Mosquitoes aren't only a nuisance that makes you itch or leads you to slap at your ears. They also put a damper on your trips down to the lake, cut picnics short, and sneak into your house. They carry dangerous diseases that can affect you, your family, and your pets. Their maturation life cycle are swift. Depending on which one of over 3,500 confirmed species of mosquitoes they are, its lifecycle can go from an egg to an adult in as little as four days, or in rare cases, up to a month.

This pest goes through four stages. Eggs are laid after a female mosquito has had a blood meal. They'll lay their eggs directly onto stagnant water, so be mindful of birdbaths and your pool. After the eggs hatch, they are in the larval stage. These larvae live in the water, will molt several times, and most species have to surface for air. Once the larva enters the pupal stage, it no longer feeds but still lives in the water. After that, it is fully grown and ready to carry about its annoying and damaging business.

Mosquito-borne diseases are the cause of millions of deaths annually. They can carry a host of diseases, and all it takes for these diseases to spread is a bite from an infected mosquito. Some of the different diseases you can contract via mosquito bite are; Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus, malaria, and dengue. One of the mosquito-borne diseases that has stepped into the limelight is the Zika virus. Aedes Mosquitoes, which are day-hunters, transmit the Zika virus. Zika has been linked to pregnancy complications, including congenital disabilities and even miscarriages. If you have dogs or cats, you should have another concern about mosquitoes: they carry heartworm. Protect your family and pets by hiring a professional to eradicate these pests for you.

Females are the only sex that bite. They hone in on their prey by sensing body odors, temperature, and carbon dioxide. After they bite, they penetrate the skin with two tubes. One will inject an enzyme that will make your blood clot; the other tube is used to suck blood from their victims. The blood is used as a source of protein for the eggs they lay after biting you.

They can be difficult to get rid of and one of the most challenging pests. Mosquito control is rarely a successful DIY project. Our team at Walter Salazar Pest Control will help you protect your family. We will use state-of-the-art techniques to give you the peace of mind you deserve while guaranteeing the highest quality and top-notch customer service. Contact us today for a free estimate.