Pest control referrals, Augusta, Georgia
Mosquito control in Augusta, Georgia
Georgia has more than 60 mosquito species. A warm, wet town beside the Savannah River gives them plenty of chances, and a saucer of rainwater is enough to get started.
Call (706) 538-9714Calls answered: early morning to late evening
How to recognise a mosquito problem at home
You likely know the bite. Only females bite, since they need blood to produce eggs. The Asian tiger mosquito is easy to pick out, with distinct black and white legs where most others are a dull brown.
Adults rest in shaded, wind-protected spots with thick growth: low ground cover, tall grass and shrubs near the house. If you're getting bitten at the back door, there's a good chance they're breeding close by.
Sources: UGA Extension B1412 and Circular 782.
Why mosquitoes do so well in Augusta, Georgia
Mosquitoes need standing water to develop. Around a house in Augusta, Georgia, that can be very little water: a clogged gutter, a bucket or a plant saucer.
A few minutes with a hose or a broom can do more than you'd expect. Empty anything holding water, and keep gutters clear.
Source: UGA Extension pest guide B1412.
What a yard mosquito visit usually involves
A company normally starts by walking the yard, finding breeding spots and resting places. Treatment often targets the shrubs and shaded areas where adults rest, and may be repeated through the warm months.
Ask how often they come, what they use, how long to stay out of the treated yard, and how they handle flowering plants and any water features or fish.
When to call
Call when you've cleared the standing water you can find and you're still being bitten, or when you have an event coming up and want the yard treated first.
Mosquitoes: common questions
Is one treatment enough?
Usually it isn't for a whole season. Ask the company how long it expects a treatment to last and whether a repeat schedule makes sense.
Does the same number cover fleas?
Yes. Fleas have their own page here.
What can I do before anyone comes?
Empty anything that holds water, clear the gutters, and trim thick growth near doors and seating.
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