How do I get rid of mosquitos in my Atlanta Yard

When it comes to the types of mosquitoes in Georgia, here are the kinds you may encounter:

• Culex mosquitoes: Found in most US states, including Georgia, Culex mosquitoes are most active during dawn and dusk. They’re also common carriers of the West Nile virus.
• Aedes mosquitoes: Also called Asian tiger mosquitoes, Aedes mosquitoes have a reputation for carrying the Zika virus and are especially common in southern states like Georgia.
• Anopheles mosquitoes: Similar to Culex mosquitoes, you can find Anopheles mosquitoes in almost every state, and they’re more active during the early morning and late evening hours. These mosquitoes can even pose a threat to animals as they’re capable of transmitting heartworms to dogs or livestock. What do mosquitoes look like? Most mosquito types tend to look very similar with narrow, oval-shaped bodies, gray coloring, and white stripes on their abdomens.

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• Headache
• Fever
• Chills
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Muscle or joint pain
• Rash spreading from the bite.

If you begin to experience any of the symptoms above after a mosquito bite, you should seek medical attention.

While anyone is at risk for a mosquito-borne illness if they’re bitten, mosquitoes can also be dangerous to anyone who is allergic. A small percentage of the population has Skeeter syndrome, which means they’re allergic to mosquito bites. People with this condition may have full-body reactions to a bug bite or even develop a fever. Why do mosquitoes bite you? Not all mosquitoes bite, but female mosquitoes drink blood because they need it to reproduce and lay new eggs.

Protect your family and pets from the dangers of mosquitoes. Tuxedo Mosquito Control offers comprehensive mosquito control solutions tailored to your Atlanta home. Request your free consultation and learn how we can help keep your yard mosquito-free all season long!