Christmas Gift Idea

Need a Christmas gift for the person who has everything? How about a mosquito free summer! Mosquito Squad of Southeastern MN is running their Christmas Barrier Spray special. Call 888-239-BITE for more details!

Mosquito Squad tops Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Companies List

Among Top 15 Fastest Growing Franchise Companies
On Wednesday, Mosquito Squad was announced to be the nation's 13th fastest-growing franchise on Inc. Magazine's coveted annual list of the top 100. With a 3-year sales growth of 496%, Mosquito Squad is now also among the top 13% of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, out of a pool of 5000+. The full announcement can be found at http://www.myfox47.com/story/15324066/mosquito-squad-named-to-inc-5000-list.

Find out for yourself what thousands of satisfied customers have already discovered and schedule a consultation or a spray with us today! For mosquito control in Rochester, MN and the surrounding area, visit our website at www.southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com or give us a call at 877-239-BITE(2483). Not from Southeast Minnesota? Find a location near you at www.mosquitosquad.com.

1871 Mosquito Theory

Check out this interesting Minneapolis Tribune article from 1871:
http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/128209408.html. It's amazing how far science has come in 140 years. Among the few things the writer did get right is that mosquitoes do "cause a good deal of annoyance". Click the article to find out how they compared mosquitoes to elephants, and how they projected how dangerous a kitten-sized mosquito could be!

For a more modern take on the power of mosquitoes and to find out how to bring mosquito control to your yard of them, give the Mosquito Squad a call today at 877-239-BITE(2483) or visit our website at www.southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com

New Video: Mosquito Squad truck in the Kasson Parade!

Check out the footage of our Mosquito Squad truck taking off to wave at the onlookers of the Kasson Festival in the Park parade last Sunday, August 14th! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awzSr0m8dag. We couldn't have asked for better weather or a better crowd.

To see our Mosquito Squad truck at your doorstep, give us a call at 877-239-BITE(2483) or visit our website at southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com. Mosquito Squad: mosquito control like you've never seen it before!

What's the strangest mosquito-repelling household product you've heard of?

The most interesting list we could find was at http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/mosquito-mythbusting-real-repellents-stand/story?id=10543307. Could something as simple as eating a banana or keeping a dryer sheet in your pocket really keep you protected? All we know is that our tried-and-true solution beats out all uncertainty and eliminates 85-90% of your mosquito population, guaranteed. Call us at 877-239-2483, or visit www.southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com to schedule an appointment for quality mosquito control today.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #4: Do you have any discounts?

Yes! In addition to our $49 Summer Hot Deal promotion for initial sprays (details at http://www.southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com), we offer referral discounts and Neighborhood Programs. In our referral program, for every referral who becomes a customer, you and your friend receive $25 off  next year’s service. Our Neighborhood Program offers discounts to groups of neighbors who sign up together for one of our seasonal packages. The more neighbors who sign up, the better the rate and the more thorough the mosquito protection. For more information on the many ways to save on mosquito control in Rochester and the surrounding area, give us a call today at 877-239-2483!

Mosquito Squad Truck in the Kasson Parade!

What are your plans for next Sunday, August 14th? We'll be at the Kasson Festival in the Park Grand Parade, and we'd love to see you there! The parade starts at 1:30. For more details and to attend on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114785618619695&pending

Visit our website and let our proven mosquito control techniques help you to reclaim your backyard today! http://southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com/

Ehrlichiosis- The Latest in Serious Tick-borne Diseases

With 25 cases identified in Minnesota and Wisconsin in the last two years and many more gone undiagnosed, Ehrlichiosis gives us another reason to despise ticks. Worse yet, unlike the distinguishable bullseye rash left by Lyme's Disease, Ehrlichiosis leaves no visible rash. Even more dangerously, symptoms of infection begin ocurring almost immediately after the bite. For more information, check out last night's WCCO story at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/08/03/new-tick-borne-disease-identified-in-minnesota-wisconsin/ and KTTC's story at http://www.kttc.com/story/15204570/mayo-clininc-finds-new-bacteria-causing-tick-borne-illness.

