BBQs, Backyards, Events, and Party Crashers

Warning! If you are planning an outdoor event, whether that be a family BBQ or an outdoor wedding reception or birthday bash, there is one guest you don’t want crashing your party: mosquitoes! They never travel alone and there are over 50 known species of mosquitoes in Massachusetts.

Mosquitoes can ruin an outdoor event faster than an even an unexpected rain shower. Why? Because, at least with rain, you can prepare in advance and have a tent set up and continue on with the dancing. With mosquitoes though, there is seemingly little relief from the buzz, itch, and bite. This especially holds true if your area is plagued with the Asian Tiger mosquitoes.

Unlike our standard mosquitoes which feed primarily from dusk till dawn, Asian Tiger mosquitoes are voracious daytime feeders. Hungry and rapid breeders, one bug can easily reproduce itself 3,000 times. That is just one mosquito reproducing in a single season!

Mosquitoes, are intense blood suckers. Their bites leave nasty welts on your arms, neck, face, and legs. Mosquitoes are vectors for many diseases, such as West Nile Virus (WNV), chikungunya, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Essex county mosquito control methods vary from home remedies, over-the-counter concoctions, and professional treatment programs. At Mosquito Squad of the North Shore, we recommend our seasonal barrier treatment. This effectively treats your entire yard and landscape for three blissful weeks between applications. It makes it the perfect accompaniment to an outdoor event: it doesn’t wash away and will last up to 21 days!

By using a barrier treatment before your event, you are able to do all the prep work needed, without suffering from the ill-effects of mosquitoes while you set up for your grand fête. This is regardless, whether that event is a gathering of eight or 150. Our EPA-registered barrier treatment effectively reduces 85% – 90% of all adult mosquitoes (and ticks) throughout your entire landscape, from your home’s perimeter to the very edge of your property. We offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, because we are completely confident that you will pleased with the results.

This week is National Mosquito Awareness Week. To learn more about Essex county mosquito control, or to schedule your free consultation for your home throughout the entire North Shore region, you can contact us now.