Mosquito Control in North Carolina

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Mosquito Control Guide: Keep those bloodsuckers away

How are we so good at Mosquito Control? Studying the habits and understanding the life of a mosquito allows us to know where it lives, who it preys on, how it moves, what it looks like in all stages of life, and most importantly, how to get rid of it effectively.

That is how we provide the best mosquito control services at Clegg’s. In this guide, we will show you some of the ways that you can be on the lookout for what mosquito infestation looks like and how we can help you control it. If you have professionals like Clegg’s on your side, the mosquitoes have no chance of ruining a beautiful summer evening!

Where do mosquitoes live?

When you’re outside on a warm summer evening and the sun is beginning to set, everything seems perfect until…buzzz! You start swatting at mosquitoes that you can see floating around you and continuously brush your arms and legs to make sure that none have landed on you for a snack. Where did all these mosquitoes come from? You were enjoying the day outside and all of a sudden you get jumped when the sun goes down.

Mosquitoes are nocturnal creatures and they look for a host to feed on at night. So where are they during the day, or even the winter months when it is too cold for them?

During the day, most mosquito species find a spot to hide out before they start their hunt in the evening. They will usually look for dense brush and tall grass to hide in. Some will even find a hole in the ground or in a tree to sit inactively during the day.

Mosquitoes have the ability to remain dormant throughout the cold months of the year. They don’t migrate for the winter like birds do and they don’t just die. Mosquitoes can go dormant as adults and as eggs, and they can remain in this state for several months at a time.

Knowing the natural habitat of a mosquito is a vital part in knowing how to effectively exterminate them. Clegg’s professionals know what kinds of places to look for mosquitoes and what signs to look for when finding where a mosquito lives. This is why we’re so good at mosquito control.

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How long do mosquitoes live?

What does a mosquito do in the duration of their time on earth and how long is that exactly? Does a mosquito live for days, months, or even years at a time? These questions are important to know when it comes to mosquito control. The lifespan of mosquitoes depend on several things like its species, its sex, and the time of year.

The lifecycle of a mosquito has 4 different stages that they go through. These stages include:

The Egg stage
The Larvae stage
The Pupa stage
The Adult stage

In each of these four stages, the mosquito takes a different physical form. Each stage can also last different lengths of time. Some mosquito species spend half of their life in the first three stages, then die after reproducing in the adult stage. This can last as little as one month for a mosquito. Other mosquitoes can live six months and more because of their ability to survive through the winter to reproduce the next spring.

Mosquitoes can survive many months as both eggs and adults. If a mosquito is in the egg stage when it begins to get cold, the mosquito will not transition into the next phase of life until the next warm season rolls around.

Mosquitoes can also survive through long winters as adults because they are able to go into a state of hibernation. It is mostly female mosquitoes that do so because they are waiting to lay their eggs in the warm seasons.

Male mosquitoes on the other hand do not live very long at all. The males will feed on the nectar of flowers in the summer and drop dead after only a few weeks in the summer months. He will fertilize a female’s eggs, then die shortly after.

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What attracts mosquitoes?

There are some reasons why mosquitoes would be more likely to pick your yard as a good place to call home. There are also reasons that they decide to choose you for their evening snack. So what is the mission of a tiny mosquito buzzing around your yard? There has to be something that is attracting them to the area.

There are two things that attract mosquitoes to any given area and they are food and a place to breed.

In the life of a mosquito, the only thing that motivates them to live is reproduction. It is in their nature to look for food and shelter in order to reproduce and continue their species.

That being said, there are several senses that mosquitoes have to help them identify food sources and a home.

Food

Mosquitoes are known for their need to feed on blood as they leave behind an itchy whelp on the skin of their host. Female mosquitoes are the ones that feed on blood because the eggs she carries require the nutrients in blood to develop.

So how do mosquitoes know that they are landing on a host to feed on rather than any other object like a tree or rock? They use their incredible sense of smell and eyesight to target a meal.

Breeding Grounds

A mosquito will find a place to lay its eggs after it has nourished them with blood. Since the first several developmental stages of a mosquito’s life require it to be in water, that is where the female adult mosquito will lay her eggs. The mosquito requires a stagnant pool of water to place the next generation of these pests. If you have any water sitting around your yard, you better watch out during the mosquito breeding season.

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How to kill mosquito Larvae?

Mosquito Larvae is the stage in a mosquito’s life in which they are most vulnerable and can be exterminated effectively. It is important to know how to locate mosquitoes when they are in this stage of life in order to get rid of them once and for all.

There are several key things to know about the Larvae stage of a mosquito in order to exterminate them effectively. These things include:

What they look like
Typical locations you can find them
How to kill them effectively
If there is a feasible solution for you to kill them naturally

You could have the best insecticide on the planet that kills only mosquito larvae and nothing else, but it will be worthless if you do not know where to put it. You first need to know what you’re hunting for and how to identify your target before you can exterminate it.

