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If you follow the news, you’ve probably seen headlines about “Brood X,” the massive cicada population soon to arrive in many midwestern and southeastern states including Kentucky. Awakening from dormancy for the first time in 17 years, Brood X will certainly be a memorable phenomenon.

If you’re afraid of cicadas, think again. Despite their unnerving appearance and deafening mating call, cicadas pose no risk to humans. They don’t bite, sting, or spread any diseases. They are actually quite beneficial for the environment: they prune trees, aerate the soil, supply nitrogen to growing plants, and provide sustenance for many insectivorous animals. Their presence may be annoying, but they’re not harmful.

An insect you should be afraid of, on the other hand, is the mosquito. Unlike cicadas, mosquitos leave itchy, unpleasant bites and spread dangerous pathogens to humans. In fact, mosquitos are often considered the deadliest animal on the planet, responsible for over a million malaria-caused deaths each year. Besides malaria, mosquitos also spread Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, Dengue, and many more diseases. According to the CDC, global disease epidemics from mosquito-spread viruses are on the rise, such as the Zika epidemic (2015-2017), and the chikungunya epidemic (2013-2014).

Mosquito Prevention & Eradication – Understanding Why It’s So Important

As it gets warmer, we can only expect to encounter more and more mosquitos. Did you know that in 2020 there was an anticipated record amount of mosquitos in the eastern United States? Thanks to above average temperatures and precipitation, mosquito populations are now thriving in every state.

Mosquitos are drawn to the carbon dioxide that we exhale with each breath, making them very difficult to avoid. Plus, some types of mosquitos, like the black-and-white-striped Asian Tiger Mosquitos, are active at all hours of the day, even in the bright sun! While there are some preventative measures you can take, it’s recommended you contact an experienced pest control professional to deal with a reoccurring mosquito problem.

You can protect yourself by covering up with long, thick clothing, and making sure your house has mosquito-proof window screens. Eliminating standing water on your property, like bird baths and empty pots, can prevent mosquitos from breeding as well. You should also consider taking preventative measures such as signing up for Preventative Mosquito Services from Black Diamond.

As pandemic travel restrictions begin to ease, many people are looking forward to more local and international travel. Before doing so, it’s important to familiarize yourself with mosquito risks for the region you’re travelling to. Different locales have higher risks, and most mosquito-borne viruses still lack vaccines or specific medicines. Some CDC pages such as the Traveler’s Health page and Disease Map are good resources. If you experience symptoms during or after travel such as a rash, fever, headache, or joint pain, you should share your travel history with your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Always avoid mosquito-exposure for a few weeks upon your return, as even if you lack symptoms entirely, you can spread viruses like Zika or dengue to mosquitos at home.

If you’ve noticed a large mosquito population in your residence or backyard, despite your best efforts to stop them, it’s time to contact a pest control professional that has experience eradicating (and even preventing) mosquitos. Black Diamond’s Preventative Mosquito Service provides you with seven seasonally appropriate applications to your property – complete with full warranty and tailored to your specific needs. Not only will you receive suggestions to help you avoid attracting mosquitoes to your property, but you will be able to enjoy being outside in your yard during some of the prettiest months of the year. For additional information, call 877-DEAD-BUG today.

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Source by David Chapman