ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With all the rain Georgia has been experiencing over the past weeks, entomologists at the University of Georgia are now predicting a huge boom in the mosquito population in the coming months and Arrow Exterminators, a local pest and termite control company, is reaching out to educate the public about what they can do to control mosquito infestations and protect their families.
“Most people associate mosquito bites with the itchy red bumps they leave behind, but these pests also transmit West Nile Virus,” said Shay Runion, Arrow Pest Expert. “The population is only going to increase over the next few months,” continues Runion, “mosquitoes breed very quickly in stagnant water only taking 10 to 14 days to develop from an egg into an adult.”
To help homeowners protect their families from a mosquito infestation this year, Arrow Exterminators recommends the following simple, proactive measures:
- Eliminate sources of standing water such as children's wading pools, birdbaths and flower pots;
- Keep rain gutters cleaned out and properly draining away from the home;
- Cut back or remove unnecessary vegetation around the home where mosquitoes nest;
- When swimming pools aren’t in use, keep them covered to prevent mosquitoes from laying their eggs;
- Remove water that has collected in tree holes and hollow stumps;
- Screen windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from getting inside homes; and
- Consider using yellow bug light bulbs in outdoor light fixtures – the bulbs reduce the number of flying insects around your home by emitting a soft yellow light that these pests can’t see.
- Contact a local Pest Control Professional to see if they offer Mosquito Control Services in your area.
INTERVIEW/VISUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
- On-camera or phone interview with a local Arrow pest and termite control expert who can offer tips for homeowners to help prevent mosquito infestations.
- Live inspection and mosquito treatment at a home which is experiencing problems with a mosquito infestation.
- Photos/images of mosquitoes.
About Arrow Exterminators
Family owned since 1964, Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators is the seventh largest pest and termite control company in the United States, ranked by revenue. Arrow boasts a modern fleet of more than 1100 vehicles, 76 service centers and revenues exceeding $125 million. With QualityPro Certification by the National Pest Management Association, the company offers innovative and environmentally responsible extermination services, including pest control, snake control, mosquito control, fire ant prevention and termite treatment, to protect homes and businesses of customers in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Visit http://www.arrowexterminators.com for more information.