We know that Georgia parents like you work overtime in the summer trying to keep your children safe from pests like mosquitoes and ticks, especially given the sensitive skin and developing immune systems of those under the age of 5. Fortunately, Pest Force can provide you and your family with a powerful solution through our pest control services. Combining our treatments with preventative measures can help you rest assured that your children are taken care of.
Risks of Mosquito Bites for Young Children
Ever heard the phrase “fed is best”? That’s certainly what female mosquitoes seem to believe – in fact, the reason they need our blood is to help their own offspring thrive. Unfortunately, each time they bite, there is a transfer of saliva into our bloodstream. The saliva is what causes the itchy, uncomfortable bumps you may be familiar with, and is also the way that disease may spread from mosquitoes to humans or animals. These diseases can be mild or serious, but either way, they are of particular danger to babies and toddlers.
Mosquito control services through Pest Force can help lower the risk of disease transmission. We are dedicated to providing high-quality mosquito control that can help protect your child from West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue fever, and any of the other mosquito-borne diseases found in the United States.
Risks of Tick Bites for Young Children
Ticks also need blood to survive. In their quest for food, they tend to wait in tall grasses or in other hiding places until a host passes by. When that happens, they’ll crawl onto the host and latch their mouths onto any skin they can find for up to 10 days. During that period, the host is left vulnerable to diseases, including Lyme, anaplasmosis, southern tick-associated rash illness, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more. These diseases can have serious and lifelong or even fatal consequences if left untreated.
What’s worse is that tick bites tend to go unnoticed, as they rarely itch or cause pain. The only way to confirm whether a tick bite has occurred is to thoroughly check your body – as well as your pets’ and children’s bodies – for ticks after extended time outdoors. Pay special attention to hidden areas like behind the ears, the back of the neck, and under the arms.
Pest Force’s tick control services in the Monroe, GA, area focus on reducing tick populations at all life stages. Our trained technicians identify and treat high-risk areas, such as tall grasses and wooded edges. As tick populations are reduced, so too are the chances for exposure to bites in the first place.
Essential Strategies for Reducing Pest Populations
If you’re worried about pests, take the following steps to help mitigate potential issues.
- Get rid of standing water around your yard (and check with your neighbors, too).
- Keep grass short and promptly clear away leaf litter and debris where ticks may hide.
- Use mosquito netting over strollers and cribs, and install screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
- When spending time outdoors, dress yourself and your children in light-colored, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks to minimize exposed skin. Consider treating clothing with permethrin, which is recommended for use on fabrics but not on skin.
- Choose insect repellents that are safe for young children. Products containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus are effective but should be used according to age guidelines and application instructions. Always apply repellent to your hands first, then spread it on your child’s skin to avoid accidental ingestion.
- Call the pros! The best way to avoid bites is to lower the number of pests around your home. Call Pest Force for great mosquito and tick control!
Exceptional Pest Control Services in the Monroe, GA Area
In the market for a pest control company? Pest Force can help! Call or text 678-243-0731 to schedule your treatment today.
