Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes transmit malaria throughout the world. Over 500 million people contract malaria each year and over 2 billion people carry the malaria parasite.
Identification
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Mosquitoes are small biting flies, with slender bodies and long beaks used to penetrate the skin
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Usually with black, white, or gray markings along the legs and body
2 wings that are long and narrow
Environment
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Breed in still, stagnant water
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Can be found in almost every type of landscape on earth except deserts and the arctic
Threats
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Can transmit a range of diseases through their bite including Zika Virus
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Most forms of encephalitis are borne by mosquitoes
Treatment
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Professional inspection and treatment is essential
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Must be dealt with at the breeding site
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Areas with stagnant water must be drained or treated with an IGR (IGRs will kill mosquitoes before they become adults)
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Adult mosquitoes can be dealt with via a residual spray applied to their daylight hiding places
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Ongoing maintenance throughout the mosquito season is critical March through October in Georgia
LOCATIONS
We have service centers throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina.
HOURS
Service Centers: M-F 7:30AM - 5PM
Customer Care: M-F 6:30AM - 5:30PM