Mosquitoes are more than just flying nuisances that have a taste for our blood. They are also vectors for numerous diseases that they can transmit to us through their saliva that they inject in every bite. Contrary to popular belief, mosquitoes do not insert the blood of their previous host into the current one. But as much as a relief as that is, their saliva is not the cleanest substance either. When a mosquito feeds on an infected mammal, they will then carry those harmful pathogens in their gut until they can transfer it to their next host through the mosquito’s saliva. Since these diseases are all blood-borne, they need the consumed blood in the mosquito’s body in order to reproduce. 

Modern medicine has worked wonders in decreasing the number of fatal mosquito-transmitted disease cases every year, but that does not make them any less dangerous to humans. The symptoms of these diseases can be pretty serious, depending on the overall health of the individual and the amount of time they go without treatment. Some of the most common diseases are malaria, Zika virus, West Nile virus, dengue, and yellow fever. Each one has its own specific symptoms, but the overall trend is a combination of flu-like effects and body aches. Not every mosquito is carrying a disease, but it is not worth the risk to leave any kind of mosquito issue in your yard untreated. If you or anyone in your family begins to feel ill after receiving a mosquito bite, please seek medical attention immediately. 

The most efficient way to protect your Florissant household from these pests is to receive effective and thorough treatments from trained professionals. Our knowledgeable Pointe Pest Control technicians create a customized treatment plan for every client, as we believe that pest control should not be a generalized process. We inspect the property for all signs of mosquito activity before determining the most efficient treatments to use for the specific problem at hand, and we guarantee that we will keep your home mosquito-free long after the service ends. Contact us today for more information on our attentive mosquito control services and to learn about the Pointe Difference in Florissant mosquito control!