One Bug You Should Be Afraid Of This Summer, (And It’s Not Cicadas!)

If you follow the news, youve probably seen headlines about Brood X, the enormous cicada population soon to arrive in many midwestern and southeastern states including Kentucky. Awakening from dormancy for the first time in 17 years, Brood X will certainly be a noticable occurrence.

If youre afraid of cicadas, think again. Despite their unnerving turn up and deafening mating call, cicadas present no risk to humans. They dont bite, sting, or spread any diseases. They are truly quite advantageous for the ecosystem: they prune trees, aerate the soil, supply nitrogen to growing plants, and provide sustenance for many insectivorous animals. Their presence may be bothersome, but theyre not unhealthy.

An insect you should be afraid of, however, is the mosquito. Unlike cicadas, mosquitos leave itchy, unpleasant bites and spread dangerous pathogens to humans. In fact, mosquitos are often considered the deadliest animal on the planet, responsible for over a million malaria-caused deaths each year. Besides malaria, mosquitos also spread Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, Dengue, and many more diseases. According to the CDC, global disease epidemics from mosquito-spread viruses are on the rise, such as the Zika epidemic (2015-2017), and the chikungunya epidemic (2013-2014).

Mosquito Prevention & Eradication – Understanding Why Its So Important

As it gets warmer, we can only expect to encounter more and more mosquitos. Did you know that in 2020 there was an expected record amount of mosquitos in the eastern United States? Thanks to above average temperatures and precipitation, mosquito populations are now thriving in every state.

Mosquitos are drawn to the carbon dioxide that we exhale with each breath, making them very difficult to avoid. Plus, some types of mosquitos, like the black-and-white-striped Asian Tiger Mosquitos, are active at all hours of the day, already in the bright sun! While there are some preventative measures you can take, its recommended you contact an experienced pest control specialized to deal with a reoccurring mosquito problem.

You can protect yourself by covering up with long, thick clothing, and making sure your house has mosquito-proof window screens. Eliminating standing water on your character, like bird baths and empty pots, can prevent mosquitos from breeding in addition. You should also consider taking preventative measures such as signing up for Preventative Mosquito sets from Black Diamond.

As pandemic travel restrictions begin to ease, many people are looking forward to more local and international travel. Before doing so, its important to familiarize yourself with mosquito risks for the vicinity youre travelling to. Different locales have higher risks, and most mosquito-borne viruses nevertheless without vaccines or specific medicines. Some CDC pages such as the Travelers Health page and Disease Map are good resources. If you experience symptoms during or after travel such as a rash, fever, headache, or joint pain, you should proportion your travel history with your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Always avoid mosquito-exposure for a few weeks upon your return, as already if you without symptoms thoroughly, you can spread viruses like Zika or dengue to mosquitos at home.

If youve noticed a large mosquito population in your residence or backyard, despite your best efforts to stop them, its time to contact a pest control specialized that has experience eradicating (and already preventing) mosquitos. Black Diamonds Preventative Mosquito Service provides you with seven seasonally appropriate applications to your character – complete with complete warranty and tailored to your specific needs. Not only will you receive suggestions to help you avoid attracting mosquitoes to your character, but you will be able to enjoy being outside in your yard during some of the prettiest months of the year. For additional information, call 877-DEAD-BUG today.