Visit our website at http://southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com/ or call us at 877-239-2483 to take preventative tick control measures today.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #3

Question: What if it rains right after my scheduled treatment?

Answer: As long as the product has had the requisite 30 minutes to dry, rain and water should not wash away the treatment. It is not water soluble and, after dry, should not be affected. If it begins raining before your treatment is dry and you notice a diminished effectiveness, give us a call at 877-239-BITE(2483) and we will retreat at no cost to you.

To learn more about our powerful, weather-proof mosquito control techniques, visit www.southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com

Mosquito Squad Booth at the Olmsted County Fair!

Swing by the Olmsted County Fair the week of the 25th and say hello! We are located in a red brick building called Industrial Building 1, towards the North end of the building near the restrooms. We will also be selling t-shirts, so drop by and support your favorite mosquito exterminator! Fair hours are Monday 6pm-10pm, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-10pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. For more information and to attend on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mosquito-Squad-of-SE-MN/143394262386160#!/event.php?eid=226644394041111

Go to http://www.southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com/ for information on the Mosquito Squad and the mosquito control options we offer to Rochester and the surrounding area.

It's All About the Scents!

Learn about all the scents you carry with you that automatically make you more attractive to female mosquitoes at http://www.abcnews.go.com/Technology/stinky-feet-scented-deodorants-attract-mosquitoes/story?id=14065146. To stop worrying about your mosquito vulnerability and to begin a mosquito control program in your yard, visit http://www.southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com/ today!

New Video: Dread Skeeter at the Rochester Honker Mascot Olympics!

Watch as Dread competes with other mascots and wins over the crowd with a t-shirt toss at a Rochester Honkers baseball game!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQjcIPtAyn4

Lyme Disease on the Rise in WI

There was a 35% increase in reported cases of Lyme Disease across Wisconsin last year. Deer ticks produce an exceptionally high infection rate in Wisconsin and Minnesota due to their large white-tailed deer populations. To ensure the protection of yourself and your family, give us a call today. Lyme Disease report found at: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/07/10/Lyme-disease-on-rise-in-Wisconsin/UPI-39461310354275/

Mascot Olympics - Saturday, July 9th - 6:40pm - Honker Field

Stop by the Rochester Honkers Ball Game tonight to see Dread Skeeter in the Mascot Olympics. Saturday, July 9th at 6:40pm!

Correlation Between Beer Drinking and Mosquito Vulnerability

Are beer drinkers more or less likely to be bitten by a mosquito? Find out at http://www.joe.ie/travel/travel-news/study-mosquitoes-love-beer-drinkers-0013568-1

Announcing our $49 July Hot Deal!

New customers receive an initial spray for just $49! That's over half off the regular price! Spread the word by inviting your friends and family and allowing everyone to try our proven mosquito control solutions at this incredible rate. Hurry... offer only valid through July 21st. For more information or to sign up today, visit our website at southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com or give us a call at 877-239-BITE(2483)

FOX 47 Story on Deer Ticks & Lyme Disease

http://www.fox47.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/vid_1815.shtml
A feature story aired on a Wisconsin news station. 20-40% of ticks in the area are estimated to carry Lyme Disease, a number higher than previous years. Keep them off your family and pets by calling Mosquito Squad today and learning more about our proven tick control program.

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week

This week, June 26 through July 2, has been declared National Mosquito Control Awareness Week by the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA). It aims to educate the general public about the significance and potential harm of mosquitoes in their everyday lives, and it acknowledges the efforts of mosquito control workers throughout the country. Learn more by visiting the AMCA website, or The Mosquito Squad's website at www.mosquitosquad.com

Come see us in the Rochesterfest Parade this Friday!

