“April showers bring May flowers.” Right? More like April showers bring mosquitoes. Given the large amount of rain we’ve seen during the month of April, we’re betting May is sure to have more than a few mosquitoes causing big problems for homeowners.
Try these simple tips today to help lower the mosquito population around your home, and remember to call a professional if these biting pests have you and your family running inside for cover.
“All a mosquito needs is a temperature of above 40 degrees to survive, and this year has been so interesting with a lack of winter. Mosquito season has definitely started earlier.” — Todd Phillips, Buckhead Atlanta Service Center Manager
It takes just 10 to 14 days after a rain shower for mosquitoes to re-populate — so quickly eliminating any standing water on your property is a must. Shortly after a rainy day is the ideal time to have your home treated by a professional as well. If pesky mosquitoes have already made your home their own, give Arrow Exterminators a call to discuss how our Seasonal Mosquito Control (and our Special Event Service Control for all your backyard parties and barbecues) can have you and your family enjoying the outdoors all summer long.
Did you know one of the most important types of pest control you can get for your home happens before it’s technically even yours? No, that isn’t a trick question. We’re talking about a pest inspection for homebuyers, and skipping it could lead to unpleasant surprises after move-in day. Between home inspections, paperwork, negotiations, and …
The secretive behavior of termites and other wood destroy- ing organisms make them difficult to detect, even under the best of circumstances. A home represents the single largest investment that most people make in their lifetimes and investing in termite and other wood destroying organism protection is one of the most important decisions you can …
Ah, summer. Sunshine, cookouts, hikes, beach days… and bugs. Lots of bugs. If you’ve ever spent more than five minutes outside and come back covered in itchy welts, you already know why bug spray is a summer essential. But have you ever stopped to wonder, “How does bug spray work?” It’s easy to chalk it …
