Active West Nile Season Predicted in MN

Our hot, dry weather the last 4-5 weeks could make for a very active West Nile Virus season. There have been 12 cases of the virus in birds and 1 human case reported already this season. Help us to help you keep these numbers low by calling the Mosquito Squad of SE Minnesota at 877-239-2483
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/19160272/warm-weather-ups-west-nile-risks

8 Insects With the Ick Factor

Not surprisingly, both ticks and mosquitoes made this list (although ticks aren't actually insects--they're arachnids). However you classify them, we can help rid your yard of both! Give us a call to find out how at 877-239-2483

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32454406/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/eight-insects-ick-factor/#.UBfdlKPNmDQ

Monday Mosquito Fun Fact

A mosquito's wings beat 300-600 times per second. This explains the irritating buzzing sound you hear just before a mosquito lands on you. Stop them in their tracks by contacting the Mosquito Squad of SE MN-- your mosquito control expert!

Another Step Toward Achieving Malaria No More

Scientists from Johns Hopkins are loading malarial mosquitoes with a modified gene so that their guts produce a substance that will kill the parasite they carry. Though it would be nearly impossible to load wild mosquitoes with this gene, it would be possible to insert this gene straight into their gut rather than into their genetic code. Another step in the right direction of Malaria No More!

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2012/07/16/engineering-mosquito-gut-bacteria-to-fight-malari/

Quote of the Day

"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito" - Dalai Lama

In our mosquito dreams...

...we wish this Super Bowl commercial proved true.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ3MRkdF9Sk

If you've found that Tabasco sauce isn't quite cutting it for you, call the Mosquito Squad of SE Minnesota and arrange for a 21-day barrier spray of your yard. It may not cause your mosquitoes to blow up, but it will certainly keep them off your yard. To learn more about the most trusted source of mosquito control in southeast Minnesota, call us at 877-239-2483 today

What do these things have in common?

Baking soda, lemons, vinegar, aloe, mud, toothpaste, and the letter X? Surprisingly enough, they're all mosquito bite remedies! Check out this link for more information on how to soothe your bites. And remember, if you're interested in getting 85-90% fewer bites, call the Mosquito Squad of SE MN to set up a mosquito control barrier spray for your yard at 877-239-2483! -Dan Buchanan, Owner

http://mosquito-control-blog.com/2012/07/06/the-best-ways-to-soothe-mosquito-bites/

Happy Monday from the Mosquito Squad of SE MN!

Here is your Monday Mosquito Fact: Mosquitoes can fly backwards, sideways and upside down. With this great advantage on you, you'll want to get an advantage on them. We can help! To keep yourself and your family protected with a barrier spray treatment, call Mosquito Squad of Southeast Minnesota at 877-239-2483 or visit our website at southeast-minnesota.mosquitosquad.com/

West Nile Virus Trends in MN

In 2010 there were 8 cases in MN, and in 2011 there were only 2 (one resulting in death). What does that mean for West Nile this year? Unfortunately, the downward trend isn't expected to continue. The last year we had a wet spring and a hot, dry summer like this (2007), 101 cases were reported. Help us help you reduce these numbers by getting you and your yard protected.

 http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/162298746.html

$29 Spray Giveaway to our 100th Like on Facebook!

Dread Skeeter says "It could be you!". We're at 90 Likes and counting on Facebook, and our 100th Like will receive an unheard-of $29 SPRAY! (assuming they're a resident of SE MN...). Trust me, you want this lucky person to be you. Your backyard will be the place to be, and your family and friends will thank you. Even if you're not person #100, you'll receive a special offer just for Liking us! Check it out. http://www.facebook.com/mosquitosquadsemn?sk=app_237202476309340

For all your mosquito control needs in Rochester and the surrounding Southeastern Minnesota area, the Mosquito Squad is the one to call! 877-239-2483

Enjoy Rochester on a budget!

There's a lot to love about the RNeighbors website--it groups Rochester homes by quadrant and neighborhood, so you can learn about upcoming meeting and events in your area. But our favorite page is the Activities page, which lists tons of inexpensive, fun things to do around Rochester, for teens, families, and even grownups!

Minnesota's First Case of West Nile Virus

As reported in today's edition of the Rochester Post-Bulletin.

http://ping.fm/UPu8R

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week 2012

This week is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, as declared by the American Mosquito Control Association. AMCA’s “Mosquito Week” educates the general public about the significance of mosquitoes in their daily lives and about the important service provided by mosquito control workers throughout the United States and worldwide.

Here at Mosquito Squad, we always recommend the "5 T's" of mosquito control to help people keep their mosquitoes at bay:

1. Tip water out of containers such as flower pot basins
2. Toss out water-containing garbage in your yard such as bottles and cans
3. Turn over things like playground toys and dog dishes when not in use
4. Tarps-- eliminate tarps in your yard as water can easily collect in the folds
5. Treat accordingly. The Mosquito Squad offers an effective 3-week barrier spray to eliminate and prevent 85-90% of mosquitoes from entering your property

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for ...allowing us to use our responsible and effective mosquito control efforts to protect their families and friends from the danger and threat of mosquitoes. We take our role very seriously and make every effort to bring our clients the highest level of mosquito control available. Thanks, everyone!  
- Dan Buchanan

Wigging out About Earwigs?

So are we. But the Mosquito Squad of SE Minnesota has a solution!

Facts about earwigs:

• They're not cute.
• They're not fun.
• They destroy plant leaves.
• Once you see one on your property, you know there are many more on the way.
• They like to have all sides of their body touching something at once, which is the reason they like crevices and playgrounds and crawling into your walls/ the cracks in your foundation.
• They also like cold, dark places such as your basement, your garage, and (almost creepiest of all) your mailbox.
• Their name is derived from an old myth about the insect crawling into people's ears and boring into their brain. Fortunately, this is not true and the insect is incapable of harming humans with the exception of the occasional pinch. Despite this, their harm to plants and the sheer number of them taking over homes has made them a top-priority complaint in Minnesota this season.
• Our mosquito barrier spray will eradicate them! 

The time to stop these pests is now. Our mosquito spray is fatal for earwigs, along with a slew of other yard pests. To knock them all out with our simple, effective spray, and for more information on earwig control and mosquito control in the Rochester area, give us a call today at 877-239-2483.