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Serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky

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Mosquitoes belong to the family of Culicidae and are grouped into the category of true flies. They are flying insects that are characterized by one pair of wings, long legs, and a skin-piercing tube-shaped mouth part that is used to feed. The body of a mosquito is covered with small scales and they grow between 3 to 9mm in length. Interesting to know that only females feed on blood and that their primary targets are not humans, but animals in general. While all mosquitoes feed off fluids from plants, only females require the protein in their blood to nourish their eggs. Females will fly about 14 miles to feed on blood. However, there is a certain species that does not feed off blood at all. To reproduce female mosquitoes are found by their male counterpart using a feathery antenna.

Mosquitoes in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky

The climate in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is favorable to mosquitoes, which seek warmer temperatures and moist environments to breed. Therefore, eradicating standing and stagnant water sources is crucial to mosquito control. This includes bird baths, ponds, buckets, and rain puddles. The diet of larvae varies among species but usually consists of organic material floating around in the water. Some species feed on other mosquitoes.

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About Mosquitoes in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky

Mosquitoes are a growing public concern because they are vectors for serious diseases such as malaria, dengue, and yellow fever. Humans can also contract the Zika and West Nile virus. Bites usually cause skin irritation, swelling, and itching. mosquitoes are most active at night and in an environment with cloudy and shady conditions. They are attracted to people who wear darker colors and perfume. As mentioned earlier, to ensure successful pest management, standing water sources need to be eliminated to reduce possible breeding grounds. mosquitoes remain in water but receive their oxygen from the air to breathe. The life cycle stages include egg, larval, pupal, and adult. The amount of eggs females lay differs among species, some types of mosquitoes lay about 100 eggs in one sitting. The water surface encourages wigglers to hatch and adult mosquitoes leave the pupal case. After hatching, the wormlike larvae must feed to mold into the next stage. mosquitoes in the pupal stage are also called tumblers. Some species of mosquitoes and flies can be mixed up but usually flies with long legs are smaller than mosquitoes and do not bite.

Seasonal Mosquito Treatments Work

Our seasonal mosquito treatments stop the mosquito life cycle before it starts. From April through October, enjoy monthly mosquito control service. Feel free to start service any time between April and October on a pro-rated plan that renews annually. We will find the most effective areas to treat on your property, such as bushes, shrubs, trees, water, and vegetation where mosquitoes like to rest.

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Ace Exterminating encapsulated my crawl space. They did an excellent job, using high quality materials and equipment. They were punctual and kept me posted on the progress. Everyone was very courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. They exceeded my expectations and I greatly appreciate them working with me. The online billing is easy to use and the invoices are itemized so that you tell what part of the project has been completed. I highly recommend Ace Exterminating!

Ace Pest Control has been amazing to work with over the past 3 years. I have used their services at two different properties and the customer service has always surpassed my expectations. They have always treated my team like family and do amazing taking care of my residents. Stevie, Ben, and Michael have been wonderful to work with. Highly recommend Ace!

The reps are always on-time, courteous & respectful, and ready to answer questions/concerns. I do recommend them. We have been using them for more than 5 years. Love my "bug guy"!

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What You Need to Know About Mosquitoes in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky

In general, female and male mosquitoes look very similar. However, a closer look reveals certain differences, such as the proboscis (tubular mouth part), which is smooth in females and bushy in males. The same is true for their antenna that is used for hearing. While the female’s antenna looks smooth, the male’s antenna is longer and feathery. Commonly the females live longer and are bigger than their male counterparts.

Fun facts about Mosquitoes:

Of roughly 2700 species worldwide, 176 are found in the US.
They fly between 1 and 1.5 miles/hr
One study suggests that a full moon boost activity by 500%

Mosquito Control with Lookout Pest Control, formerly Ace Exterminating

To control mosquitoes, we use an integrated process that includes an inspection of water sources that can serve as breeding grounds and a monthly treatment plan for the outside. We will identify the problem, offer consultation, and recommend necessary measures. Rain gutters, tree holes, toys, unsealed crawl spaces, and other items in your yard could contribute to a mosquito infestation. We will point those areas of concern out to you and provide information and assistance to help you reduce mosquitoes. Contrary to popular belief, store-bought repellents are ineffective and do not provide lasting relief. Studies have shown that mosquitoes are largely unaffected by home remedies, such as candles with citronella oil.