Getting Rid of Mosquitoes Safely

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a mosquito infected with the Plasmodium parasite. Among the symptoms of this disease are high fevers, nausea, vomiting, and flu-like illness, and when not promptly treated, malaria can cause kidney failure, seizures, coma, and even death. Malaria cases are most common in tropical and subtropical countries, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,500 cases of malaria are reported in the United States each year.

As the head of your household, you need to ensure your family's protection against Plasmodium parasite-carrying mosquitoes by enlisting mosquito control specialists. There are two ways these companies control mosquitoes: barrier spray and automatic misting system. Barrier spray is effective at getting rid of mosquitoes on contact, while the dried residue can protect your surroundings and keep your family safe from disease-carrying mosquitoes for as long as 21 days.

Meanwhile, an automatic misting system uses spray nozzles that are designed to spray pesticides in a thin mist to eliminate mosquitoes. An automatic misting system can be set to spray for as long as 30 seconds and as often as four times a day. However, when you engage a mosquito control company, check if they use EPA-approved ingredients for their pesticides such as permethrin, pyrethrins, and piperonyl butoxide; avoid companies that use pesticides that contain high-risk ingredients like Borax and Imidacloprid.