Portland, CT, Mosquito Control and Portland, CT Tick Control

Ticks and mosquitoes are frustrating pests that can wreak havoc on your outdoor time in the warmer months. Turn to Mosquito Squad in Portland, CT, to help protect you, your family, and your pets against itchiness, illness, and more. 

Mosquito Control in Portland, CT

Mosquitoes are common pests in the Portland area as well as across the country and are also dangerous carriers of various illnesses and diseases such as West Nile, Zika virus, malaria, encephalitis, heartworms, and tapeworms. The bacterial, viral, and parasitic illnesses passed on by mosquitoes can negatively impact your household via your own body, those of your children, or even your pets. Annually, thousands of Americans fall ill due to mosquito-borne illness– and mosquitoes are not known as the most dangerous insects in the world for no reason. Some of these diseases can stick around chronically or prove fatal in the worst cases. 

Mosquito Squad in Portland offers a traditional barrier treatment blend developed in 2005 as well as a natural ingredient-based barrier treatment that helps protect against mosquitoes and ticks at the same time. The barrier treatment reduces up to 80-90% of mosquito populations in a treated area and are effective for up to 21 days. We are proud to offer the choice between traditional and natural barrier sprays to our customers.

Mosquito-Borne Illness in Humans

Unfortunately, contracting a serious illness is a very real risk each time you are bitten by mosquitoes. West Nile Virus is a commonly spread illness originating from Uganda that causes flu-like symptoms, including fever, headaches, and body aches. Symptoms can progress to have more severe physiological effects on humans, like disorientation, muscle weakness, and neck stiffness. Encephalitis is a dangerous viral infection spread by mosquitoes that results in inflammation of the brain and can affect the entire central nervous system. Though less common, parasites like tapeworms are also a very real possibility for humans following a seemingly harmless mosquito bite, and symptoms may not show for some time. 

Portland mosquito control methods aim to reduce the likelihood of any one of these diseases coming into your household.

Mosquito-Borne Illness in Pets

Mosquitoes unfortunately swarm our pets frequently, as pets spend great deals of time outdoors and on insect-level. Unfortunately, some viruses, bacterial infections, and most parasitic infections can be fatal for canine and feline companions if not caught soon enough. Heartworms, for example, are parasites for which there is no known cure in felines. 

Symptoms to look out for in your pets that could be indicative of a mosquito-borne viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection include:

• Diarrhea
• Coughing
• Fatigue
• Weight loss and/or refusal to eat
• Swelling in the abdomen or legs
• Tremors; muscle spasms
• Difficulty walking
• Seizures

Mosquito Squad’s mosquito control treatments significantly reduce the likelihood of you or your pets contracting potentially life-threatening illnesses from simply going outdoors to play and relax. We also recommend talking to your veterinarian for advice on the best preventative measures for your pet.

Tick Control in Portland, CT

Mosquito Squad offers Portland tick control that is effective for up to 21 days. During the months of the year when the ground temperature is consistently above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, there is a chance for tick activity, which means there is an increased risk of contracting a tick-borne disease. 

Ticks will victimize humans and animals alike, spreading disease from host to host–yes, this can mean from animal to human or vice versa. There is good news, though–only a few tick species are known to have the capability to transmit disease to humans. In the Northeastern US, the tick species of most concern are the blacklegged tick (also known as the “deer tick”), the Lone Star tick, and the dog tick. Reducing tick-related issues starts with you making changes at home and our team can offer support to minimize ticks around your property.

Tick-Borne Disease in Humans

Lyme Disease is a very common illness spread by the blacklegged tick, or “deer tick.” This is an illness that affects both humans and animals and can cause a long list of undesirable symptoms. In fact, Lyme Disease affects more than 475,000 Americans annually. Early symptoms of Lyme Disease can include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Fatigue 
• Muscle and joint pain and aches
• Swollen lymph nodes or rash

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Southern-Tick Associated Rash Illness, and Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) are among many diseases transmitted by local tick species. 

Tick-Borne Illness in Pets

Our pets are equally at risk for life-threatening diseases transmitted from the brown dog tick, Lone Star tick, and blacklegged “deer” ticks. Of these, the most common is Lyme Disease, characterized by fever, lameness, joint pain, and lethargy in canines. If left untreated, Lyme can progress to fatal kidney disease. Canine Ehrlichiosis, spread by the blacklegged “deer” tick is another serious illness that can affect pets long-term. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever affects both dogs and humans and is spread commonly by the American dog tick, Rocky Mountain wood tick, and the locally common brown deer tick.

Mosquito and Tick Control in Portland, CT

Contact Mosquito Squad to deploy Portland tick control via our barrier treatment or add-on tick control measures. This is a responsible measure toward comprehensive protection of all family members, including the four-legged ones, against life-changing diseases carried by these blood-sucking parasites.