Dread Skeeter is looking forward to seeing you in downtown Rochester for Friday's parade! Check out the Mosquito Squad truck, say hello to your favorite mascot, and marvel at the hundreds of other floats. For more information and to attend on Facebook, go to: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=138259176251760

Dread Skeeter's Rochester Adventures

Our mascot, Dread Skeeter, just came back from a tour of Rochester. Follow his adventures in our newest (and first!) YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db6Tqra0xY0

Not-So-Fun Fact #1: Mosquito Math

Mosquitoes can breed anywhere there's standing water for a week after a rainfall -- even a hoofprint in the mud can host hundreds of eggs! And, since they hatch in 1-5 days, the eggs that a mosquito lays will all too quickly be laying more of their own! Assuming all potential eggs survive, those eggs will turn exponentially into more than 1.3 billion mosquitoes by the end of the month. Yikes!

Twin Cities Mosquito Squad on FOX

Our friend Russ from the Twin Cities Metro Mosquito Squad franchise on FOX 9 News....
http://ping.fm/Sn60G

Antibiotics recommended after deer tick bite.

http://ping.fm/gH0vD

Tick-borne disease rate rising. WCCO story.

Recent story from WCCO.com.....

http://ping.fm/mbUTT

Wet Spring = Summer mosquitoes?

http://ping.fm/OIXii

May is Lyme disease awareness month.

May is Lyme Disease awareness month.

http://ping.fm/Zc6WS

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #3

Question:    What type of product do you use?

Answer:     Mosquito Squad employs pyrethroids, a synthetic copy of pyrethrin.  Pyrethrins, insecticides derived from an extract of chrysanthemum flowers, typically break down around four to six hours after application.   In contrast, pyrethroids, break down around 21 days after application, offering your family much longer protection.  These are the same products commonly used in pet flea/tick collars and sprays.  Pyrethroids pose little risk to human health and to the environment.  They bind strongly to soil and are not easily absorbed by plant roots.  Because of this, pyrethroids usually do not contaminate groudwater.  Sunlight and other compounds in the atmosphere break pyrethroids down quickly, resulting in little environmental or air contamination. 

Rochester Post Bulletin article

We received a very nice write-up in the Post Bulletin - click on the link below to view it
www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1450383

Press Release

http://ping.fm/6N0fB

Click on the above link to read the press release announcing the opening of our franchise location....

Gorgeous outside today. Maybe Spring has finally arrived.

Question:
What animal kills the most people?

Answer:
Currently the mosquito kills more people every year than any other animal.

Here are some numbers:


•over 5,000,000 people worldwide died every year at the height of the Black Death in 1349 (probably bubonic plague bacterium carried by rat fleas in turn carried by black rats), eventually killing 30% to 60% of all humans in Europe.
•1,200,000 people worldwide died in motor vehicle traffic accidents in 2004, as estimated by the WHO. 41,900 people in the US died in motor vehicle traffic accidents in 2007, according to the CDC.
•781,000 people worldwide die each year from malaria (from single-celled Plasmodium protists carried by mosquitoes) according to the WHO.

•20,000 to 94,000 people worldwide die each year from snakebites, according to Kasturiratne et. al.
•52,495 people in the US die from influenza (a virus) and pneumonia (most often caused by pneumococcus bacteria) in 2007, according to the CDC.

•34,598 people died from suicide in the US, and 18,009 people died from homicide in the US, in 2007 according to the CDC.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #2

FAQ #2:   What areas of the yard do you treat during a normal application?
Answer: Mosquito Squad's trained and licensed technicians treat areas where mosquitoes and ticks breed, feed, or rest. Treated surfaces include shrubbery, gardens, underneath decks, fences, foundations of homes, tall grasses and so forth.

Just got connected to sponsor the Outlaw Mini Mod racing series this summer. I'm very excited...should be a ton of fun!!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) #1

FAQ #1:  How does Mosquito Squad control mosquitoes?
Answer:  During your first treatment, our technicians treat standing water pools and any other potential mosquito breeding sites with larvacide to kill any exsisting larvae and prevent future larvae.  Then our technicians will perform a Barrier Spray to eradicate any adult mosquitoes currently in your yard, and build a barrier against any mosquitoes that enter your yard after treatment.  A technician will then return to your property every 21 days to maintain the barrier against mosquitoes. 

