Mosquitoes

What are mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are a thin, brown, long-legged, winged insect, which as adults are 1/4th to ½ inch long. They have 3 pairs of slender legs and an elongated proboscis for piercing the skin of their victims. A common misconception is that mosquitoes require blood to live. Mosquitoes actually feed on nectar. Male mosquitoes are not blood drinkers at all; however the female does require a blood-meal in order to lay her eggs. Once she has laid her eggs, the female will seek out more blood in order to produce more young. She continues this cycle during her entire lifespan, which is only about two weeks.

Why do I have them?

Female mosquitoes need only a thin layer of water in order to lay her eggs, so if you have any areas of standing water on or near your property, you are very likely to have mosquitoes. Bird baths, wading pools, tin cans, buckets, old tires or wheelbarrows not in use are all perfect areas for mosquitoes to lay eggs. Unfortunately, even if you don’t have any areas of stagnant water, mosquitoes have been known to travel up to 20 miles in search of a blood-meal.

Are they dangerous?

Yes, mosquitoes can be dangerous. When bitten, mosquito bites leave an itchy, red welt on your skin. Mosquitoes feed on both human and animal blood, thereby infecting host upon host. They are capable of transmitting numerous, sometimes fatal diseases such as West Nile Virus, malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and canine heart worm.

How do I get rid of mosquitoes?

Millions of mosquitoes are born every day, making it nearly impossible to completely get rid of mosquitoes. You can help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your property by eliminating any areas of stale, stagnant, standing water and by contacting ChemTec Pest Control. A ChemTec pest professional will design a customized mosquito control program that fits the specific needs of your property, with the goal of reducing the number of mosquitoes invading your property.

Can I do it myself?

With numbers in the millions and their ability to breed in the smallest amount of water imaginable, mosquitoes are not a pest many property owners have much success eliminating on their own. Many do-it-yourself remedies to rid your property of mosquitoes simply do not work as the materials they use are not effective. Remember – if misused or mixed improperly, do-it-yourself pesticides can be very dangerous to people, pets or plants.

Is the treatment safe?

The pest professionals at ChemTec Pest Control will first confirm the presence of mosquitoes at your home or business, and then create a treatment plan that will eliminate your pest problem quickly and in an environmentally responsible manner. Before any treatments begin, our inspectors will consult with you regarding your children, pets, and gardens and then based on your current situation; they will then customize a treatment plan specifically for you.

How soon can you get here?

ChemTec Pest Control is committed to helping you as soon as possible. In most cases, we can respond the same or very next day.

What is the guarantee?

Our guarantee is simple: if you are not completely satisfied, we will give you your money back. If you have a problem with the pest after our services, just call us and we will come back to retreat for the pest at no additional charge within the warrantee period. We want all of our customers to be completely satisfied with our services and we will always work towards that goal. Please visit Our Guarantee page for more information.

How can I prevent this in the future?

Many pest problems can be difficult to prevent so many of our customers chose a continuous Protection Program to help guard against future mosquito problems.

Where does ChemTec Pest Control service?

ChemTec provides service throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Union Counties in New Jersey. We also provide service to Rockland and Orange Counties in New York.