Information on Mosquitoes and Covid-19

Can Mosquitoes Spread the Novel Coronavirus,

Covid-19?

There is no evidence that the novel coronavirus can be spread by mosquito bites, and as the warmer weather is approaching this is extremely good news. Covid-19 is an upper respiratory infection that is spread by tiny droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. Therefore, it is not possible to contract the virus through a mosquito, easing some of the worry for fellow Americans.

Mosquitoes Can Be Deadly

Mosquitoes can be known as one of the deadliest pests.

Mosquitoes are vector pests that while they do not spread Covid-19, they can spread diseases such as, Malaria, Zika, and West Nile virus, making them one of the deadliest pests despite their tiny size.Even if they are not carriers of these viruses, their bites can be painful and irritating to most.

Mosquito Problem

Now is the time that you will be seeing them more often as the warm weather approaches. No one wants mosquitoes swarming around their home. There are several steps that a homeowner can take to help prevent mosquitoes this season.

Helpful tips on Mosquito Prevention for yourself and home

• Dump out any standing water around the home. This means buckets, kiddy pools, even bird baths can pose cause for active mosquitoes.

• Check all door and window screens to insure that they do not have any tears. Also check to make sure that they are properly installed with no gaps along the frame.

• Avoid being out during dusk or dawn.

• Clean out gutters. Mosquitoes can lay eggs in as little as one inch of water.

• Maintain pools. This goes along with not wanting any standing water around your home. Keep up on the pool maintenance as well as empty out any kiddy pools you may have.

• Replace outdoor lighting with “bug lights.

• Use repellent on yourself.

• Wear light colored clothes.

  Conclusion

  Black Knight Pest Control does not offer a mosquito service, but we feel it is important to prevent any pests especially ones that can potentially cause deadly harm. Most mosquito prevention tips can also be applied to any pest prevention and it is recommended that you follow cleanliness in and around your home to help prevent mosquitoes and any other pest infestation. Eliminate any standing water around your home is probably the biggest mosquito prevention tip this summer. Rest assured that mosquitoes do not spread Covid19, but they can spread other viruses, so be cautious when coming into contact with them.

  Gear up! Summer is almost here and so are the pests.

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