Who We Are: Mosquito Squad of Southwest Michigan, Serving the Fenton, Michigan Area

Mosquito Squad of Southwest Michigan, Serving Fenton, Michigan

What are your plans for summer and fall? Do you plan on entertaining company in your yard? What about your children and pets? Do they use your yard? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you should consider tick and mosquito abatement in Fenton.

Mosquito Control in Fenton, Michigan

While you may not realize, there are bugs all through your yard, and some of them are just waiting to bite you, including mosquitoes. The itchy welts the bug causes are a nuisance, but the real trouble lies within the fact that these nuisances can carry disease.

In Michigan, the West Nile Virus is the more common issue spread by mosquitoes. You could be one of the fortunate ones that experience no symptoms. While being asymptomatic is common, you still have a risk of serious illness. Some people only experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headaches, and chills for a few days. For others, the symptoms linger on for months. In the more severe cases, the infection causes encephalitis -- swelling of the brain that can result in seizures or a coma.

Michigan mosquitoes also transmit eastern equine encephalitis. This virus may lead to brain swelling, seizures, and disorientation. Most commonly, it affects children under 15 as well as adults older than 50. It affects mammals, so horses, dogs, or cats that are outdoors could contact it as well. In rare cases, the illness is fatal.

Tick Control in Fenton, Michigan

Every state in the US has reported Lyme disease cases. In 2018 alone, there were over 250 cases reported in Michigan, alone. It's the most prevalent infection caused by ticks. Specifically, black-legged ticks cause spread the bacteria that causes Lyme. Once infected, you may notice erythema migrans -- the bull eye's rash that's a hallmark sign of Lyme. You might also experience flu-like symptoms, including fever, headaches, and chills. When you have no signs or miss them, the bacteria can spread to your joints and organs, leading to pain and various other issues throughout your life.

You could also contract Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Fenton. It tends to cause symptoms within the first few days of the tick bite, although some people won't have symptoms for weeks. The bacteria tend to cause fever and headaches. Some people have a rash that can cover their entire body. In the more severe cases, you could experience neurological symptoms that can be permanent. In serious cases, you could suffer from issues with your kidneys or neurological problems. A doctor can misdiagnose this illness since symptoms are similar to other issues, and not everyone develops the rash.

Part of backyard mosquito protection in Fenton also includes tick control.

NaturalMosquito Control in Fenton, Michigan

You don't have to choose between the environment and insect control. With Mosquito Squad, you can have both. While our standard treatment follows all safety regulations established by the state and local government, our natural mosquito protection is a bit different. Rather than a chemical, it controls pests using an essential oil that interferes with the survival and reproduction of mosquitoes.

Either type of treatment is safe for your pets, but you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're using a product that's good for the environment.

Why Mosquito Squad of Southwest Michigan

Where do we start? One of the main benefits of choosing our company is that we provide a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. With this guarantee, you have a written agreement that most of the mosquitoes and ticks will be out of your yard after your treatment. We do recommend you wait a bit after your treatment before passing judgment. If you're not satisfied, we encourage you to call us, and we'll make it right.

We should mention that our staff goes the distance. They're careful around your garden and make sure they mist enough to effectively get the insect infestation in your yard under control.

You're also getting a technician who understands pests and our products. Therefore, you'll get accurate answers to all of your questions.

If you're interested in reducing the number of pests in your yard, use our online contact form to schedule a visit. You may also reach us at 269-340-3580.