Mosquito Control

Why Mosquito Control

With its humid continental climate, Iowa gets a break from mosquito activity during its harsh, snowy winters. When spring weather finally arrives in early April, the mosquitoes return with a vengeance. These pesky pests interfere with picnics, barbecues, and other fun outdoor activities. To fully enjoy the warm weather, residents turn to the Des Moines mosquito control experts at Pro-Staff.

We have multiple options for mosquito treatments, from the conventional fogging system to sprayless options like the In2Care system. With the help of our highly trained technicians, you can be sure your home or business will be mosquito-free. 

Dangers Mosquitoes Present

Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they can be dangerous. While tropical diseases like malaria and dengue fever aren’t often encountered in Iowa, our local mosquitoes can spread plenty of serious diseases.

• West Nile Virus: A mosquito-borne disease that’s reported in Iowa annually. In rare cases, it can lead to serious complications like encephalitis or meningitis.
• La Crosse Encephalitis: This illness can cause flu-like symptoms in some people, and a severe disease in others. For the latter group, symptoms can include seizures, coma, and paralysis.
• Saint Louis Encephalitis: Most people with this illness have no symptoms, while others can experience encephalitis. Long-term disability or even death can result in severe cases

How Pro-Staff Does Mosquito Control

While mosquito control is essential, it’s not a simple matter. The type of mosquito that’s causing problems must be identified. Then, an appropriate treatment plan for that variety of mosquito must be implemented. 

Pro-Staff has been providing top-quality pest control services since 1995 and has the necessary expertise for any mosquito control job. Put us on your home team, and we’ll keep your home or business pest-free. 

Some of the recommendations your Pro-Staff technician could make for Des Moines mosquito control include:

• Eliminating Standing Water: Many types of mosquitoes need standing water to breed. Sources of standing water on your property allow mosquito populations to increase. To control these pests, standing water must be eliminated. Our technicians use their training and expertise to locate hidden sources of standing water. These sources may include birdbaths, old tires, flower pots, trash cans, and vases, along with often-overlooked areas like debris that holds water or low areas of the property where puddles form.
• Eliminating Mosquito Hiding Spots: Mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn. During the daylight hours, they hide in dark, humid places. These could include anywhere from thick foliage to the undersides of your patio furniture. Depending on your property’s unique conditions, these areas may need to be treated with insecticides.
• Keeping Mosquitoes Outdoors: While mosquitoes are often thought of as an outdoor-only pest, they can sometimes come indoors. Identifying and sealing mosquito entry points is a key way to stop this problem. Some possible recommendations could include installing or replacing screens on your windows and doors or repairing cracks in your home’s foundation.

Put Pro-Staff on Your Mosquito Control Home Team

Controlling mosquitoes on your property allows you to get outside and enjoy Iowa’s warmer months. It also helps you keep both you and your family safe from the dangerous diseases these pests can spread. To start controlling mosquitoes using proven mosquito control methods, call the Des Moines mosquito control experts at Pro-Staff today.