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The threat of West Nile
virus is real, and so are other viruses mosquitoes
can carry.
Beyond mosquito repellent for protecting
you and your family, Bug Busters offers a mosquito
reduction program. Our focus is the reduction
of existing mosquito larvae developing in standing
water and managing them before they become breeding,
biting adults.
Bug Busters offers a dual approach to reducing
mosquito populations. The goal of our program
is to reduce the number of mosquitoes on your
property that may carry diseases such as West
Nile virus, encephalitis, dengue, malaria and
canine heartworm.
Unfortunately, not all of the mosquitoes you
encounter on your property originate there.
This means an ongoing treatment program is your
best option to help protect you and your family,
so you can continue to enjoy to the enjoy your
outdoor activities.
Mosquito Biology:
 Successful
mosquito management requires a knowledge of
where and how they develop. All mosquitoes pass
through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and
adult. The first three stages must have water
for development. The number of days from egg
to adult varies. Some mosquitoes can develop
from egg to adult in less than a week, or development
can be extended to several months, depending
on species and temperature.
In our area, there are two major groups of
mosquitoes, Culex sp. and Aedes sp. which have
markedly different egg-laying habits. The Culex
group lay their eggs on the surface of water.
The Aedes group deposit their eggs at the base
of vegetation near water, above the water line
in artificial containers or in tree holes that
hold water.
How do you know if mosquitoes
are carrying a disease?
It is impossible to tell. Personal precautions
such as store bought repellents are recommended.
Professional management methods include two
distinct control agents: adulticides, which
kill adult mosquitoes, and larvicides, which
prevent larval mosquitoes from becoming breeding,
biting adults.
How do the products
we use reduce mosquito populations?
We will treat the landscaping and foundation
around the property with a residual adulticide
to help reduce the population of mosquitoes
in their resting sites. When necessary, we will
treat mosquito breeding sites on the property
to help prevent mosquito larvae from developing
into adults.
Will treatments totally
eliminate the mosquitoes on my property?
While treatment is intended to help reduce the
mosquito population on your property, our program
will not totally eliminate mosquitoes. Bug Busters,
Mosquito Management Program is intended to help
reduce the breeding and resting sites of mosquitoes
around your property thus reducing, but not
eliminating the opportunity of being bitten
by mosquitoes.
The Bug Busters, Mosquito Management Program
is a proactive approach rather than a reactive
approach in the reduction of mosquito breeding
and resting sites.
Besides ponds and streams, where else do mosquitoes
breed?
- Over-watered landscaping
- Water gardens
- Bird baths
- Old tires
- Flower pots
- Tree holes
- Pool covers
- Urns
- Rain barrels
- Roof gutters
- Ornamental fountains
- Abandoned swimming pools
- Water troughs
- Retention ponds
- Any other water-holding receptacles, especially
after rainfall
Tips for avoiding mosquito
bites:
- Stay indoors during dawn, dusk and early
evening when mosquitoes are more likely to
bite.
- Wear light-colored clothing, plus long-sleeved
shirts and long pants for extra protection.
- Use personal repellents on skin and clothing.
- Protect your dog or cat with a product made
especially for pets that repels mosquitoes.
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