Our experts at Clegg’s are professional bug hunters as they will know exactly what to look for and how to take care of the situation. Our job as pest control specialists is not just spraying bugs. There is a skill that is required to track pests in order to exterminate them. We know how mosquito larvae act in nature and where to find them. Killing these pests before they can even fly gives us a huge advantage over them.

Read the full article here: How to Kill Mosquito Larvae

Why hire a professional like Clegg’s?

Hiring a professional to help with your mosquito management will not only save you time and money in the long run but it is also a much safer solution for you and your family. At Clegg’s, we will get it done right the first time. You won’t have to stress about finding the best solution or products. Our experienced exterminators will quickly identify and treat your problems, saving you time. Store bought chemicals for pest control contain many ingredients that aren’t always safe for you or your family. If they are not applied correctly, you could potentially harm yourself, children, or pets. Professionals are just that, experienced and educated in the process and by hiring one, most risk is removed for you. If you have problems with mosquitoes at your home, contact our Clegg’s pest control heroes and let us get to work returning your peace of mind today!

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CLEGG’S PEST CONTROL CAN SOLVE YOUR ANT PROBLEM

If you have ever seen an ant in your house then you know that there is never just one. Ants live in large groups called colonies. Often times their nests are underground or inside trees, but sometimes ants move in and make their colony in the walls of a house or building. Inside of your home, ants can nest behind baseboards, moldings, countertops, inside walls, or even in your dishwasher. A single ant colony can live and reproduce for years with one queen, making them extremely hard to get rid of if they have set up residence in your home. Depending upon where the colony has made its nest, you may need to contact our team to control the infestation.

Surprisingly, what ants are attracted to actually changes throughout the year depending on where they are in their mating cycle. In the spring for example, when they are just beginning the mating and colonizing phase, they tend to be more attracted to high protein foods such as meat scraps left in the trash, peanut butter, other insects, or fats like grease, oil, and butter. As the summer continues, the new generation of ants requires more quick energy to grow and expand the nest so the ants will seek carbohydrates to eat for energy. This leads ants to be more attracted to sweets like crumbs and leftovers, spilled drinks, and garden produce.
No matter if the ants are entering your home in search of the food source they need, or if they have built up a residence in your walls, most people agree that getting them out is necessary. Contact our team to schedule your FREE initial inspection and get rid of ants in your home today.

TYPES OF ANTS

ODOROUS HOUSE ANTS

These ants have one node that is hidden by their abdomen and are dark brown to black in color. They are most often found in kitchens. When this ant is crushed it emits a coconut odor which signifies its name. Like the Argentine Ants, these ants may be found under mulch, along foundations, or underneath some form of debris. As with many ants, food sources will draw them out. If you have mulch or debris around the foundation of your home then you need to ensure that all cracks and crevices are sealed to prevent an inside invasion. Locating the nest is the surest way to eliminate the infestation but this is very difficult therefore bait is used on the ant trails which will lead the toxin back to the colony.

ACROBAT ANTS

These ants are yellowish brown to dark brown and are a little longer than 1/8 inch. Their abdomen is heart shaped and when disturbed they try to carry their abdomen above the rest of their body. If nesting outdoors they usually nest in decaying or dead wood. When foraging indoors they like wood or a damp wall cavity to nest in. A spray treatment should be performed in all areas these ants are found and drilling may be required to treat any wall voids that have become infested.

FIRE ANTS

Fire ants are red with 2 nodes and a stinger which sets them aside from most other ants. Fire ants are usually found outdoors versus indoors however when they do venture indoors it is usually along the edge of carpet. If you follow the trail back to the entry point then the mound is usually not far. We treat the mound(s) itself as well as the trail of ants.

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CARPENTER ANTS

Carpenter ants have one node (circled) and an evenly rounded thorax. Carpenter vary is color and size but most are large and a blackish color. Parent colony lives in constant moisture. Satellite colonies are usually involved in infestations. Carpenter ants are most active at night, and the sound of a colony resembles that of wrinkling up cellophane. Colonies may exist in several areas including: wood, wall voids, hollow voids, under insulation, etc. Treatment usually involves the use of a dust and/or aerosol to flush out the existing colony.

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FIELD ANTS

Field ants are black, brown, tan, reddish, or red and black in color. Field ants have 3 small eyes in the middle of their head (between their 2 compound eyes). Field ants are not usually found inside but rather around structures or under piles of wood, brick, or rocks. Once the colony is located, the mound itself is treated to eliminate the problem.