Thanks to everyone who came by the booth at the Home/Vacation/RV show. We look forward to starting spray applications in May.

See you at the Home, vacation & RV show. Booth 93 - Graham arena.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the home show last weekend. Check out our photos on the blog. http://bit.ly/ed4m7t

On the Net!

Gettin' connected via social networks!

Home Show Info

We're gearing up for the Rochester Area Builders Home Show.  February 11th, 12th and 13th at the Mayo Civic Center.  We'll be in booth #9.  Stop by and say hello!

What we do!

                   Mosquito Control with Mosquito Squad, the Mosquito Exterminator

Mosquito control is now a reality thanks to Mosquito Squad, the mosquito exterminator. Our affordable, effective and convenient mosquito control solutions offer something for everyone. For residential customers, Mosquito Squad’s mosquito control 21-day barrier spray is an extremely popular choice. A Mosquito Squad mosquito control professional temporarily fogs the area surrounding your home and backyard. The result is a proven, trusted barrier of mosquito control protection that kills mosquitoes for a period of 21 days. Our EPA-registered mosquito control solution is similar to that used on dairy and horse farms to protect animals from bothersome and dangerous mosquitoes, ticks and other insect intruders. When the mosquito lands on a piece of treated vegetation or landscaping, they ingest our mosquito control solution and die, eliminating the mosquito problem.

Another popular mosquito control solution is our 14-day all-natural spray. Made from all-natural ingredients, our all-natural mosquito control solution kills adult mosquitoes on contact, and repels other mosquitoes for two weeks.

For families and businesses with more severe mosquito control needs, our Mosquito Squad automatic misting system is a great solution. Our mosquito control solution is held in a secure container on the property and is mixed automatically with water to create a fine mosquito extermination mist that is delivered to targeted problem areas. Attached to a timer, our mosquito control misting system delivers protection against mosquitoes and ticks continuously, around the clock, with short bursts of spray protection. Your Mosquito Squad professional will adjust the spray times to ensure peak protection when the problems mosquitoes are at their most bothersome and dangerous times.

And now Mosquito Squad mosquito control is also available for outdoor weddings, picnics, concerts, family reunions and other outdoor special events. Our special event spray is applied prior to the event to ensure optimum protection for the big day. As it’s protection lasts for several days, this larger scale mosquito protection is an excellent choice for outings and gatherings lasting several days.

And the same protective science and customer convenience methodology that is at the foundation of Mosquito Squad now has an intensive tick control solution to help stop the spread of Lyme disease.

Mosquito Squad tick control tubes are placed in areas where field mice build their nests. The tubes are filled with cotton that is treated with our tick control solution. Then nature’s food chain facilities the tick extermination process when the field mice take the cotton from the tubes to build their nests. The ticks that then feed on those field mice are eliminated when they come in contact with the cotton in the mouse nest or the product that has stuck to the mouse fur.

So for the best mosquito control, mosquito extermination solutions and intensive tick control, you’ve come to right place. Please enjoy your Mosquito Squad visit and be sure to reach out to us by phone or web contact form for more information. As the mosquito control expert, your local Mosquito Squad professional is available to speak to homeowner association groups and civic organizations, to help further the cause in protecting our citizens from the dangers of West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, Malaria and other mosquito and tick-spread diseases. Our thought leadership and advocacy on mosquito control and disease prevention issues is unparalleled, as we are proud to be North America’s first, best and most trusted choice to eliminate mosquitoes and ticks and the diseases they can bring. Thank you.

Up and running!

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, and ask for your FREE estimate:

call us:  1-877-239-BITE
email us:  dbuchanan@mosquitosquad.com
check out our website:  southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com
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