Austin Mosquito Control
Protect Your Home and Family from the Austin Area's Most Dangerous Pest
Mosquitoes are not just a nuisance but also a serious threat to public health in Central Texas and the greater Austin area, particularly during mosquito season. These small bugs that bite and suck blood are the cause of spreading illnesses like dengue, yellow fever, and the west nile virus. They are considered the most dangerous creatures on earth. This is why you need mosquito control in Austin.
At BUGCO® Pest Control, we understand the dangers posed by mosquitoes and are committed to providing effective solutions for our customers in Austin and the surrounding Travis County area. Our experienced technicians use modern methods and tools to find and get rid of areas where mosquitoes could breed. BUGCO® will create a customized plan to protect you and your family from mosquitoes.
A Comprehensive Approach to Austin Mosquito Control
BUGCO® Pest Control utilizes a range of extermination methods, including larvicide, to kill mosquito larvae in standing water, minimize mosquito breeding, and keep your home mosquito-free.
Our team can provide insecticides in granular form that become active when wet, mosquito misting systems, and mosquito fogging treatments that give long-lasting control. These systems are ideal for big areas such as yards and work overnight to keep you safe while you sleep. BUGCO also has truck-mounted fogging systems for even larger areas like entire neighborhoods.
Why Mosquitoes are a Cause for Concern
The list of reasons why mosquitoes are bad may be endless. According to the centers for disease control, here’s what’s specifically bad about their bites.
Firstly, mosquitoes spread dengue, a rapidly spreading disease that can be fatal for children. Worldwide, around 50-100 million people suffer from this mosquito-borne illness. Plus, there is no vaccine to prevent dengue.
Secondly, mosquitoes spread yellow fever, a hemorrhagic fever, with no current treatment. Though vaccines are available for protection and increasing immunity, those infected with yellow fever can become severely ill. Patients with severe yellow fever can enter a toxic phase that may even lead to death.
Thirdly, these insects never play fair. Some people complain that they are mosquito magnets. Contrary to popular Austin, Texas beliefs, you can’t rely on garlic and natural repellents; however, mosquitoes do target some people more than others. It may be due to the individual’s natural body odor or ascent emitted by the bacteria living on our skin.
Lastly, mosquitos can be tough to get rid of. They breed easily and can survive in any environment. Additionally, mosquitos travel quickly and wreak havoc in no time. Take, for example, the Asian Tiger Mosquito. This species has been infamous for spreading dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever to 36 states in the USA since 1985.