Mosquitos

Your Chicagoland Guide on Mosquitos

The Breakdown

COLOR

SIZE

LEGS

DANGER RATING

Brown/Black

3-9 mm

Six

HIGH

Mosquitos

Mosquitoes are commonly black with a variation of dark colors. They have long legs and a long nose which the females use to bite. These six legged insects carry many different diseases, passing them between the different people and animals that they bite. Some of these diseases can be fatal, including: West Nile virus, Malaria and Dengue.

Mosquitoes come out most often around dawn or dusk due to the fact that if they are hit with direct sunlight they are likely to die. They lay their eggs in areas where still water has gathered. As such, you want to be sure to clear out any water that could be around your home from puddles to flower vases, as this could be the main cause of a mosquito infestation.

Signs of an Infestation

The most common sign of a mosquito infestation is a persistent buzzing around you and little itchy, red bite marks. Mosquitoes are most often found lingering in hot humid areas. If you see a handful of them hanging around in areas such as these, be cautious going near it, and don’t take the chance of being bit as the diseases they carry can be extremely damaging to your health.

Another sign that is very important to look out for, especially if you live on a farm or with animals, is your animal getting sick from possible diseases that could have been transmitted by mosquitoes. Mosquito bites can vary from giving you mild irritation to severe sicknesses.

Understanding the Seasons

Weather has a profound effect on pest life cycle. Most pests, rodents and insects breed aggressively during spring and go through periods of hibernation during autumn and winter.

When the weather slowly begins to heat up, pests start to get more active after having stayed dormant over the colder winter months.

  • Birds often start to find mates and start building their nests.
  • Moths which consumer leaves usually become active again.
  • Flies often emerge from their winter hibernation places and start to breed and spread out.
  • Squirrels also spend the winter in hibernation. When spring approaches these creatures start looking for a new home. This is usually the time when they make their way into lofts and other spaces.

Summer is arguably the best season for pests. It is the time when they are in full swing and breed as rapidly as they can. Wasps are one of the most common summer pests followed by flies and rodents. Many a summer picnics and BBQs have been ruined by the ‘home invasion’ of these pests.

  • Wasps build their nesting grounds and lay their eggs during this time. Although the creatures are not directly harmful, they can be very aggressive and territorial at this time of the year, because they’re at their strongest.
  • The number of fleas also multiplies. Since pets spend more time outdoors during summer, they are more likely to bring the pests back indoors with them.
  • Bees are also more active during summer as they go out to gather nectar. Many times, homeowners find a new beehive in their garden and require pest control to take care of it. Because of their sting, bees are more dangerous than some of the other pests and you should call our professional service to get rid of them.
  • Moths and flies usually start to multiply significantly during summer.
  • Ants begin to swarm to find new mates and start new colonies during summer.
  • Cockroaches become very noticeable in the summer, especially in the kitchen and toilets. This is due to the hotter temperatures and stronger smells.
  • Bedbugs are also very active in the summer.

Autumn is the month when things start to get cooler. The number of pests starts to dwindle as they begin to slow down their breeding activities.

  • Wasps start becoming dozy and docile. You may find them buzzing around occasionally as if they are drunk. This is usually the end-time for their life.
  • Spiders in particular are more active at this time of the year.
  • Squirrels will gather their food and start to look for shelter.
  • The second breeding phase for flies begins. These pests remain active during the season.
  • Rodents also become more active. Due to the approaching cold, rodents usually find shelter inside homes in the loft or inside walls.

The coldest months are when pests seek out warmth and shelter. You will find a number of insects especially rodents and lizards make their way inside your home.

  • Spiders come into our homes to escape the web-destroying frosts.
  • Rodents move indoors to escape the cold, increasing infestations.
  • In many cases, homeowners find squirrels nesting in lofts when they go to get their Christmas decorations.

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