis (red eyes). As of now, we have no medicine to treat for the zika virus nor a vaccine to prevent it. Doctors have been prescribing plenty of rest and fluids for people who have been infected. Ongoing studies in Brazil, where there has been a major outbreak, lead us to believe that the zika virus has been linked to an astonishing number of babies being born with microcephaly. The mosquito that transmits the zika virus is primarily a daytime biter. Keep this in mind if you are outdoors during the day and protect your skin by wearing long sleeves & long pants. Protect any exposed skin by using a product that contains at least 20% DEET. 


4 D's of Mosquito Safety chart
Mosquito season lasts from April through September. Protect yourself and your family members by remembering the 4 D's of mosquito safety: Drain, Deet, Dress and Dusk/Dawn.

Bonus tip? Pay special attention to areas such as birdbaths, window wells, gutters and leaky exterior faucets when it comes to locating standing water. 

Want to sample our Mosquito Control Program?
 
TRY IT ONCE FOR THE REDUCED RATE OF ONLY $50!
(The regular cost for a one-time treatment is $125.)

Like it? Love it? Want some more of it?
No problem! Sign up for the season-long service (April-September) & we'll apply the $50 to the cost of the program.

Call us now to get started!
636-343-7900
Blue Chip Pest Services
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