Just to get this out of the way: mosquitoes are not worth eradicating on the face or the earth. They are food for many species of animals like fishes and birds. If the mosquitoes are killed off, then these animals would not have much food to eat.
But mosquitoes in our homes are not just annoying, they also spread diseases like dengue fever, Chikungunya, yellow fever, malaria, filariasis (the main cause of elephantiasis), West Nile virus, encephalitis, and many others. They buzz near your ears and it makes you go crazy. They ruin picnics and outdoor barbecues.
What Is The Most Dangerous Creature On Earth?
No, it is not the lions. It is not the sharks. Not the alligators. Forget about the bears. Tigers? Wolves? Hyenas? Cobras? Nope. They are too tame. Believe it or not, the answer is the tiny mosquitoes. Hands down winner! Millions of deaths worldwide are reported to have been caused by the diseases spread by these pests. During the two World Wars, there were probably just as many soldiers killed by the mosquitoes as those felled by bullets.
Habitat
They look for still waters in places like ditches, tree holes, sewage, septic tanks, non-chlorinated swimming pools, and wading pools, birdbaths, ponds, catch basins, tires, clogged gutters, buckets, flower pots, and any other junk that retains water. They can not thrive, however, on running water and water that is present for less than a week.
Control
As a control measure, deny mosquitoes of a place to develop. Drain ponds, lagoons, ditches, and all water containers both natural and man-made. Water containers at home should always be covered. Spraying insecticides can also be done, though this is a short and temporary solution. Insect repellants can be bought in the market, so many people resort to this as protection from mosquito bites. It is important to note, though, that these are just temporary control measures you can do. Mosquitoes are more clever than you think. They are capable of making decisions, have well-developed senses, and even have flavor preferences, so says researchers. Use repellents as your first line of defense against the mosquitoes.
What Science Has Been Doing
Scientists are working double-time to find solutions to the mosquito problem. They are fully aware of the millions of deaths annually and fundings have been made to beat the mosquitoes. Donors like Bill Gates have been funding their efforts. Unfortunately, the final solution will most probably take years still. While waiting for this solution to happen, why not call the folks at Go-Forth Home Services Company. If you are in Wilmington, NC, then your mosquito problems are as good as solved!
Why Go-Forth Home Services?
It is a family-owned, locally-operated extermination company that understands pest control since it has been around for 59 years now. They have highly skilled and well-trained professionals who have excellent experience in pest control. The company has a special team of technicians who can evaluate your homes or offices on the type of service that is just right for you.