Mosquito Squad Named One of Fastest Growing Companies!

Congratulations to all Mosquito Squad's around the country for being named one of the nation's fastest growing private company for the THIRD year in a row by Inc. Magazine! 

• In 2013, there are 125 Mosquito Squad locations, and in 2014 it's projected to grow to 150 different locations around the country! 
•  Mosquito Squad was ranked #862 of the list of 5000 companies, putting it in the top 20%. 
• This is a big feat to make this list 3 years in a row, and we couldn't do it without the help of all our loyal customers and fans and the hard work we provide to serve you! 

Check out the list from Inc. Magazine here! http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2013

World Mosquito Day

Today is World Mosquito Day, and this came about in 1897 when a British doctor discovered that female mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans. Malaria may not be a problem in the United States anymore, but it is a HUGE problem in other parts of the world, especially Africa. Mosquito Squad and Malaria No More join together to try to help those who suffer from Malaria and one day to hopefully stop the disease from spreading forever. Check out the Malaria No More website for more facts on mosquitoes and malaria around the world: http://malarianomore.org.uk/malaria#quick-facts

Although we do not have to deal with malaria, we have the West Nile Virus to deal with and that can also be potentially dangerous. Call Mosquito Squad today to stop those mosquitoes in your yard, so you can enjoy your time outside without having to worry about mosquitoes and what diseases they may carry. Check out our website and the Malaria No More website above to learn more about mosquitoes and what you can do to help others around the world!

Tick Killing Robot

Technology just continues to amaze us. Professors in Virgina have came up with a tick-killing robot that actually works! Ticks are attracted to carbon dioxide and movement, so they take some tube and lay it on the ground where ticks like to live, leave it there for about 15 minutes and it emits a small amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Then the robot follows the tube, and behind the robot is a piece of cloth with a pesticide that kills ticks on it.

And what did the professors find? On their first trial run with the robot, there were 50 ticks in the specific area, and after they ran the robot, they found they eliminated 45 out of the 50 ticks. What a huge improvement!! To learn more about this impressive robot, check it out here: http://www.tricities.com/news/local/article_81177c3a-f969-11e2-a89c-001a4bcf6878.html

Of course, this is not available to residential areas yet, they still need to do a few test runs. But if you are looking for tick elimination, give Mosquito Squad a call!! We offer barrier sprays which kill the adult ticks, and tick tubes which kill the nymph-stage ticks. The tick season is bad this year, and ticks can carry dangerous diseases that affect you and your pets. If you want to avoid those nasty creatures and enjoy your yard, give us a call today!

10 Interesting Facts About Mosquitoes

Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes do some of the things they do? Here are some facts about mosquitoes that most people don't know about, such as the smell of chocolate confuses them, so it might be a good excuse to eat chocolate while you're sitting outside if you don't want mosquitoes bothering you. Another thing is mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, and since we exhale carbon dioxide from our mouth and nose, this is why mosquitoes are always buzzing in our ears. And the most interesting fact: Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal in the world. They cause more deaths than any other animal in the world due to the diseases like Malaria and yellow fever they spread. Check out the whole list here: http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-mosquitoes

If you want to get rid of these pesky animals from your yard, give us a call today!! We can eliminate up to 85% of those mosquitoes from your yard, leaving you to enjoy your outside time without the buzzing of mosquitoes. If you want to learn more about our services, give us a call or visit our website today!

West Nile Virus Not to Be Taken Lightly

We have reached August and with August comes the higher threat of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus.  This virus has not always been present in Minnesota, the first case was recorded in 2002 and it has been present in almost every county and every year ever since.  But how frequent is the West Nile virus?  About 1 in 150 people bit by the mosquito that carries West Nile will contract more severe symptoms that damage the central nervous system, and about survivors can suffer long-term effects for the rest of their lives.  Although most people don't need to worry, most people when bitten by a West Nile mosquito won't show symptoms or will develop a mild fever and mild aches.  West Nile virus was on a down slide for a few years after it came to Minnesota, but last year was the worst year we have seen, with 70 recorded cases and 1 death.  So far in Minnesota, there has only been one recorded case of West Nile virus this year, but that still means people need to be cautious when they are outside around mosquitoes.  Here is more information on West Nile in Minnesota: http://www.perhamfocus.com/content/editorial-dont-dismiss-west-nile-threat-mosquitoes-0

If you want to avoid West Nile and mosquitoes for the rest of the summer, give Mosquito Squad a call!  We can eliminate mosquitoes from your backyard and keep you safe from the diseases they carry.  Mosquitoes who carry West Nile are going to be more active now that it is later in summer, so give us a call or visit our website for more information on how we can protect you!

Glad I'm Not in Alaska!

We should all just be thankful that we don't live in parts of Alaska right now! A huge mosquito swarm was just hatched and it's bad. Here's an article and video showing just how bad the mosquitoes are in Alaska: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/31/alaskan-mosquito-swarm-video_n_3682619.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

You can see that the mosquitoes are EVERYWHERE! Even though we thought the mosquitoes were bad in Minnesota this season, I'm just glad it wasn't this bad! But if you want to get rid of those mosquitoes in your backyard, give us a call! Especially with the threat of West Nile virus rising, we want to help protect you and your family, and have you be able to enjoy your yard whenever you want. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help and protect you!