At Willis Family Pest Control, we understand the importance of protecting your family and home from the dangers of mosquitoes and ticks. These pests can carry serious diseases like Lyme disease and Zika virus, which is why it’s so important to keep them at bay.

Our mosquito and tick control service is designed to keep your outdoor spaces safe and enjoyable. We use a variety of methods to eliminate these pests, including broadcast spraying, which is a safe and effective way to reduce the mosquito and tick population around your home.

Our treatments are safe for children and pets to play outside without worrying about the dangers of pests. We believe in treating the exterior of your home without killing any bushes, trees, shrubs, or pollinators, so you can feel good about the work we’re doing.

We provide treatment every 3 weeks to keep your mosquito and tick population under control, so you don’t have to worry about constantly searching for bug-repellent sprays. Our team is dedicated to providing the best service possible, so you can enjoy your outdoor spaces without any concerns.

If you’re interested in our mosquito and tick control service, don’t hesitate to contact Willis Family Pest Control. Our team is ready to help protect your home and family from these dangerous pests.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about mosquito and tick treatment.

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. The most common symptoms of Lyme disease are fever, fatigue, and a rash, although these symptoms can vary widely from person to person.

Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are often similar to those of other illnesses, and the tick bite that transmitted the disease may not be noticed. If left untreated, Lyme disease can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system and cause more serious complications.

Lyme disease is most commonly found in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It can be effectively treated with antibiotics, but early diagnosis and treatment are important for the best outcome. To prevent Lyme disease, it is important to take precautions when spending time in areas where ticks are common, such as wearing long sleeves and pants and using insect repellents.

Pest control can play a role in preventing the transmission of Lyme disease by reducing the population of ticks that can carry the disease. Ticks are small, blood-sucking insects that are commonly found in wooded or grassy areas. They attach themselves to humans and animals and feed on their blood, which is how they transmit diseases like Lyme disease.

To prevent Lyme disease, it is important to reduce the number of ticks in the area where you live or work. This can be done through a variety of pest control methods, such as:

  1. Landscaping: Maintaining a well-manicured lawn and removing tall grass and brush can help reduce the number of ticks in your yard.
  2. Chemical treatments: Pesticides and other chemicals can be used to kill ticks on contact. These treatments can be applied by a pest control professional or you can use them yourself.
  3. Traps: Ticks can be trapped and removed from an area using a variety of traps and lures.
  4. Personal protection: Wearing long sleeves and pants and using insect repellents can help prevent tick bites when you are in areas where ticks are common.

By using a combination of these methods, you can reduce the risk of tick bites and the transmission of Lyme disease. If you are concerned about the risk of Lyme disease in your area, it is a good idea to consult with Willis Family Pest Control to determine the best approach for protecting your home and family.

Zika virus is a viral illness transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. It was first identified in 1947 in Uganda and was largely unknown until a major outbreak occurred in Brazil in 2015.

The most common symptoms of Zika virus infection are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). These symptoms are generally mild and typically last for several days to a week. Most people infected with Zika virus do not develop any symptoms, but the virus can cause serious complications in certain groups of people, such as pregnant women and their fetuses.

In pregnant women, Zika virus infection has been linked to a range of serious birth defects, including microcephaly (a condition in which a baby is born with an abnormally small head and brain). The virus can also cause neurological disorders in adults, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can result in temporary paralysis.

Zika virus is primarily found in tropical regions of the world, but it has also been reported in other areas with a high population of the Aedes mosquito, which is the primary vector for the virus. There is no specific treatment for Zika virus infection, but most people recover within a week. The best way to prevent Zika virus infection is to protect yourself from mosquito bites by using insect repellents and wearing long sleeves and pants.

Pest control can play a role in preventing the transmission of Zika virus by reducing the population of mosquitoes that can carry the disease. Mosquitoes are small, flying insects that are known to transmit a variety of diseases, including Zika virus.

To prevent the transmission of Zika virus through mosquitoes, it is important to reduce the number of mosquitoes in the area where you live or work. This can be done through a variety of pest control methods, such as:

  1. Source reduction: Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so eliminating sources of standing water, such as old tires or buckets, can help reduce the mosquito population.
  2. Chemical treatments: Pesticides and other chemicals can be used to kill mosquitoes on contact. These treatments can be applied by a pest control professional or you can use them yourself.
  3. Traps: Mosquitoes can be trapped and removed from an area using a variety of traps and lures.
  4. Personal protection: Wearing long sleeves and pants and using insect repellents can help prevent mosquito bites when you are in areas where mosquitoes are common.

By using a combination of these methods, you can reduce the risk of mosquito bites and the transmission of Zika virus. If you are concerned about the risk of Zika virus in your area, it is a good idea to consult with Willis Family Pest Control to determine the best approach for protecting your home and family.