Mosquito Repellents – Which Ones Work?

Another way you can protect your family is to use a good mosquito repellent. The best repellents will provide protection from bites for a long period of time from just one application. The University of Florida mosquito researchers tested the effectiveness of mosquito repellents based on the amount of time the product will continue to repel mosquitoes after one application to the skin. Details...

Mosquito Control

The Mosquito Threat
Mosquitoes can carry three very important mosquito-borne diseases that occur in Florida: Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), St. Louis encephalitis (SLE), and West Nile fever / encephalitis (WNV). All of these diseases are caused by viruses that are transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. In addition, mosquitoes can transmit heart worm in dogs.

Mosquito Trapping and Mosquito Misting Devices Don't Work
Mosquito trapping devices became popular a few years ago. Most trapping devices are based on generating carbon dioxide (CO2) to lure the mosquitoes to the device. Their popularity is based on marketing rather than performance. What do the researchers say about these devices? “There is no evidence at this time that mosquito traps can play a noticeable role in the decline of mosquito populations.” Details...

Misting systems have also become popular in recent years based primarily on marketing. A misting system emits a puff of pesticide fog based on a timer. Research says “Mosquito control misting systems... lack the human element that is critical for effective and environmentally proper mosquito control.” Details...

The Solution to a Mosquito Problem
The “human element” mentioned in the paragraph above refers to a pest control expert. Russ Frank, the owner and manager of Florida Bug Inspectors (FBI) has been solving pest control problems on a daily basis for over 25 years. He holds every major pest control certification. In short, he's an expert.

The mosquito control program used by FBI is based on Integrated Pest Management, and uses 2 proven strategies:
1) Prevention - Do everything possible to prevent an outbreak and,
2) If a problem occurs, interrupt the re-infestation cycle quickly to eliminate the problem

Protect Your Loved Ones
Join the thousands of satisfied customers who have trusted Russ to solve their pest control problems over the years. Protect your family from the threat of mosquitoes. Contact Russ or call 813-727-4758.

Advanced mosquito control services are offered to customers throughout Hillsborough and southern Pasco counties including the communities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City, Riverview, Ruskin, Lutz, Land o' Lakes, and Wesley Chapel.


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