The Ins and Outs of Mosquitoes

What’s all the irritation about? Well, if you live or are visiting a humid and wet environment, truth be told, anywhere except in areas that are permanently frozen, mosquitoes have the potential for infringing upon your daily activities.

 

But, do not surrender yourself over to these blood-sucking pests so quickly. It might surprise you, but knowing a thing or two about their life-cycle can help. According to the EPA, having a basic familiarity of the different stages of the mosquito’s life will help you prevent mosquitoes around your home and help you figure out prevention methods and how and what insecticides to use.

 

The egg hatches when exposed to water. This is why areas around standing water, ponds, bird baths, kiddy pools, are just incubators for the troublesome insect. Flood water due to heavy rains also offers perfect breeding grounds for these treacherous terrors of the skin. Larvae are the next stage and they live in water. They molt several times; most species surface to breathe air. 

 

The Pupa does not feed; the stage just before emerging as adults. And finally, the adult – the final stage in the life cycle that emerges out of the water and feeds on the blood of humans and other animals.

 

Only the female bites and once she has ingested her bloody meal it’s time to lay eggs. She will lay her eggs directly on or near water, soil and at the base of some plants in places that may fill with water. The eggs can survive dry conditions for a few months.

 

It’s all in the diet. Sugars are a thing to avoid eating. Both adult male and female mosquitoes feed on sugars from plants and other insects.  The female feeds on blood meals for egg development. If you ever been in a situation when you are standing side by side with another person but you are the lucky one getting bombarded with bites; most likely your blood is just that much sweeter. Maybe save the deserts for inside enjoyment.

 

Mosquitoes are not only frustrating but they are deadly as well. And many foreign species of mosquitoes are here by international flight traffic. One does not need to be an alarmist, just stay aware of your surroundings and if you venture into the great outdoors, dress appropriately to limit your skin exposure.  

 

We hope you are furnished with more information on mosquito breeding habits, their environment, and how to use the most effective ways to get rid of these pests. Please note, eliminating standing and stagnant water will lead you on the best path towards achieving a mosquito-free environment. 

Introducing Mosquito 3-in-1 Killer and Repellent with Lawn and Garden Hose End Spray 32 OZ Jug

 

The Tiki torches are lit, and dust is settling in. Family and friends are gathered on the garden patio enjoying munches and spirits on this late spring evening. As the sun dips below the horizon, a warm breeze blows in a few uninvited guests. And then a full-on assault from an army of mosquitoes takes place, disrupting the festivities altogether.

 

You rummage through the storage cabinets to find whatever tool is available to combat the carnage that wreaked havoc on the evening. Lying in wait from last season, are a collection of poisonous aerosol-canned cocktails full to the brim with chemical toxins that leave behind noxious odors that make it unpleasant for anyone to breathe in.

 

The EcoRaider 3-in-1 spray; an all-natural mosquito spray does away with the hassle and danger. No need to inhale chemical products, EcoRaider comes with a reputable stamp of approval from Rutgers University Center as the perfect alternative product.

 

One always must be mindful when spraying chemicals to avoid direct contact with plant life and make sure you’re adhering to pet safety; an arduous process. EcoRaider eliminates all that.

 

EcoRaider; effectively controls and repels the mosquitoes- it is made from botanical insecticidal compounds that are naturally produced by aromatic plants. The Mosquito Killer effectively;

 

•    Acts as a mosquito repellent and can be sprayed on clothing and body.

•    Kills the mosquitoes 100% on contact. It can be applied as protection and perimeter treatment.

 

The 3-in-1 spray has a very pleasant citrus smell that doesn’t intrude on the senses and allows for both indoor and outdoor utility. In addition,

 

•    The 3-in-1 solution is effective in standing water, stagnant ponds and rainwater, where mosquitoes linger.

•    It kills larvae and has a residual for up to 2-weeks.

•    It fights off both Asian Tiger and Yellow Fever mosquitoes.

The 3-in-1 comes equipped with a garden hose for more user-friendly application. And the 3-in-1 treatment will absolve all use of special netting that you use to protect your plants and vegetables.

 

There is no better way to treat your home and garden then a using EcoRaider Mosquito 3-in-1 biodegradable formula; it’ll keep the pests away from the food and fun in an environmentally safe way.

Bed bug Scars Leads to Million-Dollar Settlement

A California family is awarded 1.6 million dollars in a victory over an Inglewood apartment complex that failed to adhere to proper procedures in eradicating a several months-long bed bug infestation.

 

The family had two young children, the infant daughter who slept in the crib, and a toddler. Both children were victims of excessive bug bites. The 3-year old was in such a state of discomfort that he scratched himself constantly causing scars that still exist today; 6 years after the bed bug ordeal.

 

What happened next? The family alerted the management of the apartment complex once the bite diagnosis was confirmed as bed bugs. Once alerted, the management team at Kahala Islander Apartments instructed Mrs. Martinez to immediately throw her furniture away. The next step the apartment complex took was to treat the infestation with chemicals. Use of toxic chemicals unfortunately, is often the default method used when treating for bed bugs.

 

With no furniture and no other place to stay, the family was forced to sleep on the chemical-treated floors of the apartment once it was safe to re-enter the home.

 

It did not take long for the insects to return and biting to begin again. Like in most cases, treating a bed bug infestation is challenging and often requires repeated applications or routine maintenance to make sure that the entire population is wiped out.

 

If only the family or the hired pest control company was are aware of EcoRaider. To integrate natural product like EcoRaider, eliminates the need for evacuation of any kind. Leaving your home is a hassle but with young babes to care for, this creates more of a situation.

EcoRaider’s customer service team accurately points out what the EPA regulation allows. For example, it is not necessary to discard salvageable furniture because it can be treated. Laid out in EcoRaider’s step-by-step instruction plan are explicit details on how to go about applying the spray to furniture, i.e. beds, clothing, and linens.

 

Think about the sleeplessness, the anxiety, humiliation, shame that followed in the weeks and months ahead that would permit this small family of four the largest monetary sum in such a case. Now, six years after the ordeal, the court wisely granted this family some piece of mind.

Though this is extraordinary outcome, such human interest stories are important to illuminate because the content is so relatable. Insect and vermin infestations are common problems among millions of Americans households. It is important to know why certain treatments are not always effective.

 

Resistance to certain insecticides is the main cause behind persistent infestations. Rotation of chemicals and substituting insecticides routinely will combat resistance problems. Also, it is important to read and follow the label instructions carefully to verify that the ingredients differ from recent treatments.

 

EcoRaider can be used as a standalone treatment or as part of a rotation program to control resistant bedbug strains while avoiding further resistance programs.

 

It is a botanical based insecticide that attacks receptors that do not exist in vertebrates. It does not contain any synthetic compounds that bedbugs have demonstrated resistance to.

 

Virag, the family’s attorney and who specializes in bedbug litigation through his firm, says he hopes the verdict sends a wake-up call to other management companies when it comes to being proactive—rather than reactive—when responding to bedbug complaints from tenants.

 

Incorporating EcoRaider into the bug treatment rotation will cut the need to follow the foolish advice of discarding household items. Doing this can cause others problems like financial distress and agitate physical discomfort in the home.

 

EcoRaider is also a safe, non-toxic alternative used by pest control companies that allow families access to the home while spraying is taking place and there is no need to relocate.

 

We can only hope the mismanagement shown on part by the owners of Kahala Islander complex, along with thousands of other low-income apartment dwellings will learn from this punishment, and incorporate tested and safer methods for eliminating parasitic insect infestations.

 

Source: People.com California Family Gets $1.6 Million after 3-Year-Old Is Scarred by Bedbug Bites