LITTLE BLACK ANTS

Black ants are tiny in size and are jet black in color. Little black ants occasionally invade homes but are usually found in the soil or nesting in the masonry or woodwork of a structure. Treating the colony itself is the best way to eliminate this ant. Indoor treatments may include the use of dust to treat wall voids.

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PAVEMENT ANTS

Pavement ants also have 2 nodes and are usually found in one of 3 places: 1) Outside along the foundation 2) Beneath slab foundation 3) Inside hollow foundation walls. Pavement ants may also be found trailing along the edge of carpets. Displaced soil indicates colony locations. They are a small brown to black ant with pale legs; their abdomen is black. Treatment is most successful when the colony itself is located and then treated. Depending on colony site, drilling may be required in order to apply the appropriate chemical.

PHARAOH ANTS

Pharaoh ants have 2 nodes (circled left) and are usually found traveling wires, the plumbing in walls, or inside wall outlet boxes. Baiting is the only effective treatment method for pharaoh ants. Pharaoh ants are known to have many colonies therefore all ant trails need to be baited. They are very small ants, usually light yellow to red in color with black markings on their abdomen.

CITRONELLA ANTS

Citronella Antsare usually light yellow to light reddish brown with small eyes and they have a citronella odor when crushed. Nest sites usually include open pastures, gardens, lawns, or around a home’s foundation. They may also be found underneath a concrete slab or inside of or underneath a timber that has become rotten. There are 2 species: the worker and the swarmer. The swarmers are almost twice the size of the workers and have smoke colored wings. Once colony is located the mound itself is treated to eliminate the problem.

ARGENTINE ANTS

Argentine Ants are a one node ant and that one node is sharply peaked. They are usually dull brown in color and when they are crushed a musty odor usually follows. Argentine ants are usually found outside under mulch, foundation slabs, or inside of a tree or shrub. We check all items that come in contact with the soil and treat all mounds that are located. On some occasions drilling may be required in order to treat a void that a colony may be inhabiting.

GHOST ANTS

Ghost Ants are a one node ant, very small in size, and pale in color. A rotten odor is emitted when ghost ants are crushed. Eliminating harborage sites around the foundation of a structure will help reduce the chance for an infestation of ghost ants. Ghost ants also travel inside along carpet edges, moldings, windowsills, electrical outlets, and any area near a water source. Finding the nest site by following the trail is the key to eliminating the infestation.

CRAZY ANTS

Crazy Ants are a one node ant, relatively small in size. They have extraordinarily long legs and are dark brown to blackish in color. Crazy ants are most easily identified by their zig-zag like movement. The crazy ant adapts very well to its environment whether it is a dry or wet habitat. We check all items that come in contact with the soil and treat all mounds that are located. On some occasions drilling may be required in order to treat a void that a colony may be inhabiting.

WHITE FOOTED ANTS

White Footed Ants have a hidden node. Its body color is darker than that of the odorous house ant and the end of their legs are a yellowish white color. These ants like to nest in soil, in old trees, and various other damp locations that have may provided a good nesting site. Their 2 preferred sources of food are dead insects and food with lots of sugar. Once the colony has been located the mound needs to be treated in addition to a perimeter spray performed around the infested site.

BIG HEADED ANTS

Big Headed Ants are a dimorphic species which means the worker ants vary in size. These ants are small in size and are yellowish or light to dark brown in color. The major worker has a large head for its body size whereas the minor worker’s head is more proportionate to its body size. These ants will nest in open areas but are usually found in the soil beneath a protective covering such as firewood or landscape timbers. Individual mounds should be drenched to eliminate the colony. Bait is effective for indoor treatments.

THIEF ANTS

Thief ants have 2 nodes, very small eyes, and is yellow to light brown in color. These ants normally nest outside in the soil underneath rocks. If these ants move inside they usually nest in wall voids or behind baseboards. Nests are hard to locate because they will travel long distances for food. These ants eat almost anything but prefer meats, fats, and grease. Ant bait is the most effective control method to use for thief ants.

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Mosquito Control in North Carolina

Mosquito Control Guide: Keep those bloodsuckers away

Where do mosquitoes live?

How long do mosquitoes live?

What attracts mosquitoes?

How to kill mosquito Larvae?

Why hire a professional like Clegg’s?

Mosquito Control Service Areas

CLEGG’S PEST CONTROL CAN SOLVE YOUR ANT PROBLEM

TYPES OF ANTS

ODOROUS HOUSE ANTS

ACROBAT ANTS

FIRE ANTS

CARPENTER ANTS

FIELD ANTS

LITTLE BLACK ANTS

PAVEMENT ANTS

PHARAOH ANTS

CITRONELLA ANTS

ARGENTINE ANTS

GHOST ANTS

CRAZY ANTS

WHITE FOOTED ANTS

BIG HEADED ANTS

THIEF ANTS

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