Beat the Mosquito Heat! 🌞

Don't let mosquito bites ruin your summer plans, we have the ultimate guide to beat the mosquito heat. 

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In the San Gabriel Valley, mosquitoes love the summer just as much as we do. But when they bite us, they bring more than just an itch- they give us dangerous diseases.

Every year, the Los Angeles County Deptartment of Public Health confirms numerous West Nile virus cases, including deaths. Throughout California, invasive mosquitoes, called Aedes mosquitoes, are infesting new neighborhoods and they are capable of spreading diseases like Dengue, Malaria, and Zika.

This Summer, put down that over-the-counter spray can. Killing a few flying mosquitoes is only a temporary, short-term band-aid. Even professional vector control agencies, like us consider widespread chemical spraying for adult mosquitoes a last resort.

The real mosquito solution starts with you.

Beat the Mosquito Heat with These Tips

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Always apply repellent when you are outdoors.
  • Tip 'n Toss, Show them who's boss! - You know mosquitoes can turn from egg to adult in a week. So eliminate stagnant water weekly in and around the home. Don't forget to keep your pool clean and maintained! 
  • Repel, Don't Swell - Apply repellent to exposed skin to stop mosquito bites. Use and 1 of these 4 EPA and CDC recommended effective ingredients: 
    • Picaridin
    • DEET
    • Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus 
    • IR3535
  • Educate friends, neighbors and family - We challenge you to educate at least two more people about mosquitoes. The more we understand that mosquito control is a hared responsibility, the more healthy our communities will be! 

Dump and Drain After the Rain 

Leftover rainwater from this year’s storms can collect in the oddest places and make our yards a micro mosquito habitat. Certain plants, containers, and other sources can hold rainwater that will bring you bites and Summertime sadness. Remember to dump and drain stagnant water from your home after every rain event.

Learn more about mosquito solutions

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