Just the thought of mosquitoes is enough to ruin a perfectly enjoyable camping trip or a nice day outside. However, mosquitoes pose more of a threat than just the itchiness of a bite now and then. Here are a few reasons why mosquito control is important to you, and needs to be addressed as quickly as possible.
Mosquitoes Are a Nuisance
Let’s start with the obvious: mosquitoes are simply no fun. Wherever they go, they are a constant source of annoyance. Nobody wants to spend the next week after a day outside scratching those pesky bumps all over their body. The aggravating nature of mosquitoes leads into the next, and more serious reason for instituting mosquito control.
Mosquitoes Affect the Economy
When mosquitoes become a problem in an area, they can actually cause real estate values to drop. No one wants to be constantly worried about mosquitoes and the health problems they pose, so they are less likely to move to an area infested by them. This same principle goes for tourism: who wants to vacation in a mosquito infested area? Mosquitoes can also negatively impact the health of local livestock, which can in turn affect the health of the local economy.
Mosquitoes Are a Public Health Risk
Mosquitoes are famous for being the transmitters of infectious diseases. As they travel from host to host, they can pick up and transmit all kinds of diseases, including West Nile virus, yellow fever, or Zika virus, just to name a few. Luckily, these diseases are very rare, but they can prove fatal when they surface.
What Can Be Done?
As a homeowner, one of the most important steps to take in eliminating mosquitos is to remove any standing water. However, source control is not enough to combat this serious problem. Talk to the experts at Consolidated Pest Control to discuss the best way to fix your mosquito problem.
